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Friday, March 30, 2012

"Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies." --Mother Teresa

Bowls for Hope event raises thousands for Food Pantry


Attendees at the Bowls for Hope event Tuesday choose a handmade bowl of their choice made by local students and artists before sampling soups donated and served by area restaurants. Thank you to the many individuals and businesses who supported Bowls for Hope, an inspiring community charity event that raised $5,500 for the River Falls Community Food Pantry this year. The Food Pantry, a River Falls-based charity operated 100 percent by volunteer manpower provides food in times of need to those in our community, witnessed a 22 percent increase in visits and a 33 percent increase in food distribution in 2011. Guests at the event voted for their favorite soup of the evening and the winner was the African Spice Vegetable-Saffron Cream with Injera Bread from The Westwind Supper Club. Photo by Kathy M. Helgeson.

Announcements


Links to more information on the Cascade Project
For more information on the Cascade Avenue construction project set to begin next week, visit http://rfctv.pegcentral.com/player.php?video=37b687533bbe8ab8dc14cba562576963Facebook and twitter feeds for the project can be found on the UWRF project website at http://www.uwrf.edu/CascadeProject/ or the city Web page at http://www.rfcity.org/eng_cascade.asp. A detour map can be found under FAQ on the Cascade Project website. More information on the project will also be emailed out to faculty, staff and students soon.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, March 31, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Senior Recital:  Averyel Hagel, Mezzo-Soprano.


Monday, April 2, 5-6:30 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Evening Forum and Discussion: "The Right to Kill: A Campus and Community Forum on Recent Shootings in Florida and Wisconsin" sponsored by the Black Student Union. Panelists include Michael Dees, attorney and former federal prosecutor; Joel Franklin, attorney & vice-president of St. Paul; Neil Kraus, UWRF Political Science Department; Cynthia Kernahan, UWRF Psychology Department; Tyra Nelson, UWRF Instructor and mom; and, Charles Hunter, UWRF senior. Free and open to the public. The Black Student Union encourages everyone to wear a hoodie or hooded shirt all day Monday to stand up to injustice in solidarity with the families of Bo Morrison and Tryvon Martin. Contact scott.bowman@my.uwrf.edu.


Now You Know

The National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) held its annual “Apple Polisher” reception March 28 where several faculty, staff, and students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to UWRF students. Faculty and staff honored at the reception included Susan Ahrendt, Teacher Education; Mark Bergland, Biology; Kristie Feist, Residence Life; Tracy Gerth, Residence Life; Nikki Krubsack, Residence Life; Teresa Kruizenga, Teacher Education; Tim Lyden, Biology; Joan Mayen, University Center; Laine Vignona, Environmental Science; and Brenda Wright, Teacher Education.

UWRF alumni honored were Will Larson (2011) and David Peschman (2011). Current UWRF students honored included  Megan Bohren, Lisa Bowker, James Kahl, Jared Ley, Katie Macmillan, Amy Jo Poppe, Adam Sibenaller, Jim Stevens, Kari Swanson, Stefanie Thorsen, Cory Westgard, and Sean Young.

NRHH is a student organization comprised of the top one percent of residence hall student leaders and is dedicated to recognizing students, faculty, andstaff contributions to the UWRF residence hall communities. For more information, contact NRHH advisor nicole.krubsack@uwrf.edu.

Don't Forget

Friday, March 30


*  8 a.m.-4 p.m., UC, "Feeding the World, Sustaining the Land, Inspiring Cooperative Action," builds on Rod Nilsestuen's legacy. Cost is $100 for adults and $25 for students. On-line registration is available on the Ralph K. Morris Foundation website at http://www.ralphkmorrisfoundation.org. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityCommunications/River-Falls-Event-to-Build-on-Nilsestuen-Legacy.cfm

*  7:30 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, Fourth Annual UWRF Falcon Film Festival. Announcement of winning films from the UWRF 48 Hour Film Competition and a URF student film work exhibition in the documentary, music video or narrative categories. Free popcorn. Free and open to the public.

*  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.

Permanent classified employment opportunities:
* Plumber and plumber-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.
*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)
If interested, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/ClassifiedEmployment.cfm to view details about the positions and the application process. 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 today, March 30. Questions can be directed to Kimberly Gould-Speckman at 3505.

UWS in the News

"College deferrals leaving more high schoolers in limbo," Appleton Post-Crescent, March 29.

"Engineering goes back to school," Janesville Gazette, March 27.

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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