FALCON DAILY

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

"One cannot and must not try to erase the past merely because it does not fit the present." --Golda Meir

Finals Fest bands announced

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Michal Berkoben, Anna Hunter, and Jay Plemon, all of the Student Life office, watch a clip of Davina and the Vagabonds<http://davinaandthevagabonds.com/>, one of three bands chosen to perform at  Finals Fest May 9 at the Wall Amphitheatre. Taj Raj<http://tajraj.bandcamp.com/> and <http://www.heiruspecs.com/> <http://www.heiruspecs.com/> Heiruspecs<http://www.heiruspecs.com/> will also perform. All are free and open to the public. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

[cid:5310786C-1929-44FB-BAB3-98872C3442B9]   New Central Heating Plant superintendent
Please welcome Steven (Woody) Wodarz as superintendent at the Central Heating Plant. Woody graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from UWRF and holds a Vocational Certificate in Meat Cutting/Sausage Making from Southwest Tech in Fennimore. He began working for UWRF in 1997 as a security officer and transferred into the Central Heating Plant in 2006. Woody holds a Minnesota First Class B Engineer License as well as an ASOPE Facility Operating-Engineer Second Class License. Woody began his duties Jan. 12.

CIBD ribbon cutting participants encouraged to walk or carpool
Those planning to attend the ribbon cutting for the Center for Innovation and Business Development, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today at the Municipal Power Plant (401 S. Winter), are encouraged to carpool or walk to the event as on-site parking is limited. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Faculty needed to serve on panel on Thursday
Faculty help needed. The last middle school visit of the semester is this week and we need faculty volunteers. We are looking for faculty members to serve on a question/answer panel on Thursday, April 10, from 10-11 a.m. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you are interested.

UW System Board of Regents on campus Thursday and Friday
UWRF will host the April meeting of the UW System Board of Regents this week, April 10 and 11. This is a special occasion as the Regents meet on our  campus only once every seven years. You are welcome to attend any of the open meetings and are encouraged to attend the full board meeting at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday in the Riverview Ballroom, where Chancellor Van Galen will make a presentation highlighting the unique strengths of and strategic direction for UWRF. An agenda for the meeting can be found at http://www.uwsa.edu/bor/agenda/2014/april-outline.pdf.

Bicycle safety reminder
With the return of warm weather, bicycles are once again moving around campus. Please use the racks (not trees or poles) to secure your bike when not in use, running the cable through the frame as well as the front wheel to prevent theft.

If it is potentially life threatening or if you're in doubt, call 911
Reminder:  If you observe a medical emergency on campus, you should call 911 (once you have secured an outside line), even in the victim requests that you not do this. River Falls Emergency Medical Services (ambulance) only charges if the person is assessed, treated, or transported. A person may refuse any services or transport once the ambulance arrives. Staff in University Police and Student Health Services do not have the training and equipment to respond to and treat persons with medical emergencies. It is vital to get trained individuals and appropriate equipment to the scene to assist the victim as soon as possible. Contact Alice Reilly-Myklebust, director of Student Health and Counseling Service, at 3293.


UW System LTDC Virtual Showcase

The UW System Learning Technology Development Council (UWS LTDC) is pleased to announce the 2014 UWS LTDC Virtual Showcase April 10-11,  from 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Inspiring keynote presentations will be given by Alec Couros<http://educationaltechnology.ca/couros/>, University of Regina<http://www.uregina.ca/education/faculty-staff/faculty/couros-alec.html>, on Thursday at 9 a.m. and Gardner Campbell, Virginia Commonwealth University, on Friday at 9 a.m.. Other presentations will be delivered by faculty and staff from UW System campuses where they will  share their innovative uses, best practices, how-to’s and much more on a variety of learning technologies that span classroom, blended and online topics.  Session titles, descriptions and times are available at 2014 UWS LTDC Showcase schedule<http://uwsltdcshowcase.wordpress.com/2014-showcase/2014-session-schedule/>. All UWRF faculty and staff are invited to participate either in your office or with Teaching and Learning Technologies staff, who will be hosting the showcase in 163 Davee Library both days. To register, visit 2014 UWS LTDC Showcase<http://uwsltdcshowcase.wordpress.com/>. Questions? Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, UWRF LTDC representative.

