FALCON DAILY
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018
“If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.” – Sandy Dahl, wife of Flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl
Progress on gateway project continues
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Progress continues on the 6th Street Gateway project which creates a more visible and distinctive entry to the east end of the campus mall area. The gateway, designed in conjunction with the renovation of Rodli Hall, will become the primary starting point for prospective students and their families as they visit campus. Photo by Cathy Leaf.
Announcements
Annual employee benefits open enrollment
The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period is October 1- 26. The Annual Employee Benefit Fair is Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. Any changes made to benefit plans will be effective Jan. 1, 2019. For 2019 Benefit Plan changes and more information, visit the Annual Benefits Enrollment<https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/> page. For more information about employee benefits, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3621.
ETF member education retirement presentation
An ETF presentation “Preparing for Your Retirement” is being offered in Eau Claire on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 6:30-8 p.m. at Chippewa Valley Technical College, 620 W. Clairemont Ave., in the Business Education Center, Room 103 A/B. No registration necessary. For more information, visit http://etf.wi.gov/members/westcentral.htm.
University Staff Senate meeting Wednesday
The University Staff Senate will meet Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 1:15 p.m. in the 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 Wednesday
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m. in the 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]>.
Upcoming Events
Year of Canada Photo Exhibit Reception, Thursday, Sept. 13, 3-6 p.m., Harriet Barry Gallery, Davee Library. Professor Charles Rader will host a reception for his Year of Canada photo exhibit "Canoe Country - Wabakimi Provincial Park." Free and open to the public. The exhibit is on display through Sept. 30.
Surplus Property Sale, Friday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-noon, 130 Hagestad Hall. Please enter through the main doors adjacent to East Cascade Ave. Check us out on Facebook and at UW-River Falls Surplus to see photos of available items.
Women’s volleyball vs. University of St. Thomas, Friday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m., Page Arena in the Falcon Center.
Women’s volleyball vs. St. Catherine University, Friday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m., Page Arena in the Falcon Center.
Ukulele Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 15, 1-8 p.m., 129 KFA. Free and open to musicians of all ages. No experience necessary. If you are planning to attend, RSVP to [log in to unmask] or 4079 and let us know if you need to borrow a ukulele that day. More details at https://events.uwrf.edu/EventDetails.aspx?EventDetailId=153958
Don’t Forget
Tuesday, Sept. 11
McNair Program Open House, noon-2 p.m. or Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 2-4 p.m., 140 Hagestad Hall. Please encourage students to stop in. Snacks provided. For more information about the McNair Program, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/McNair-Program/
Ice Cream Social, 1-2:30 p.m., 117 South Hall. UW-River Falls has been recognized with two 2018 CASE Educational Fundraising Awards for both overall fundraising performance and overall fundraising improvement. UWRF is one of only six public universities nation-wide to receive both honors and the only UW campus to receive recognition in either category. Please help us celebrate these achievements! The gathering will also provide an opportunity to extend well wishes to Assistant Chancellor of University Advancement Chris Mueller as he leaves UWRF for a new opportunity at the University of St. Scholastica.
Women’s soccer vs. Northland College, 4 p.m., soccer field.
Women’s volleyball vs. UW-Superior, 7 p.m., Page Arena, Falcon Center.
Education News
UW System makes billion-dollar impact on Wisconsin’s economy<http://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2018/09/uw-system-makes-billion-dollar-impact-on-wisconsins-economy>, Daily Cardinal, Sept. 10.
States’ decision to reduce support for higher education comes at a cost<https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2018/09/08/states-decision-reduce-support-higher-education-comes-cost/?utm_term=.4da1fa9d7824>, Washington Post, Sept. 8.
College students predicted to fall by more than 15% after the year 2025<https://hechingerreport.org/college-students-predicted-to-fall-by-more-than-15-after-the-year-2025/>, Hechinger Report, Sept. 10.
An 'Unprecedented' Direction for Title IX<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/09/10/appeals-court-ruling-opens-door-boosted-due-process-rights>, Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 10.
Op-Ed: Betsy DeVos is trying to stop an assault on civil rights on college campuses<https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/betsy-devos-is-trying-to-stop-an-assault-on-civil-rights-on-college-campuses/2018/09/07/eb4b9a52-b208-11e8-9a6a-565d92a3585d_story.html?utm_term=.c140298b70fb>, Washington Post, Sept. 7.
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