FALCON DAILY
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” --Thomas Merton
Visiting Professor is Chilean Artist Benjamin Lira
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Dr. Bry Wyman, left, looks on as Bernice Ficek-Swenson, professor of art printmaking, right, unveils a print visiting artist Benjamin Lira, second from left, created from plates with the help of art students throughout the day Tuesday. Students William Diegnau and James Inlow, (back row) who helped in the final process, watch the unveiling. Lira is a Chilean artist who has exhibited internationally as sculptor, painter and printmaker. Lira will present a public lecture today at 3 p.m., in the Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. His visit is sponsored by the 2015 Walker D. and Helen Byrant Wyman Visiting Professorship, the UWRF Art Department and the UWRF College of Arts and Sciences. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Announcements
Retirement reception for Linda Culhane
Please join us for a reception honoring Linda Culhane on her retirement from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and the UW System on Tuesday, May 5, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. in the Student Study Lounge, second floor, WEB. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
UWRF students shine at UW System Symposium
UWRF netted two outstanding presentation awards at the 14th Annual UW System Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity held in Milwaukee April 24. Ryan Ruegsegger received an Outstanding Presentation award for his project, "China's Dairyman,” and Josh Gustafson received an Outstanding Presentation award for his short film, "How to Horror: The Differences between American and Japanese Horror." Ruegsegger and Gustafson, both seniors, developed their projects through a course-embedded research assignment in Lissa Schneider-Rebozo's Global Perspectives "Modern East Asian Literature and Cinema" course. There were more than 650 undergraduate presentations at the symposium this year (breaking the prior System record of 450) and only 15 awards were given.
Student applicants sought for UW System Board of Regents
Governor Walker is seeking applicants for the traditional student representative on the UW System Board of Regents. The position is a student representative over the age of 18 to serve a two-year term. The representative must be enrolled at least half-time in a University of Wisconsin institution, be in good academic standing, be a Wisconsin resident, and be enrolled for their entire term. For more information, visit <http://www.walker.wi.gov> http://www.walker.wi.gov or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for a copy of the complete announcement.
Pork sale ends Thursday
The final day of the 2015 Boxed Pork Sale is Thursday, April 30, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in 150 Ag Science. The sale features Berkshire pork, famous for the perfect combination of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. To pre-order, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3704, or come in during the sale. Prices are $119/one box and $224/two boxes. Please pay with cash, check or money order at pick-up. Thank you for supporting the UWRF Meat Animal Evaluation Team.
Internal position opening
Unclassified Internal UWRF candidates only. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ by May 1. Position Title: Administrative Program Manager II. Working Title: Sustainability and Custodial Supervisor. The position will serve as the Chief Sustainability Officer for the campus, responsible for the management and assessment of a coherent campus-wide sustainability program. Principle areas of responsibility will involve developing and managing campus sustainability projects and initiatives; working with campus constituents on sustainability projects relating to campus operations; sustainability programming and outreach across campus and with the community; working with campus in the data collection and assessment of projects and initiatives; and working with faculty and staff through the Sustainability Working Group (SWG) and other governance groups. This position also has direct responsibility overseeing custodial operations in academic buildings. The position provides support in budget preparation and project development and oversight. The position reports to the Executive Director for Facilities Planning and Management. Work is performed under general supervision.
Upcoming Events
UWRF Percussion Ensemble Concert, Thursday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Free and open to all. Call the Music Department at 3183 for more information.
University Theatre: “Hay Fever,” April 30 and May 1-2, 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. A comedy by Noel Coward, directed by Jim Zimmerman. Admission is $12/adults, $9/seniors 60+ and $5/students w/ID. For more information, call the Box Office at 3114.
UWRF’s First Online FUNdraiser, Friday, May 1. No sweating required. We named this event #Falcon5K to have a little fun and to honor our goal of raising $5,000 in one day for the Falcon Annual Fund. Prizes, Falcon swag, and dollar for dollar matched power hours. Find out more at http://www.uwrf.edu/Give/falcon5k.cfm. Encourage your friends to participate! For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3505.
Coffee Concert, Friday, May 1, noon, Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Featuring UWRF music faculty Natalia Moiseeva (violin) and Joe Hagedorn (guitar). Includes Sonata Concertata for violin and guitar by Nicolo Paganini and Astor Piazolla's - History of Tango. Refreshments will be provided after the concert. Free and open to all.
Finals Fest 2015, Friday, May 8, 8 p.m., Wall Amphitheatre. Featuring Gloriana and Brothers Osborne. Rain site is Knowles Athletic Complex. Free for UWRF students, faculty, and staff (plus one guest). For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
Don't Forget
Wednesday, April 29
Annual Bedding Plant Sale, today through Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., UC mall (rain site is Falcon’s Nest or greenhouse). Plants for your garden, porch, yard or Mother’s Day! Hanging baskets, patio planters, pack annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Locally grown on-campus by UWRF students. Cash or checks only please. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3345.
E-Reimbursment Training Sessions, Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Traveler session (for travelers and anyone who completes a TER on behalf of a traveler) from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Approver session (for anyone that approves TER’s for their department) from 10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3263.
Two lectures about work with animal shelter medicine, welfare and design, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., North Hall auditorium. UWRF alumna Denae Wagner, DVM MPVM, University of California Davis, Companion Animal Health Center, Koret Shelter Medicine Program will present the lectures that are open to everyone. The 10 a.m. lecture is “Animal Shelter 101” and the 11 a.m. lecture is “The Five Freedoms and Animal Shelter Design.” For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Public lecture by Chilean Artist Benjamin Lira, 3 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, lecture and Interview with Kaylee Spencer, Art Department chair and art historian, "Benjamin Lira: Art, History and Creative Process.” Lira is an internationally exhibited sculptor, painter and printmaker.
“The State of Regular and Special Education in India,” 3-4 p.m., 116/7 WEB. Presented by Premavathy Vijayan, Dean of College of Education, Avinashilingam University and Victoria Naomi, professor of Special Education, Avinashilingam University. All faculty and students are welcome. Their visit in the US is supported by Obama – Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3400.
What's the Scoop (on Short-Term Education Abroad)?, 4:30-6:30 p.m., 102 Hagestad Hall. Global Connections will give students ideas for short-term programs that will be offered next year. Students can enjoy a scoop of ice cream as they speak with past program participants. For more information, call 4891.
Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 140 KFA. For the agenda or details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/ or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Education News
“‘Advocating for agriculture: Peterson tells how YouTube parodies got the word out that farming is cool<http://www.thecountrytoday.com/farm/article_5749599a-ecfc-11e4-9beb-3723d38f19d5.html>,” The Country Today, April 27.
“H<http://www.wpr.org/higher-education-nonprofit-give-18m-grants-help-students-avoid-remedial-classes><http://www.wpr.org/higher-education-nonprofit-give-18m-grants-help-students-avoid-remedial-classes>igher Education Nonprofit to Give $1.8M in Grants to Help Students Avid Remedial Classes<http://www.wpr.org/higher-education-nonprofit-give-18m-grants-help-students-avoid-remedial-classes>,” WPR, April 27.
“GOP Lawmaker Pushes Back on Cuts to 2-Year UW Colleges<http://www.wpr.org/gop-lawmaker-pushes-back-cuts-2-year-uw-colleges>,” WPR, April 24.
“Are college admissions applications outdated and inefficient?<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/04/27/are-college-admissions-applications-outdated-and-inefficient/>” The Washington Post, April 27.
“Common Core Get a Footing<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/28/colleges-begin-take-notice-common-core>,” Inside Higher Ed, April 28.
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