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Unique art project springs up

UWRF students in the Studio Glass class were recently assigned to create an artwork using glass multiples. The 23 students had to make or find glass parts that individually were rather insignificant but when used as building blocks the students able to transform them into a unified, single work of art. Some worked in stained glass, some with fused or flame worked glass and others blew glass. Above, student Nicholle Bethel designed and put up this wine bottle fountain near KFA earlier this week as her response to the assignment. Earlier in the semester, students completed a piece based on body art and they will be completing two more works yet this semester. One based on another artist and their final will relate in some way to a movie. The class is taught by art Lecturer Charlotte Roth. Photo by Jens Gunelson.

Announcements

Veterans' Services office Open House
The Veterans' Services office will hold an Open House on Monday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in 220 South Hall. Stop by for coffee and cookies and meet the staff. Contact nicole.lillis@uwrf.edu or call 3529.

Relay For Life teams forming
Interested in forming a team for Relay For Life? If so, plan to attend the Team Captain Kick-off Meeting on Monday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the River Falls High School Media Center. Contact amy.lloyd@uwrf.edu.

One-day grant writing workshop offered
The WiSys Technology Foundation and UW-Superior are offering our faculty and staff a one-day grant writing workshop at UW-Superior in January 2011 at no cost. This is ideal for individuals who have a draft of a grant application in progress or a prior submitted grant that can be sent to the workshop leader in advance so they can provide constructive feedback in a one-on-one review. WiSys seeks to support faculty who are developing research programs with potential for patent development in the technology and science fields. Contact molly.van-wagner@uwrf.edu or call the Grants Office at 3195 by Nov. 12.

Classified employment opportunity
There is a vacancy for a permanent Inventory Control Supervisor in Facilities Management. View details about the position and the application process at http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Inventory-Control-Supv.cfm. Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 19. Direct questions to Deb Schwab at 3221.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, Veterans' Benefits Fair. An opportunity for veterans, students and community members to learn about the options and benefits available to them. Representatives from many areas of the community and campus will be on hand. Contact nicole.lillis@uwrf.edu.

Don't Forget

Friday, Nov. 5

* 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., Retirement Webinar: “Retirement Investing from Beginning to End.” The 40-minute program is a comprehensive presentation followed by a Q & A session. To participate in the webinar from your computer, register at http://inter.viewcentral.com/reg/troweprice/uw. Contact debra.koehler@uwrf.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m., Knowles Center, 12th Annual Turkey Trot. Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HHP/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=88977 for more information and registration forms. Contact jamie.briski@uwrf.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 6- Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., behind Ag Engineering Annex, Annual Snow Blower Tune-Up and Lawn Mower Winterization sponsored by the Ag Mechanization Club. Drop off your lawn mower or snow blower Nov. 6 or 7 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. A fee of $10 will be charged for pickup and drop-off within the city limits if you cannot bring it in yourself. For more information or to arrange pickup, call Cody at 507-696-4765 or e-mail cody.hager@uwrf.edu.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m., Mann Valley Farm, 50th Annual Block and Bridle Royal. The Royal, a showmanship contest, is open to all UWRF students who have an interest in fitting and showing livestock. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 3704.

Saturday, Nov. 6, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Davis Theatre, KFA, APO Presents: "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Come to Alpha Psi Omega's screening of the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Pre-show begins at 11 pm, with fun events like Save It or Shave It, and competitions with prizes. The show begins at midnight. Admission is free. Prop bags will be sold at the door for $5. Contact karen.biedermann@uwrf.edu.