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Thursday, April 19, 2012

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." --Mahatma Gandhi

Years of service, retirements celebrated with luncheon


Chancellor Dean Van Galen, right, awards James Pratt, professor of Marketing Communications, left,  with a years of service award for his 35 years on campus Tuesday at a luncheon honoring retirees and those who have reached service milestones in their careers at UW-River Falls. For more photos from the event, visit http://bit.ly/IWdZ2T. Photo by Kathy M. Helgeson.

Announcements


CAFES Centennial Kick-Off begins today

CAFES Centennial Kick-Off begins today, April 19, at 3 p.m. in the atrium of the Ag Science building (outside 200 Ag Science). The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will begin the year-long centennial celebration by honoring two golden threads woven through the College history – "Wisconsin’s Agriculture" embodied by our Distinguished Agriculturalists and "exceptional teaching," exemplified by our University Distinguished Teachers. The campus community is invited to join us at the rededication of the Agricultural Hall of Fame, the wall honoring the Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalists. A reception will follow the rededication. The day will culminate with the 46th Annual Awards Banquet recognizing and celebrating the achievements of CAFES students. Contact laura.walsh@uwrf.edu,

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, New Music Ensemble. Contact patti.cudd@uwrf.edu.

Don't Forget

Thursday, April 19


* Some 200 seventh graders from Washington Technology Magnet School in St. Paul are on campus today from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. as part of Gear Up Get Ready. For more information, contact geoffrey.scheurman@uwrf.edu.

*  noon-2 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, Spring Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (RSCA) Day. Students and faculty in all fields will share the results of their work through posters. Open to everyone.

*  1:45 p.m. and 6 p.m., Sirens will sound in River Falls (and Hudson). This week is Tornado & Severe Weather Awareness Week in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Emergency Management team and the five National Weather Service Forecast Offices that service Wisconsin are asking that everyone take time to review safety procedures so that they will be ready when severe weather strikes. Tornado shelter areas are highlighted on the Tornado and Fire Procedures maps located on each floor in main campus buildings. 

*  3 p.m., Atrium of Ag Science (outside 200 Ag Science), CAFES Centennial Kick-Off. The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences will begin the year-long centennial celebration by honoring two golden threads woven through the College history – "Wisconsin’s Agriculture" embodied by our Distinguished Agriculturalists and "exceptional teaching," exemplified by our University Distinguished Teachers. The campus community is invited to join us at the rededication of the Agricultural Hall of Fame, the wall honoring the Wisconsin Distinguished Agriculturalists. A reception will follow the rededication. The day will culminate with the 46th Annual Awards Banquet recognizing and celebrating the achievements of CAFES students. Contact laura.walsh@uwrf.edu

*  3-5 p.m. and 5-7 p.m., Wall Amphitheatre, Civil War Re-enactment. Organized and sponsored by the UWRF History Club. Performed by a husband and wfie who re-enact military and household aspects of life during the Civil War.  Free and open to the public. Rain site is Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Contact elizabeth.emmerich@my.uwrf.edu.

*  7:30 p.m., Blanche Davis Theatre, KFA, University Theatre:  "Richard III." Historical play by William Shakespeare. In order to make the political action of the play more prominent, the production is set in the present day. While the text is trimmed, the traditional language is retained. All performances are free as a  "thanks" to UWRF theater patrons and supporters. Everyone welcome. Seating is reserved, so a ticket is needed. Box Office hours in KFA are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on the nights of the performances. Contact the Box Office at 3114. Additional performances are April 20-21 and 26-28.

*  The Q metered lot located off Spring Street is reserved tomorrow, April 20, for a campus event. This does not include Q Faculty and motorcycle spaces. A portion of the lot may reopen for metered parking after 1:30 p.m. Direct questions to the Parking Office at 3333.


*  The deadline for donations to the 2nd Hand Store is tomorrow, April 20, at 5 p.m. A yellow collection bin is located at the Information Desk, UC. Donations of gently or unused clothes, accessories, CD's, books, household items, etc. are greatly appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the local Kinnickinnic Backpack Program. Contact amy.lloyd@uwrf.edu.


UWS in the News

"'Extreme Universe' puzzle deepens," BBC News, April 19.

"Where there's smoke, are there fines?," Dunn County News, April 17.

"To pay off loans, grads put off marriage, children," Wall Street Journal, April 17.

"How unequal state support diminishes degree attainment," Column, Chronicle of Higher Education, April 15.

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