Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011
"The world we
have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking." --Albert Einstein
BFA show begins today in Gallery 101
A BFA degree show featuring the works of Allison Grahek (relief prints), Katie Habeck (pottery artwork shown above), Bryan Hitchcock (3-D paintings), and
Jordan Landauer (ceramic sculptures) opens today in Gallery 101, KFA. A reception is set for 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Sunday from 2-4 p.m. Submitted photo.
Welcome to UWRF
Please welcome to campus two new hires in the Division of Administrative Services: Joel
Heuschele, controller, and Elizabeth Frueh, budget director. Joel was previously the interim controller at UW-Stout and Elizabeth was the city administrator for the City of Prescott. Please stop by and introduce yourself when you get a chance. Joel's office
is located in 220 North Hall and Elizabeth can be found in 111 North Hall. Both began their new positions Nov. 1.
Central Stores is liquidating
Office supplies, excluding paper, are being liquidated from Central Stores. Various items are in stock, such as scotch tape, notepads, and envelopes, etc. A complete list can be
found on the Central Stores website.
Social Work open classroom event
The Social Work Department will present an “Open Classroom: Stress, Vets and Military Social Work” on Thursday,
Nov. 3, from 12: 30-3 p.m. in 114 WEB. Colonel Neil O’Connor, US Army Reserve Medical Corps, and Veterans Administration Clinical Social Worker, will present. Col. O’Connor is an Operation Iraqi Freedom Combat Stress Company veteran who now works with returning
warriors. The presentation is open to the campus community on a space available basis. Contact
ogden.w.rogers@uwrf.edu.
Thursday, Nov. 3, noon-1 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC,
Chancellor's open session on budget lapse. The most recent information on the budget lapse proposed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration will be provided and there will be an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas and concerns at this
Town Hall style gathering . All members of the campus community are welcome. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
Thursday, Nov. 3,
12:30-2 pm., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Association for International Development Film Series: "Endless
Revolution." The film examines American intervention in Haiti by focusing on the removal of Jean Bertrand Aristide from power in 1991 and 2004. A discussion will follow the viewing of the film. Free and open to
the public. For more information, contact paige.miller@uwrf.edu or call 3260.
Thursday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA,
University Theatre presents "All Shook Up." A lively musical production featuring the songs of Elvis. Admission is $15/adults, $10/age 60+; $5/UWRF students with id.
Friday, Nov. 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pete's Creek,
Brown Bag Lunch with Faculty Senators. All interested faculty are invited to join available members of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee as well as Wes Chapin, Faculty Senate chair; Michelle Parkinson, faculty member; and Marshall Toman, faculty
senator, for a casual brown bag lunch. Our purpose is to provide newer faculty or faculty unfamiliar with the Senate with answers to any questions they may have about this governing body. Contact
michelle.parkinson@uwrf.edu.
Saturday, Nov. 5-Sunday, Nov. 13, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Ag Engineering Annex,
Annual Snowblower Tune-up/Lawnmower Winterization sponsored by the Ag Industries Club. Contact
daniel.alexander@my.uwrf.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m., North Hall auditorium,
Culture Fest sponsored by the Asian American Student Association. The event celebrates and brings awareness of different cultures in our community with cultural acts and performances. Free admission, free food and door prizes. Contact
zee.xiong@my.uwrf.edu.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
* 2 p.m.
and 3 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC, River Falls Public School Referendum Forums. Superintendent
Tom Westerhaus will be presenting two open forums provide the facts about the referendum and provide an opportunity for questions. The 3 p.m. forum will be done in time for anyone to also attend the UWRF Strategic Plan Town Hall meeting at 3:30 p.m. In the
Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. The referendum forums are sponsored by the College Democrats.
* 3:30 p.m., Willow River Room, UC,
Faculty Senate meeting. For an agenda, visit
http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Agendas.cfm. Contact
wes.chapin@uwrf.edu or call 3318.
* 3:30-4:30 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC.
Town Hall meeting. Join us to hear a summary of emerging strategic themes, challenges and opportunities identified in the August unit and Town Hall meetings, online feedback, and Chancellor’s community luncheons; and a draft Mission, Vision, and Core
Values for UWRF. All items will form the foundation of our 2012-17 Strategic Plan. For more information regarding the strategic planning process and documents, or for providing feedback to the Strategic Planning
Coordinating Group, visit the Strategic Plan website at http://www.uwrf.edu/StrategicPlan/StrategicPlan.cfm. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Classified staff position openings/exams on campus
The Office of Human Resources has a vacancy for a permanent classified human resources assistant. Those who are interested
in this position should take the upcoming Human Resources Assistant exam offered on campus Monday, Nov. 14. It will also be held in other locations throughout the state on Saturday, Nov. 12. Information regarding the exam and other testing locations can be
found athttp://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55430&jobid=54945&index=true. The
Office Support exam will also be offered on campus on Nov. 14. View the announcement at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=55437&jobid=54952&index=true. Preregistration
for these exams are required by Nov. 2. Please see each announcement for information regarding how to register. Per Wisconsin Administrative Code, classified permanent employees are
eligible for and may request up to 16 hours paid leave time each calendar year for participating in promotional examinations. If taking an exam during your scheduled work time, please discuss this with your supervisor prior to testing. Questions
can be directed to Deb Schwab at 3221 or e-mail debra.schwab@uwrf.edu.
• Permanent Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Confidential position open in the Office of Human Resources. Application deadline is Tues., Nov. 15.
•
Permanent IS Supervisor 2 position open in the Division of Technology Services. Application deadline is Tues., Nov. 22.
• Permanent IS Network Services Specialist position open in the Division of Technology
Services. Application deadline is Tues., Nov. 22.
If interested in these positions, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Employment-Opportunities.cfm to
view details about the positions and the application process. Questions can be directed to Deb Schwab at 3221.
To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit System’s
clip sheet site to read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing.
Falcon
Daily is an e-newsletter sent to all UW-River Falls faculty, academic and classified staff and off-campus subscribers weekday mornings during the academic year and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during
the summer. Submit items for possible inclusion to
falcondaily-submit@uwrf.edu or directly to editor deb.toftness@uwrf.edu.
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