FALCON DAILY



Friday, May 1, 2015



“If ants are such busy workers, how come they find time to go to all the picnics?” --Marie Dressler



Today is final day of Plant Sale on UC mall



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Mary Maillette and Mandy Collura, both from the Admissions Office, shop for herb plants on the UC mall Thursday during the Annual Bedding Plant Sale. Hanging baskets, patio planters, pack annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs, all locally grown on campus by students, are for sale until 4 p.m. today. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.



Announcements





Holds and Deliver to My Office requests unavailable



Holds and Deliver to My Office requests will be unavailable in the Davee Library catalog from May 4- 20 due to a migration to a new library services platform. Please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for Deliver to My Office requests. Call the Circulation Desk at 3321 for more information.





CSAC deadline for topics/questions is today



The Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC) will hold an open meeting with Chancellor Van Galen, Elizabeth Frueh and Donna Robole, on Thursday, May 14, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Please send any questions or topics that you wish to be discussed during this meeting to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Friday, May 1.





Updated farewell party for Linda Jordan and Ziomara Cervantes



A farewell party for Linda Jordan and Ziomara Cervantes will be on Tuesday, May 5, from noon-2 p.m. in 104 Davee Library (Tutoring Center). A short program will start at 1:15 p.m. Linda is retiring and Zio will be starting graduate school at the University of Minnesota next fall. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3531.



Upcoming Events



College Visit Day, Saturday, May 2, Riverview Ballroom, UC. The Admissions Office is welcoming families to campus. Many of the students visiting are here to make final decisions about their enrollment in the fall and there may also be juniors just starting their college search. Please give any visitors you see a warm Falcon welcome. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



39th Annual Colt Sale, Saturday, May 2, 11 a.m., UWRF Campus Farm, 1475 S. Wasson Lane. The event starts at 11 a.m with a sale preview where all of the horses will be ridden for potential buyers. Following the preview, lunch will be served. During lunch, student trainers will be available to answer questions about the horses. The formal sale will begin at 2 p.m. Additional information about the sale and the horses can be found at http://www.uwrfcoltsale.com. The website features videos, full performance pedigrees, and a description of riding qualities. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 715-425-3704.



First Mondays Under the Dome Planetarium Show, "Constellations:  Southern Hemisphere," Monday, May 4, 7-7:30 p.m., 201 Ag Science. The 1/2 hour presentations are free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Seating is limited to 50 people. For more information, call 3560 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Don't Forget



Friday, May 1



UWRF’s First Online FUNdraiser, going on now! No sweating required. Our goal is to raise $5,000 in one day for the Falcon Annual Fund. Prizes, Falcon swag, and dollar for dollar matched power hours. Find out more at http://www.uwrf.edu/Give/falcon5k.cfm. Encourage your friends to participate!



College Visit Day, today and Saturday, May 2, Riverview Ballroom, UC. The Admissions Office is welcoming families to campus today and tomorrow for College Visit Days. Many of the students visiting are here to make final decisions about their enrollment in the fall and there may also be juniors just starting their college search. Please give any visitors you see a warm Falcon welcome. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Final Day of Annual Bedding Plant Sale, Friday, May 1, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m., UC mall (rain site is Falcon’s Nest or greenhouse). Plants for your garden, porch, yard or Mother’s Day! Hanging baskets, patio planters, pack annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs. Locally grown on-campus by UWRF students. Cash or checks only please. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3345.



Coffee Concert, noon, Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Featuring UWRF music faculty Natalia Moiseeva (violin) and Joe Hagedorn (guitar). Refreshments provided after the concert. Free and open to all.



Pet Therapy, 3-4 p.m., Hagestad Hall lawn, rain site is 211 Hagestad Hall. Need a little canine comfort? Come relieve some stress with the therapy dogs. For more information, contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Focus On U Season Finale, 7-8 p.m., UC. Join us and experience what it is like to be a part of a live studio audience. Audience members are encouraged to arrive early as shows start at 7 p.m. sharp. The semester finale is packed with comedy, live band performances, audience participation, notable guest interviews, and valuable prizes from local businesses to giveaway. Guests: Minnesota filmmakers Madeline Fleming and Mkg West. Live band:  Reina del Cid. Free and open to the public. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



University Theatre:  “Hay Fever,” tonight and Saturday  May 2, 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. A comedy by Noel Coward, directed by Jim Zimmerman. Admission is $12/adults, $9/seniors 60+ and $5/students w/ID. For more information, call the Box Office at 3114.



Education News



“Advocates want to spare two-year campuses from funding cuts, UW president disagrees<http://www.wrn.com/2015/04/advocates-want-to-spare-two-year-campuses-from-funding-cuts-uw-president-disagrees/>,” Wisconsin Radio Network, April 30.



“Dean McCall:  Employers should oppose UW System cuts<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/opinion/mailbag/dean-mccall-employers-should-oppose-uw-system-cuts/article_0a7b326e-21fc-5dde-bc49-2b6db7615680.html>,” The Cap Times, April 30.



“At least 54 UW employees report being victims of tax fraud<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/steven_elbow/at-least-uw-employees-report-being-victims-of-tax-fraud/article_4ff7a74a-d5d9-5295-8846-359cbccf824d.html>,” The Cap Times, April 29.



“Credit Where Credit’s Due<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/04/30/american-historical-association-releases-draft-guidelines-evaluating-digital>,” Inside Higher Ed, April 30.



“Five studies find online courses are not working well at community colleges<http://hechingerreport.org/five-studies-find-online-courses-are-not-working-at-community-colleges/>,” The Hechinger Report, April 27.



“Update:  WI on pace for most layoff notifications of Walker administration in 2015,<http://www.wkow.com/story/28921078/2015/04/28/wisconsin-on-pace-for-most-layoffs-of-walker-administration-in-2015> WKOW.com, April 28.





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