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Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny disposition." --William Arthur Ward

Yoga class is part of Weekly Wellness offerings


UWRF Counselor Jennifer Elsesser leads a mixed level yoga class in the Riverview Ballroom, UC, earlier this week. The class, offered Mondays from 3:30-4:15 p.m. by Student Health and Couseling Services, is part of the Weekly Wellness event and is open to all students, faculty and staff. It runs through April 30. No previous yoga experience is necesssary, but participants are asked to bring a mat or towel and a water bottle. Photo by Kathy M. Helgeson.

Announcements


Annual boiler maintenance shutdown
For your long range planning, please note the boilers are down every spring for two weeks following the closing of the residence halls. Steam that provides hot water, cooking, distilling, pasteurization, drying and sterilization will not be available during that time. The 2012 spring shutdown will begin Saturday, May 12, at 5 p.m. and will be back on Tuesday, May 29, in the afternoon. Contact Bill Girnau at 3955 with questions.


Faculty applications accepted for the Wisconsin in Scotland program

Faculty applications for the Wisconsin in Scotland - Fall 2013, Spring 2014 and Summer 2014 programs are now being accepted. The application is online and can be accessed at http://uwrf.studioabroad.com/?go=WISfacultyapp  In addition to the application, interested faculty can learn more about the faculty application process at http://www.uwrf.edu/WisconsinInScotland/FacultyApplicationProcess.cfm The Wisconsin in Scotland (WIS) program is now in its 25th year. The program is a supportive, intense, powerful and life-altering study abroad experience. Students return with a richer view of their own culture, greater self-awareness and confidence, and a deeper appreciation of other cultures. Questions or requests for additional information can be directed to the Wisconsin in Scotland Administrative office at 3238 or email kelsey.mclean@uwrf.edu, or sonja.johnson@uwrf.edu. The faculty application deadline is April 1. All interested faculty are encouraged to apply.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Fair for On-Campus Jobs. An opportunity to learn about and apply to campus leadership and employment opportunities within a variety of departments on campus.

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Karges, men's basketball vs. UW-Superior.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, Feb. 7


*  2:30  p.m., Retirement investing webinar. Sign up and watch the presentations on your own computer. Listen to the audio portion on the telephone. Find the registration link and more information at http://rpstrowepricereg32.fugent.com. Webinars also offered other times this week and next week. Visit https://lists.uwrf.edu/mhonarc/falcondaily/msg01389.html for a listing of dates and times.

Classified employment opportunity:  Purchasing Agent project position available in Purchasing Services. The duration of this project position is expected to be 18 months. To apply, visit http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=57373&jobid=56888&index=true. Applications deadline is Friday, Feb. 10. Direct questions to Deb Schwab at 3221. 

UWS in the News

"UW-River Falls Secures Share of Men's Ice Hockey Crown," WIACsports.com, Feb. 4.

"Proposal offers new options for retiring UW system employees," Fond du Lac Reporter, Feb. 5.

"Amid surge in demand, UW students combat mental health stigmas," Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 5.

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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