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Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2011
 
"Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving." --W.T. Purkiser
Traditional dinner gives international students taste of U.S. Thanksgiving


More than 60 UWRF international students, including (left to right) Bars Bayer of Turkey, Joyce Huang of Taiwan, Gustavo Cavalheiro of Brazil and JP Frederick of Trinidad, enjoyed a traditional Thanksgiving dinner Sunday, hosted in the home of Chancellor Dean and Mary Van Galen. The evening began with the Chancellor providing a brief history of the Thanksgiving tradition in the United States. Several UWRF staff, including Marshall Toman, chair of the Faculty Senate International Programs Committee and his wife, Gretchen, joined the dinner. Submitted photo.

Announcements


Political campaign activities

The University of Wisconsin System has released updated guidance on political campaign activities at University of Wisconsin System institutions. The document that adapts this guidance to UW-River Falls (including all relevant campus policies) has been updated as well and is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/administration. Contact blake.fry@uwrf.edu.


Retirement seminar offered

Ameriprise Financial is hosting a "Planning for a Confident Retirement" seminar on Wednesday, Nov. 30, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. In the Apple River room, UC. No cost and lunch will be provided. Make a reservation by Monday, Nov. 28, to Steve Kinney at 715-386-4100.


Upcoming Events

Sunday, Nov. 27, 3:00 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Student Senior Recital:  Kate Mendenhall (soprano). Free and open to the public. Contact the Music Department at 3183.

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, New Music Ensemble. Contact patti.cudd@uwrf.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 5-6 p.m., 114 Ag Science, Presentation "Emerald Ash Borer: Management and Advancements in Control Strategies" with Shawn Bernick, UWRF horticulture alum. Contact terry.l.ferriss@uwrf.edu.

Nov. 30-Dec. 14, Gallery 101, KFA, Scholarship Art Sale. Quality handmade artwork available for purchase with 35 percent of the purchase providing financial support for UWRF art scholarships, the student run organization Art Society and the visiting artists fund. The remaining 65 percent goes directly to the selling student artists, alumni and supporters of Gallery 101. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; Sunday 2-4 p.m. Contact the Art Department at 3266.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, Nov. 22

*  3:30 p.m., 120 South Hall, Town Hall meeting. Join us to review the draft goals for the 2012-17 Strategic Plan, recently written by the Goals Task Force. For more information regarding the strategic planning process and documents, or for providing feedback regarding the strategic planning process, including input regarding the draft goals that will be shared with the Goals Task Force, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/StrategicPlan/StrategicPlan.cfm. The draft goals will be available on the Strategic Plan website following this Town Hall meeting. Please submit any input on the draft goals by noon on Monday, Nov. 28.

*  7 p.m., Karges Center, men's basketball vs. University of St. Thomas.

*  7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena, women's hockey vs. St. Olaf College.

Falcon Daily will not publish over break
Falcon Daily will not publish during Thanksgiving break, Nov. 23-25. It will resume daily publication on Monday, Nov. 28.

Classified staff position openings
• Permanent IS Supervisor 2 position open in the Division of Technology Services. Application deadline is today, Nov. 22. 
• Permanent IS Network Services Specialist position open in the Division of Technology Services. Application deadline is today, Nov. 22.
If interested in a position, 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.

Foundation Office position openings

 • Permanent Campaign Manager & Special Events Planner position open in the Office of University Advancement and UWRF Foundation. Application deadline is Monday, Nov. 28.

 • Permanent Advancement Officer position open in the Office of University Advancement and UWRF Foundation. Application deadline is Monday, Nov. 28.

If interested, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Employment-Opportunities.cfm to view details about the positions and the application process. Questions can be directed to Kimberly Gould Speckman, Search Committee chair, at 3505.



UWS in the News

"Six UW campuses to issue separate voter IDs to students," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 21.

"What now?," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 22.

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.
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