FALCON DAILY
Monday, Nov. 4, 2013
"None of us is as smart as all of us." --Ken Blanchard
Events brings donors and recipients together
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UWRF student Bonnie Loden, left, talks with Anne Elizabeth Allen-Wyman, right, during the donor social hour of the annual scholarship recognition event held Sunday afternoon in the UC. The event brings together donors and the recipients of their generosity. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Announcements
Mac Mavericks moves
Technology Services will provide an updater to OS X 10.9 Mavericks for eligible Macintoshes as soon as possible. Until then, please do not upgrade on your own, as we are investigating compatibility issues. If you would like to be contacted when an updater is available, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Kingian nonviolence training free to faculty, staff, students
Reminder: All UWRF students, faculty, staff and alumni have a free opportunity to explore nonviolent leadership from Civil Rights Activist David C. Jehnsen in the upcoming 2 Day Core Orientation to Kingian Nonviolence training Nov. 8-9. Registration deadline is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. For more information and registration, visit https://orgsync.com/18446/forms/74953.
Smoked turkeys available
Falcon Foods is selling hickory smoked and cured whole turkeys for Thanksgiving or Christmas. The turkeys are completely cooked and ready to eat. Turkeys are $3.25 per pound and are 8-11 pounds each. Quantities are limited. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to purchase a turkey. Order by Nov. 13 for Thanksgiving and by Dec. 4 for Christmas.
Poinsettia pre-orders
The UWRF Horticulture Society is selling poinsettias again this year. Plants available for pre-order include 4"-6" Poinsettia (white, red, pink, or marble), cyclamen (pink or white), Norfolk Pine. Prices vary from $6 - $12. Pre-order plants will be delivered to your office on Dec 4 and 5. Return the <http://http://www.uwrf.edu/PES/Horticulture/upload/Poinsettia-Sale-Pre-Order-Form.pdf> pre-order form<http://www.uwrf.edu/PES/Horticulture/upload/Poinsettia-Sale-Pre-Order-Form.pdf> and money to 324 Ag Science by 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15.
The UWRF Horticulture Society will be having their annual Poinsettia Sale in Ag Science on Dec. 4 and then in the UC Dec. 5-6. There will be more plant variety available at this sale, but by pre-ordering you will be insured that you will get the color and quantity that you need. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 715-937-5732 or call Plant and Earth Science at 3345.
Faculty Senate meeting
The Faculty Senate will meet from 3:30-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Willow River Room, UC. For details or an agenda, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/ or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Wyman Series: Croatian chamber ensemble, The Zagreb Saxophone Quartet. Special guest America saxophonist Eugene Rousseau. Free and open to the public. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m., 271 CSH, Observatory viewing and astronomy discussion: "Astronomical Structures in Great Britain" presented by student Anthony Tumbarello. Followed by the 8:30 p.m. telescope viewing on the third floor observatory deck. To verify that the sky is clear enough for viewing, call 715-425-3560 after 6 p.m. or visit www.uwrf.edu/PHYS/Schedule.cfm<https://lists.uwrf.edu/scripts/www.uwrf.edu/PHYS/Schedule.cfm>. The talks, set for 8 p.m., will go on as scheduled regardless of the weather. Free and open to the public.
Friday, Nov. 8, 10-10:50 a.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, "How to Use a Social Action Research Survey in Your Work for Social Change," presented by David C. Jehnsen. This framework engages communities in identifying key issues and framing them around universal human values. Jehnsen was an activist and organizer in the Chicago Movement working with Dr. King. He has since dedicated his life to codifying the strategy and philosophy of Dr. King's nonviolent social change work into training opportunities for others. Free and open to the public. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Monday, Nov. 11, 1:30 p.m., Wind River Room, UC, Information Session: Kinni Outdoor Adventures Ski/Snowboard Trip to Breckenridge, CO, Jan. 5-11, 2014. Learn more about the trip and how to sign up. Cost is $600/faculty/staff, $625/public, $575/UWRF students. This trip will depart via coach bus Sunday evening, arriving in Breckenridge on Monday. Participants will stay in The Village at Breckenridge condos located at the base of the mountain and will have the opportunity to ski or snowboard for three of the four days in Colorado. The bus will depart Breckenridge midday on Friday and arrive back in River Falls Saturday morning. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 4289.
Don't Forget
Monday, Nov. 4
* 2:30-3:30 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC, Open forum for Director of Residence Life candidate: Amanda Erdman, director of Residence Life, Augsburg College, Minneapolis. Questions and comments should be emailed to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Other open forums are Nov. 5, 6, and 7, same time and location.
* 5:30-7 p.m., Red Lab, Davee Library, URSCA Poster Workshop. All disciplines, join us for an interactive workshop to create, improve, and modify your Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity poster. We will provide templates, instructions, design concepts, and time for questions. Undergraduates, graduates, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Reserve your seat online at http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/Workshops.cfm.
Open classified staff positions:
* Animal Research Technician-Senior (Laboratory Farms), application deadline is Monday, Nov. 11.
* Power Plant Superintendent (Facilities Management), application deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 12.
If interested, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HumanResources/EmploymentOpportunities/ClassifiedEmployment.cfm to view details about the positions and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Education News
"Chinese students try to explain to American students why they don't party<http://qz.com/142108/chinese-students-try-to-explain-to-american-students-why-they-dont-party/>," Quartz, Oct. 31.
"Ho-Chunk Nation, UW-EC sign historic agreement<http://lacrossetribune.com/jacksoncochronicle/news/local/ho-chunk-nation-uw-ec-sign-historic-agreement/article_b107bec2-4253-11e3-987e-001a4bcf887a.html>," Jackson County Chronicle, Oct. 31.
"The repurposed Ph.D.<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/education/edlife/finding-life-after-academia-and-not-feeling-bad-about-it.html?ref=education>," New York Times, Nov. 1.
"How higher ed fits into new budget talks<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/11/01/higher-ed-lobbyists-press-end-sequester-budget-talks-resume>," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 1.
"Six ways Common Core is changing English/math classes<http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/10/31/six-ways-common-core-is-changing-englishmath-classes/>," Column, Washington Post, Oct. 31.
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