FALCON DAILY

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013

"A single leaf working alone provides no shade." --Chuck Page

Fall lesson plan affords hands on experience

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C.H.I.L.D. Center teacher Molly O'Flanagan took the morning lesson plan outside onto the lawn of Crabtree Hall Monday. Her students had been talking about shapes, color and the changing seasons. Hans Stoffregen, right, throws a pile of leaves into the air to see them rain down around him while Jack Laule, left, builds his own pile of leaves. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

ETF webinars for November
ETF is offering 30-minute live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Upcoming sessions include topics such as the Variable Fund, additional contributions, buying service, and calculating benefits. To find out more about the informational sessions offered ETF, visit Schedule of Presentations. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Falcon Scholars interviewers needed
The Admissions Office will be conducting interviews for the Falcon Scholars scholarship program, and we need your help. We are looking for staff and faculty members to help interview the potential Falcon Scholars on Friday, Dec. 13. The interview sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m. You can volunteer for one session or both sessions. To help out, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3500. If you have volunteered to interview before, please let Tony know that as well. For those who cannot help in December, we will have another interview day in February.

Faculty and staff regalia rental orders
If you need to order regalia for fall commencement, contact Sherry or Kathy at the Falcon Shop at 3962 by Friday, Nov. 8.

List of candidates for bachelor and master degrees
The Fall 2013 & J-Term 2014 Graduation List of Candidates for Bachelor and Master Degrees is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/Commencement/Index.cfm. This is a list of those students who will complete their degree requirements at the end  of Fall 2013 or J-Term 2014 and have applied for graduation. The Registrar’s Office will update this list weekly through Dec. 20. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Inclement weather policy
As the winter weather season rapidly approaches, please take a moment to review the administrative policy on UWRF’s inclement weather practice. The policy may be viewed at http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration/Policy/Administration/Academic/AP01202.cfm

Campus clothing drive
Nine student organizations are teaming up to collect clothing and various other items (including, but not limited to, blankets, shoes, backpacks) in a university/community-wide clothing drive now through Dec. 6. Donation boxes are located in the UC, all the residence halls, and throughout many of the academic buildings. Please inform students of this collection drive. Items collected will be given to international, regional, and local charities that have a greater need for these items. For more information, visit the info table set up in the UC each day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Third floor study area, Davee Library, SIE:  "Chalmer Davee Library:  Updates, Tools & Tour." Free to those who signed up to attend. Contact Katie Koets at 3545.

Friday, Nov. 8, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena, men's hockey vs. Concordia-Moorhead College.

Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, The UWRF RADD Jazz Series Presents:  "Stolen Moments:  The Music of Oliver Nelson." Free and open to the public. The concert includes works composed and arranged by Nelson for large jazz ensemble, including classic compositions Stolen Moments, African Sunrise, The Artist's Rightful Place, Emancipation Blues, St Louis Blues, and Hoe Down. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, Nov. 5

*  11 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC, Be The Match. Stop by the Information Desk in the UC to find out how to become a potential bone marrow donor to help save a life. A simple test in the St. Croix Room can put you on the national bone marrow registry. Sponsored by the AASA and Pre-Health Society. Open to the public. Contact Erich at 715-338-6115.

*  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]>.

*  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.

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]>.

Now You Know

Several bills affecting the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) were recently introduced in the Wisconsin State Legislature.
*  2013 SB 330 and 2013 AB 414 allow participating employees in the WRS to purchase years of creditable service for active service in the U.S. armed forces.
*  2013 AB 470 increases the minimum retirement age for all employees by two years.
*  2013 AB 471 changes the formula method for calculating a WRS retirement benefit. Read more are http://etf.wi.gov/news/leg-update11042013.htm.

Education News

"Builders question need for expensive data network replacement<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/docs/2013/2013-11-03_LT_DataSystem.pdf>," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Nov. 2.

"UW administrators received largest share of raises in 2012-13<http://www.wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=309335>," WisPolitics, Nov. 4.
"New report: Adults going back to college aren't making informed decisions<http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/230510851.html>," Blog, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 4.
"Degree alone not enough to prepare grads for workforce<http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/10/31/more-than-a-college-degree/3324303/>," USA Today, Oct. 31.
"Prospective adult students miss key data on college options, report says<http://shar.es/I8Py1>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 4.

To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit the UW System’s clipsheet site<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> to read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing.

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