FALCON DAILY Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 "Every path hath a puddle." --George Herbert Falcon Center planning meetings continue [cid:7BE140BA-C5AC-4FA3-9FE9-860553F15793] Steve Stocker, director of Recreation and Sport Facilities, second from right, asks a question about audio visual needs at the Falcon Center during a meeting in the UC this morning. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Correction to yesterday's photo id: Hans Stoffregen is on the left piling the leaves and Jack Laule is on the right throwing the leaves. Our apologies. Announcements UWRF welcomes Gear Up Get Ready students tomorrow UWRF will be host to 200 seventh graders from Washington Technology Magnet School tomorrow, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. as part of the Gear Up Get Ready program. This program is hosted by Educational Psychology students in Teacher Education. We appreciate your patience as the nature of activity with these students sometimes creates noise and minor disruptions to campus routines. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3520. 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<http://etf.wi.gov/members/benefits_presentations.htm> or http://etf.wi.gov/members/benefits_presentations.htm. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Rogers to discuss book on Wisconsin Public Radio A professor and author from UWRF will discuss the discipline of social work on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio’s Ideas Network Thursday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW-FM/ River Falls. Host Al Ross welcomes Ogden Rogers, professor and chair of the department of social work. He has written a collection of essays, poems and other writings about life and social work. Rogers will discuss his career and new book, "Beginnings, Middles & Ends-Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work." Looking for former orientation leaders Did you serve as an orientation leader at your alma mater? The Department of New Student and Family Programs wants to hear your story. We would like to highlight former orientation leaders in a “where are they now” campaign to demonstrate where being an orientation leader can take you. Your story will help us recruit some incredible student leaders to work with our orientation and transition programs. Please consider getting involved. If you are interested in learning more, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-7 p.m., Hudson Center, Full-Time MBA Information Session. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/CBE/MBAFull/index.cfm<mailto:http://www.uwrf.edu/CBE/MBAFull/index.cfm>. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1 p.m., Ramer Field, football vs. UW-Stout. Senior Day. Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena, men's hockey vs. Hamline University. Monday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m., North Hall flagpole area, Veteran's Day Ceremony. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Monday, Nov. 11, 3-3:30 p.m., 129 RDI, Solar Photovoltaic System Project Completion Reception. The campus community is invited to a reception to view and learn about the recently completed solar photovoltaic system at the RDI building. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Tuesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Regional Regeneration Symposium co-sponsored by the UWRF Tissue and Cellular Innovation Center and the University of Minnesota Stem Cell Institute Masters program. This scientific showcase will focus on stem cell and regenerative medicine research at both the TCIC and the SCI. Graduate student researchers from the SCI will present research done in relation to their thesis work and UWRF research students will present work related to summer research internships from the summer of 2013. Pre-register at https://adobeformscentral.com/?f=qChyimc5g7c9gGRtMsxtzg#. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3362. Don't Forget 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. * 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]>. 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 "Republican lawmakers propose changes to public workers' retirement calculations<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/republican-lawmakers-propose-changes-to-public-workers-retirement-calculations/article_75d3cb91-1794-539f-92fb-d193b2ccadf7.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Nov. 4. "Federal trial challenging Voter ID law begins in Milwaukee<http://www.wpr.org/federal-trial-challenging-voter-id-law-begins-milwaukee>," Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 4. "First-generation students lag in college readiness, report says<http://chronicle.com/blogs/headcount/first-generation-students-lag-in-college-readiness-report-finds/37181>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 4. "Robots or aliens as parents? Colleges gauge applicants' creativity<http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/03/education/robots-or-aliens-as-parents-colleges-gauge-applicants-creativity.html?ref=education>," New York Times, Nov. 2. "More professors using social media to teach<http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/11/02/social-media-teaching-tool/3377929/>," USA Today, Nov. 4. "In big shift, India heats up and China cools off in U.S. graduate enrollments<http://chronicle.com/article/In-Big-Shift-India-Heats-Up/142823/>," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 5. 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