Wednesday, March 28, 2012
"The beautiful thing about learning
is that no one can take it away from you." --B.B. King
Research, scholarship and creative activity showcased
Biology Professor emeritus Clarke Garry returned to campus Tuesday to take part in the 10th anniversary of Celebrating Research, Scholarship and Creative Achievement (CRSCA) in the Davee Library.
Garry and Artist Gaylord Schanilec were guest speakers at the event. The pair authored and illustrated "Mayflies of the Driftless Region." Articles, books, academic posters, fine and performance art, playbills and other items created by faculty and staff during
the previous year are on display throughout the library through mid-April. Photo by Kathy M. Helgeson.
Strategic Plan listening session set for April 3
Chancellor Van Galen, in conjunction with the Strategic Planning Coordinating Group, will host a listening session on Tuesday, April 3, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
in the Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, to solicit campus feedback on the strategic plan. To date, the components of the strategic plan—including mission, vision, values, goal, initiatives, and metrics—have been approved in draft form by the UWRF Faculty Senate and
the Chancellor. Campus community members may provide feedback on the components of the plan through the strategic planning website at http://www.uwrf.edu/strategicPlan/PathwaytoDistinction.cfm or
by attending the listening session. The UWRF Faculty Senate will be voting on the plan April 18.
Welcome for new staff in Technology Services
The Division of Technology Services is hosting a “Welcome Gathering” today, March 28, from 2:30-3 p.m. in 163 Davee Library for two new employees of the division. Ben Deneen is
the new manager over the Information Systems and Services team. Todd Schaefer is the new Server & Services Architect within the Infrastructure and Securities Technologies team. Please join us in welcoming them to campus. Contact
mary-alice.muraski@uwrf.edu.
Important fiscal year end cut-off dates
A listing of cut-off dates for various campus business processes as we approach the end of fiscal year 2012 is available at
http://www.uwrf.edu/AccountingServices/upload/Fiscal-2012-Year-End-Cut-Off-Letter-1.pdf. Several of the cut-off dates are in April and May, so please review this document carefully to plan appropriately to meet these fiscal deadlines.
UWRF Falcon Film Festival is March 30
Voting for the "People's Choice" category for the UWRF 48 Hour Film Competition runs today,
March 28, and tomorrow, March 29, in the Falcon's Nest, UC, or on the UWRF 48 Hour Film Competition YouTube Channel. Ballots
are available at the Information Desk in the UC. Winning films will be announced at the Fourth Annual UWRF Falcon Film Festival on Friday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Falcon's Nest and will also include a UWRF
student film work exhibition in the documentary, music video or narrative (fictional genre) categories. The festival is free and open to all. Free popcorn. Contact
erik.johnson@uwrf.edu.
Women's Leadership Conference set for April 21
A Women’s Leadership Conference, "Women Who Step Forward: Breaking
Through Barriers to Women's Leadership" is being hosted by St. Mary’s University of Minnesota on April 21. Because
of our nonprofit status, faculty and staff may register at the student rate of $45 for the full day conference with all sessions, breakfast, lunch and dessert. Keynote speakers include Marilyn Tam, former CEO of Aveda, Reebok, and vice president of Nike as
well as Julie Gilbert Newrai, former senior vice president of Best Buy. Both will share stories from their personal journeys and will discuss the importance of supporting women in business, and making the best of who you are to achieve personal and professional
success. Breakout sessions include networking, career search strategies, women in entrepreneurship, the self esteem & confidence of a leader, stress management through
meditation & yoga, personal branding, prerson & professional finance, and self management. Find out more information and register at www.smumn.edu/wwsf Direct
questions to Anna Riechers at 612-238-4550 or email ariechers@smumn.edu
Classified Employment Opportunity
There are plumber and lumber-lead (Craftsworker-Lead) positions available
in Facilities Management. The deadline for applying is Wednesday, April 4. If interested, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/Plumber.cfm to
view details about the positions and the application process. Direct questions to Deb Schwab at 3221.
Thursday, March 29,
3 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Senior Recital: Christina Larson, Soprano.
Free and open to the public.
Thursday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Senior Recital: Brittney Foss, Soprano.
Free and open to the public.
* 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Falls Room, UC, AmeriCorps Info Session. Two UWRF alums who are currently serving
as AmeriCorps volunteers in the Twin Cities area will be on campus for this information session which is open to everyone to learn about AmeriCorps volunteer opportunities available after graduation. Contact amy.lloyd@uwrf.edu.
* 2:30-3 p.m., 163 Davee Library, "Welcome Gathering" to meet new Technology Services staff
members: Ben Deneen and Todd Schaefer.
* 7:30 p.m., Falcon's
Nest, UC, Wyman Series: Musician Noah Hoehn (harmonica, marimba and live looping). To listen to his music
and to learn more about Hoehn, visit http://www.noahhoehn.com/. Free and open to the public. Contact Office of Student Life at 4444.
* 7:30 p.m.,
Blanche Davis Theatre, KFA, Dance Theatre Spring Concert 2012, featuring choreography by guest artists, students and faculty. For ticket information, call 3114. Admission is $7/adults; $5/students and seniors. Performances
are each night through Saturday, March 31.
* 8 p.m., 271 CSH, "When Computers Were Female: Women in Astronomy," presented by Associate Professor Rellen Hardtke. If the night
sky is clear, telescope viewing will begin at 8:30 p.m. on the third floor deck of CSH. The talk will occur regardless of sky conditions. To find out if conditions are clear enough for observing, check http://www.uwrf.edu/PHYS/Schedule.cfm or
call 715-425-3560 after 6 p.m. on March 28. The talk and observatory are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all ages. Dress appropriately for the weather. For more information, call the Physics Department at 3560. Presented in conjunction with
Women's History Month, the UWRF Physics Department and the UWRF Women's & Gender Studies Program.
Permanent classified employment opportunities:
*IS Network Services Senior (application deadline is April 4)
*IS Systems Development Services Specialist (application deadline is April 10)
*IS Technical Services Specialist (application deadline is April 10)
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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