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Friday, March 9, 2012
"We lose ourselves in the things
we love. We find ourselves there, too." --Unknown
UWRF band concert has global perspective
Alan Baer, principal tuba for the New York Philharmonic, rehearses with the UWRF Symphony Band and University Band on Thursday before their evening concert. Baer
was formerly principal tuba with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, London Beach Symphony Orchestra, and Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Photo
by Kathy M. Helgeson.
Final day for CRSCA materials; check entries for accuracy
Today is the last day to get materials (books, articles, posters, artwork, etc.) to the library for the Celebrating Research, Scholarship and Creative
Achievement (CRSCA) reception which is being held Tuesday, March 27th. This year marks the 10th anniversary of CRSCA, an annual event honoring the academic and creative output of UWRF faculty and staff. Clarke Garry, Biology Department emeritus, and artist
Gaylord Schanilec will be guest speakers. Garry and Schanilec authored and illustrated “Mayflies of the Driftless Region.” A draft of the CRSCA booklet is
posted at http://www.uwrf.edu/CRSCA/upload/submission-booklet-for-FD-proof.pdf Please
check your entries for accuracy. Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/CRSCA/Index.cfm or
contact cate.dodson@uwrf.edu for additional information.
2012 Pilot Summer Scholars Program
The 2012 Summer Scholars have been selected. The field was very competitive as many excellent proposals were submitted by UWRF students. The purpose of this program
is to foster collaborative faculty-student projects, to enhance student learning and promote the culture of research, scholarly, and creative activities at UWRF.
Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/GrantsAndResearch/SummerScholarsProgram.cfm to
view the list of scholars.
Surplus property sale Wednesday
The UWRF surplus property sale is 8-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, at Rodli Hall. Please enter
the building through the west loading dock door. Contact
Facilities at 3827.
Important travel reimbursement notice
To all UWRF employees who receive payroll via ACH (Automated Clearing House) deposit: Beginning Monday, April 2, Accounts Payable will process all employee reimbursements
(e.g. Travel Expense Reports, reimbursement claims, etc.) as an ACH payment…provided you are currently receiving your paycheck via ACH. Find details at http://www.uwrf.edu/AccountingServices/upload/ACHNoticeApril2012.doc.
A free spectator bus is going to the NCAA quarterfinals women’s hockey game at Gustavus tomorrow, March 10. The bus will leave Karges Center at 10:30 a.m., travel to Preserve
Village Mall to pick up additional riders (arrive there at approximately 11:30 a.m.) and proceed to Patrick’s in St. Peter, Minn., for lunch and social time, and then go on to the 2 p.m. game. Sign-up sheets are available in the Athletics Complex (123 Hagestad
Hall) and at the Information Desk, UC. Come out and cheer on the Falcon women’s hockey team!
Spring Break is March 12-16. Falcon Daily takes a break, too. Next edition is Monday, March 19.
Reminder: If you use or approve online timesheets and are leaving for Spring Break, please be sure to enter and approve time for the March A pay period (hours worked Feb.
26-March 10) before you leave today.
Daylight-savings time begins Sunday, March 10. Remember to turn clocks forward one hour
prior to 2 a.m. Sunday.
Feedback needed. The
Division of Technology Services is starting the replacement process for the campus network file storage system. Please take this very short survey to
provide us with your input. The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete. Your responses will be used to assist Technology Services in the initial stages of selecting a new network file storage system that will replace FalconFile. The survey
will be available today through Monday, March 12.
Classified employment opportunity: permanent police officer position vacancy in the Police/Parking Department. If interested,
visit http://uwrf.edu/HumanResources/ClassifiedEmployment.cfm to
view details about the position and the application process. Application deadline is Thursday, March 15. Direct questions to Deb Schwab at 3221.
Permanent advancement officer position open
in the Office of University Advancement and UWRF Foundation. Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Employment-Opportunities.cfm to
view details and the application process. Application deadline is Friday, March 30. Questions can be directed to Kimberly Gould Speckman at 3505.
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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