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Monday, May 14, 2012

"Opportunity lets you put your foot inside the door of success, but it doesn't break the door down for you." --Napoleon Hill

Family, friends gather to celebrate commencement


Psychology major and new UWRF graduate Phoua Yang is greeted by family bearing roses following commencement Saturday at Knowles Center. More photos can be found at University of Wisconsin-River Falls Photography. Photo by Kathy M. Helgeson.

Announcements


Guidance on political campaign activities
With another election season upon us, a reminder that the University of Wisconsin System issues "Guidance on Political Campaign Activities at University of Wisconsin System Institutions." This guidance, customized to match existing policies at UW-River Falls, is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration/upload/Political-Activity.pdf. For more information, contact blake.fry@uwrf.edu.

Falcon softball team plays for regional title today
The Falcons softball team needed to play its best ball of the season, and perhaps in its history on Sunday, and they did that as they won two games at the NCAA Regional Tournament played in Pella, Iowa. The Falcons opened the day playing in an elimination game against Coe College with the loser going home. The Falcons came out with a 3-1 win in a game that went nine innings. Then the Falcons had to beat Luther College, which had not lost yet during tourney play, to stay alive and force another game against Luther in the double elimination tourney. UWRF did that also with a 1-0 win. The Falcons, now 34-14 overall, will play Luther College again at 11 a.m. today in a winner take all contest. At stake is a berth in the NCAA National Championship series that will be played May 18-22 at the Moyer Complex in Salem, Va. To see live video of today's 11 a.m. game, visit http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/central.portal#. Visit the UWRF athletics page.

Academic Staff Council meeting
The Academic Staff Council will meet Tuesday, May 15, from 2-3 p.m. in the Apple River Room, UC. Contact maureen.olle-lajoie@uwrf.edu or call 3799.

Upcoming Events

Monday, May 21, 8 a.m., Summer Session classes begin.


Don't Forget


Classified employment transfer opportunity:  Library Services Assistant-Advanced (100 percent) (Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 11), Davee Library, Circulation/Reserve Department, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, annually. If interested and eligible to transfer, submit a resume and cover letter to Deb Schwab, Human Resources Office, 216 North Hall, no later than Wednesday, May 16.

Falcon Daily begins its summer schedule this week. After today, Falcon Daily will only publish on Tuesdays and Thursdays until late August. Please plan accordingly.

Now You Know

The Trio Upward Bound Program grant at the UWRF has been renewed by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant funds the program with 1.5 million dollars over the next five years. UWRF was one of 11 Upward Bound programs in Wisconsin to receive funding for the 2012-17 cycle. Contact Bee Vang at 3531.

Education News

"Task force looking to make UW System more efficient finding problems," WTAQ, May 10.

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