FALCON DAILY
Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018
“I discovered me in the library. I went to find me in the library.” – Ray Bradbury
‘This summer I . . .’
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The most quintessential back to school question is the age-old “what did you do this summer?” inquiry. Students of all ages are familiar with the icebreaker, the open-ended query that leaves the door open for everything from one-word answers to colorful retellings of the summer’s adventures. It seemed only fitting then, that as our Falcons arrived back on campus last week that we ask the same question. Read more in our UWRF Medium blog at https://medium.com/@uwriverfalls/this-summer-i-dc14120fa8b
Announcements
Beef sale
The UWRF Beef Management Team is selling halves and quarters of Angus and Hereford Beef raised on the Mann Valley Farm for $3.15/lb. per hanging weight. A hanging quarter usually weighs 208-240 pounds and will yield approximately 125-150 pounds of beef. Any specialty cuts will incur a small additional cost. Sold on a first come, first serve basis. To place an order or to ask questions, visit
https://www.uwrfbmt.com/
Upcoming URSCA grant deadlines
Applications are encouraged from students in every college and disciplinary field. Historically, URSCA has been able to provide at least partial funding for all strongly written, well-conceived, viable student grant proposals in both categories below. Consider mentoring your student(s) in an application. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3902.
* Falcon Travel Grant 2018-19
Round 1: Student proposal submission deadline: Monday, Oct. 8. For details, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/FundingSources/FalconTravelGrant.cfm
* Undergraduate Stipends and Expense (USE) Grant 2017-18
Round 1: Student proposal submission deadline: Monday, Oct. 22. For details, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/FundingSources/USEGrant.cfm
Notice of public hearing
UW-River Falls will hold a public hearing Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the St. Croix Room, UC, for the purpose of a mission change. UW-River Falls is seeking to update the select mission statement to include changes to the academic programs and to align with the university’s strategic plan, Pathway to Distinction. UW System Regent Mark Tyler will preside over the public hearing to provide interested persons with the opportunity to make an oral presentation on the revised statement. Each individual who registers to speak will be given up to three minutes for an oral presentation. Registration will be available on site before and during the listening session. Only those who are registered will be able to provide a statement regarding the proposed mission statement. The proposed mission change is available online at https://www.uwrf.edu/AboutUs/vision.cfm. If you have questions, contact Wendy Stocker at 3700 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log%20in%20to%20unmask]> Persons with special needs or circumstances regarding communication or accessibility at the hearing should contact Stocker. Accommodations such as ASL interpreters, English translators, or materials in audio format will be made available on request to the fullest extent possible.
Foundation employment opportunity
The UWRF Foundation has an opening for an experienced accountant. If you, or anyone you know is interested, you can find the position description at www.uwrf.edu/Give/AboutUs/Employment.cfm<http://www.uwrf.edu/Give/AboutUs/Employment.cfm>
Upcoming Events
Fall Three-Day Blood Drive, Monday-Wednesday, Sept. 17-19, noon-6 p.m., Falcon’s Nest, UC. Open to everyone to give blood. Hosted by the Interfraternity Council. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org/ and searching for the River Falls zip code. Walk-ins also welcome. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3894.
SALSA Club Presents: Local Hemp Farmer Presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6-7 p.m., 200 Ag Science. Jody and Abby Testaberg of Kinni Hemp Co. and Whole Plant Technologies will talk about their hemp farm in River Falls as well as some of the products that are created from hemp and what they use them for. Free and open to all.
Don’t Forget
Wednesday, Sept. 12
University Staff Senate Meeting, 1:15 p.m., Chippewa River Room, UC. For an agenda, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityStaffSenate/MonthlyMeetings.cfm. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to suggest an agenda item for a future meeting. Open to all University Staff.
Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting, 3:30 p.m., Red Cedar Room, UC. For details or an agenda, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<applewebdata:[log in to unmask]>.
Weekly Relaxation Practice, 3:30-4 p.m., 162 Hagestad Hall. Weekly relaxation skills include mindfulness, meditation, visualization, and breathing. Held each Wednesday during the academic year. Open to faculty, staff and students.
Now You Know
Introducing Falcon Facts: interesting things to know. Over the course of the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing examples of how we all carry out UWRF’s mission to help prepare students to be productive, creative, ethical, engaged citizens and leaders with an informed global perspective.
Our first Falcon Fact focuses on international students. Students from 20+ countries call UWRF home.
Education News
<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/09/11/another-controversial-policy-proposal-wisconsin-would-eliminate-all-programs-based?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=064a4f223a-DNU_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-064a4f223a-197454645&mc_cid=064a4f223a&mc_eid=15ff465208>
Controversial policy proposal in Wisconsin would eliminate all program with few than five majors annually<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/09/11/another-controversial-policy-proposal-wisconsin-would-eliminate-all-programs-based?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed&utm_campaign=064a4f223a-DNU_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_1fcbc04421-064a4f223a-197454645&mc_cid=064a4f223a&mc_eid=15ff465208>, Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 11.
As November election nears, young voters come into sharp focus in Wisconsin<https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/2018/09/10/getting-young-voters-polls-top-priority-come-nov-6-election/1193154002/> (references UW Board of Regents “three-strikes policy disciplining students who threaten campus speakers who have differing views”), Appleton Post-Crescent, Sept. 10.
States' request to immediately suspend Affordable Care Act dismays Wisconsin health insurers<https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/health-care/2018/09/10/wisconsin-and-other-states-argue-immediate-end-obamacare-least-protections-people-pre-existing-healt/1259251002/>, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Sept. 10.
Proposed Rules Would Reduce Sexual Misconduct Inquiries, Education Dept. Estimates<https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/10/us/politics/campus-sexual-misconduct-rules.html>, New York Times, Sept. 10.
Poor Students Rarely See Dollars From ‘Free College’ Programs<https://www.usnews.com/news/education-news/articles/2018-09-10/poor-students-rarely-see-dollars-from-free-college-programs>, U.S. News, Sept. 10.
Education Governors’ Once Roamed Statehouses. Are They Making a Comeback?<https://www.chronicle.com/article/Education-Governors-Once/244477?cid=wcontentlist> Chronicle of Higher Education, Sept. 10.
Early-Alert Systems Seen as Mixed Bag<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/09/11/academics-question-system-measuring-academic-performance-flagging-potential-problems>, Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 11.
Even Professors Increasingly Question Whether College Is for Everyone<https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardvedder/2018/09/10/even-professors-increasingly-question-whether-college-is-for-everyone/#6c79b8772344>, Forbes, Sept. 10.
One in 5 college students suffered suicidal thoughts, study says<https://www.universitybusiness.com/news/one-5-college-students-suffered-suicidal-thoughts-study-says>, Newsweek, Sept. 9.
Five Ways Universities Can Build and Retain Trust<https://www.watermarkinsights.com/blog/five-ways-universities-can-build-and-retain-trust/?utm_source=UniversityBusiness&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Daily1&utm_campaign=UBFall18>, watermarkinsights.com, Aug. 15.
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