FALCON DAILY
Thursday, May 10, 2018
“The doer alone learneth.” – Friedrich Nietzsche
Throwback Thursday: commencement 1954
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Graduates march from South Hall over to the lawn in front of North Hall (now the parking lot) for the 1954 commencement exercises. Photo courtesy of University Archives and Area Research Center<https://www.uwrf.edu/AreaResearchCenter/>.
Announcements
[cid:image002.jpg@01D3E7A3.F305B780] Peters is new assistant director of New Student and Family Programs
Sara Peters has been selected as the assistant director of New Student and Family Programs. She is responsible for the planning and coordination of New Student Registration, Academic Day, and Week of Welcome.
Reminder to commencement marchers
If you are marching in the c<https://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/CurrentStudents/CommencementInformation/Index.cfm>ommencement<https://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/CurrentStudents/CommencementInformation/Index.cfm> ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, please plan ample time for driving and parking so that you are ready for lining up in Page Arena at the Falcon Center 20 minutes prior to the 9 a.m. or 2 p.m. ceremony. If you have received your 25-years-of-service recognition medallion, please wear it with your regalia. Thank you for celebrating with our graduates.
Hired Before Graduation series of student profiles
Follow our Hired Before Graduation<https://www.uwrf.edu/> campaign each day leading up to commencement on May 12. Click on the “Read More<https://www.uwrf.edu/Admissions/Hired-Before-Graduation.cfm>” link to see all of the student profiles.
First Destination Survey report
The 2016-17 First Destination Survey (FDS) report was distributed to the campus community by inter-campus mail this week. Additional details and information collected via the survey such as continuing education, job status and location, salary information and much more can be found in this report and on the FDS website at go.uwrf.edu/fds<http://go.uwrf.edu/fds>. The FDS assists us in telling the UWRF story and includes information on 77% of the 1,367 students who graduated during this timeframe.
Annual boiler maintenance shutdown Saturday
The shutdown will begin Saturday, May 12, at noon and will be back on by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29. Call Steve Wodarz at 3955 with questions.
Planned power outage Sunday
A power outage for repair work on all main campus buildings is planned Sunday, May 13. Power will be off from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. This power outage will not affect the C.H.I.L.D. Center or Falcon Center complex. If you have questions, call Facilities Management at 3827.
Restructuring project updates
Find restructuring project updates at https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-restructure/project-decisions/ and a faculty and staff FAQ page at https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-restructure/frequently-asked-questions/frequently-asked-questions-faculty-staff/. If you have questions, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Vehicle use and driver authorization (updated link)
Employees and students who are required to drive on university-sponsored business must be authorized to drive in accordance with UW System Administrative Policy 615, Vehicle Use and Driver Authorization<https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/vehicle-use-and-driver-authorization/> prior to using personal vehicles, rental vehicles, or fleet services. In addition to receiving driver authorization, successful completion and certification of van training is required prior to renting 12-15 passenger vans. Certification is required to be presented when renting a 12-15 passenger van. The driver’s authorization form can be found at https://fleetportal.wi.gov. FAQ’s and instructions can be found at https://www.uwrf.edu/Facilities/upload/Driver-s-Authorization-2018-2.pdf. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3263.
Open forums for finance assistant/associate/full professor candidates
Open forums for finance assistant/associate/full professor candidates will occur next week. Your participation and feedback about each of the candidates is appreciated. All forums are in 223 South Hall.
Tuesday, May 15, 8:30-9 a.m., James Donato, visiting assistant professor of finance, Long Island University.
Wednesday, May 16, 8:30-9 a.m., Kiseok Nam, visiting associate professor of finance, Suffolk University.
Thursday, May 17, 8:30-9 a.m., Lisa Breger, economics lecturer, UWRF.
Open forums for campus rec positions
Campus Recreation will be hosting on-campus interviews for candidates for the following two positions. Please consider attending the open forums to meet the candidates and provide your feedback.
Outdoor recreation coordinator
Tuesday, May 15, 10:45-11:30 a.m., Willow River Room, UC, Jake Brunnquell, bachelors from UW-Eau Claire, current outdoor rec coordinator at UWRF.
Thursday, May 17, 9:45-10:30 a.m., Willow River Room, UC, Jarred Lilyhorn, bachelors and masters from University of Toledo, current intern with University of South Carolina outdoor rec.
Fitness and recreation services coordinator
Tuesday, May 15, 2:45-3:30 p.m., Willow River Room, UC, Jeff Kruger, bachelors from UW-Steven’s Point, masters from St. Cloud State, most recently head strength and conditioning coach at Norwich University.
Wednesday, May 16, 10-10:45 a.m., Willow River Room, UC, Chad Flanagan, bachelors from UWRF, current fitness and rec services coordinator at UWRF.
Thursday, May 17, 1-1:45 p.m., Willow River Room, UC, Kaitlyn Schoofs, bachelor from UW-Oshkosh, current assistant program manager at EXOS.
Upcoming Events
May Surplus Sale, Friday, May 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Hagestad Hall. Please enter through the main doors adjacent to East Cascade Ave. Check out UW-River Falls Surplus on Facebook to learn more about the program and to see items up for sale.
Compost Sale, Saturday, May 12, 8 a.m.-noon, Mann Valley Farm, 129 S. Glover Road, River Falls. Cost is $30/yard. For more information, call Mark Watrud at 715-425-4862 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Commencement, Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. ceremonies, Knowles Field House at the Falcon Center. For more information including live streaming, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/CurrentStudents/CommencementInformation/Index.cfm.
Don’t Forget
Thursday, May 10
Last day of final exams. Final day of spring 2018 semester.
Education News
Amid #MeToo, more colleges host women as graduation speakers<https://apnews.com/56454dded0a14409a5630997341a9bc7>, Associated Press, May 9.
Another top UW System employee gets severance payout, as lobbyist gets $48 K to resign<http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_6dea102e-1ea3-5e04-8f39-6da9e01e1926.html>, Madison.com, May 10.
Wisconsin tech colleges promote flexibility after losing a third of enrollment in 15 years<https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/2018/05/09/wisconsin-technical-college-enrollment-drops-amid-boom-economy/504669002/> (mentions declining high school graduates, UW System reorganization), Sheboygan Press, May 9.
Focusing on the Finish Line<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/05/09/students-close-graduation-may-be-risk-dropping-out>, Inside Higher Ed, May 9.
Traditional Teaching May Deepen Inequality. Can a Different Approach Fix It?<https://www.chronicle.com/article/Traditional-Teaching-May/243339/?key=17K21y7n_SjUZ04t4-9d7ocVNm_VQNCnxJDAZUhPTQJJLnXyuUBGGlfpyNeLue4wOXFPb2d6Z0xObXdWRXhkaGtyb3N0bTZPbnpnM212c2NvNmFpQ2k3NHBUVQ#.WvMH6Kerpl4.gmail> Chronicle of Higher Education, May 6.
No clear solution to nationwide shortage of computer science professors<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/05/09/no-clear-solution-nationwide-shortage-computer-science-professors>, Inside Higher Ed, May 9.
Chief diversity officer position is new path to presidency<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/05/07/chief-diversity-officer-position-new-path-presidency>, Inside Higher Ed, May 7.
If you cannot access the above articles from the links provided, copy the article title into Google and search for the article or try Davee Library.
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