FALCON DAILY

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

"Life is like a ten-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use." --Charles M. Schulz

Regeneration research focus of campus event

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Tim Lyden, director of the Tissue and Cellular Innovation Center (TCIC) at UWRF, right, introduces Nandkishore Belur, a student studying for a master's degree in stem cell biology at the University of Minnesota's Stem Cell Institute (SCI), during the  Regional Regeneration Symposium in the UC Tuesday. Belur shared his research in direct reprogramming of fibroblasts into muscle or neural lineages by using single transcription factor with or without MyoD transactivation domain. The event, which is in its first year, was co-sponsored by the UWRF TCIC and the U of M's SCI master's program. It featured speakers and posters focusing on stem cell and regenerative medicine research at both locations. The 2014 Regional Regeneration Symposium will be hosted by UW-Stout. View more photos at
 http://uwrfphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Regional-Regeneration-Symposium-11192013/G00009SA7xf99TRs/C0000ufa9U_CxaLM<http://uwrfphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Regional-Regeneration-Symposium-11192013/G00009SA7xf99TRs/C0000ufa9U_CxaLM>.
 Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

Children in the Workplace policy
There is a new Administrative Policy on campus titled “Guidance Policy for Children in the Workplace,” effective Nov. 11, 2013. Please review the policy at http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration/Policy/Administration/Administrative/AP01117.cfm.

DoTS survey
DoTS is conducting a short survey to determine the expectations of our customers and the satisfaction with the services we provide. The information gathered will be reviewed by the DoTS Innovation and Continual Improvement Team (I-CIT) and shared with DoTS Leadership to address concerns and suggestions. Please watch your e-mail for the invitation to participate in this anonymous survey.

Fast Copy closed Nov. 28-29
Fast Copy in Rodli Hall will be closed next week on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving break. Please plan accordingly. Contact Fast Copy at 3325.

Upcoming Events
Thursday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Lydecker Center, Ames Suites, The World of Islam, Post 9/11, "My Name is Khan."  Hosted by the Sisters and Brothers of Islam. Food and open forum after the film.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 7 p.m., Karges Center, men's basketball vs. University of St. Thomas.

Saturday, Nov. 23, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena, women's hockey vs. UW-Eau Claire.

Wednesday, Nov. 27-Friday, Nov. 29, Thanksgiving break. No classes. The campus will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28.

Don't Forget

Wednesday, Nov. 20

*  10 a.m.-8 p.m., Gallery 101, KFA, Annual Scholarship Sale. Large selection of studio arts including glass, ceramics, painting, fibers, printmaking, photography and mixed media to choose from. Contact the Art Department at 3266.

*  11 a.m.-1 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, Wellcheck. Explore the seven areas of wellness. Free food, massages and prizes! Presented by UWRF Student Health and Counseling Services.

*  2-4 p.m., 301 KFA, GIS Open House. Enjoy refreshments, tour the updated facilities, meet faculty and staff and see examples of work. Open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/GEOG/GIS/GISLab.cfm.

* 3-3:50 p.m., St. Croix River Room, UC, Feminists in Residence:  "Perception, Myth, and Reality:  Retaining Women and Student of Color in College and STEM Fields." Presented by physics Professor Rellen Hardtke. Free and open to the public.

*  3:30-5 p.m., Willow River Room, UC, Faculty Senate meeting. For details or an agenda, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/ or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

*  4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Year of Germany Fall Film Series:  "The Counterfeiters" (2007). Concentration camp workers carry out the Nazis' plan to counterfeit British currency in Stefan Ruzowitzky's complex portrayal of the Third Reich. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

* 7-9 p.m., UC, Spoken Word Poetry Jam. Free and open to the public. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Education News

"What is Common Core? And what is it replacing in Wisconsin?<http://www.wpr.org/what-common-core-and-what-it-replacing-wisconsin>," Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 19.
"The uncommon rise of the common app<http://chronicle.com/article/The-Uncommon-Rise-of-the/143093/>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 18.
"Most states collect plenty of education data -- They just don't use it<http://chronicle.com/article/Most-States-Collect-Education/143159/>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov 19.
"Science and engineering degrees are on the rise<http://chronicle.com/article/ScienceEngineering/143163/>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 19.
"Does high school determine the rest of your life?<http://ideas.time.com/2013/11/18/does-high-school-determine-the-rest-of-your-life/>," Time Magazine, Nov. 18.

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