Outstanding Service Award nominations sought
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations outside of the university community that have made exemplary contributions to UWRF through their support of our goals and their volunteer efforts on our behalf.  The 2014 Outstanding Service Award recipient(s) will be recognized at the UWRF Commencement in December 2014. The Chancellor selects the award recipients based on the recommendations of the UWRF Faculty Senate External Relations Committee. Nominations for the award may be submitted by members of the UWRF community, alumni, and UWRF Foundation members.  A written recommendation should be attached to the nomination form and is limited to two pages. More information and a nomination form can be found athttp://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityAdvancement/Achievements.cfm. Nominations are due by Wednesday, April 30, and should be sent to Dan McGinty, director of Alumni Relations, 310 South Hall.

Women & Science Spring Conference registrations due Friday
Please join us at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells for the 2014 Women & Science Spring Conference. The Women & Science Program will pay for your hotel room and meals. Your deans expect to cover the cost of a fleet vehicle or reimburse you for your mileage. After the registrations are in, carpools can be arranged. Find the schedule and download the registration form at http://www.uwosh.edu/wis/spring-conference. E-mail your completed form to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Friday, April 11. If you wish to bring a guest, you will need to pay an additional room charge (for example, $59 for up to three additional guests in the room). If your guest wishes to join us for meals, you would pay the charges listed on the registration form. For more information, call 920-424-7414 or visit http://www.uwosh.edu/wis.

Professional Development grant applications due April 15
Faculty and Instructional Academic Staff Professional Development grant applications for travel commencing on dates between July 1-Sept. 30 are due by April 15. For additional information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultyDevelopment/FundingOpportunities/PresentationsAndProfessionalConferences.cfm.

Nominations sought for PB Poorman Award
The Inclusivity Initiative for LGBTQ People invites nominations for the annual Dr. PB Poorman Award. The award winner will be honored at the annual Wisconsin Women’s Studies/UW System LGBTQ Conference, held Oct. 17-19 at UWRF. To be eligible, individuals must either be currently employed 50 percent time or greater as a member of a UWS institution as faculty, instructional or non-instructional academic staff, classified staff, or a registered student at one of the UW System institutions. The PB Poorman Award is intended to recognize distinguished and consistent achievements in service of LGBTQ people within the UW System. Nomination materials are due electronically by April 30. For more information, email k<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Faculty Senate meeting
The Faculty Senate will meet on Wednesday, April 9, at 3:30 p.m. in the Willow River Room, UC. For details or an agenda, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Agendas/Index.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Classified Staff Advisory Council meeting
Classified staff and interested others are invited to the Classified Staff Advisory Council meeting on Thursday, April 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Cooklock Room, Davee Library.  Agendas, minutes and other information about CSAC can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/.
Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 9, noon-1 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC, LinkedIn 101 Faculty and Staff Lunch-n-Learn Session presented by Career Services. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Career Services will communicate the importance of LinkedIn, strategies for developing a strong LinkedIn profile, as well as how to best support students in developing their LinkedIn presence. For additional information, call 3572.

Wednesday, April 9, 6 p.m., UW-River Falls Hudson Center, 2501 Hanley Road, Hudson, Part-time MBA information session hosted by CBE for those interested in learning more about earning a master’s degree in business administration through our part-time/evening MBA program. Attendees will meet with Director of Graduate Studies Leanne Van Allen and with other prospective MBA students. For more information, call Van Allen at 3335 or visit http://www.uwrf.edu/MBA.

Thursday, April 10, 3-4 p.m., breezeway, Davee Library, Year of Germany Book Discussion. Eileen Korenic of the Physics Department will lead a discussion of "Tycho and Kepler:  The Unlikely Partnership that Forever Changed our Understanding of the Heavens." In this acclaimed book, author Kitty Ferguson tells the fascinating, unlikely tale of Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler and their contribution to astronomy and understanding of the cosmos. Free and open to the public. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thursday, April 10, 6 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA, Focus Film Series:  "Plan 9 From Outer Space." Aliens, zombies and vampires.  Written and directed by Ed Wood in 1957, it is widely regarded as one of the worst movies ever made. Free and open to the public. Donations to Focus on U are appreciated. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, April 8
*  8 a.m.-5 p.m., Falcon Shop, UC, Falcon Shop One-day Sale. Get 25 percent off hats, shorts, t-shirts, and totebags. Get an additional 25 percent off all yellow sticker clearance. Some offers also online at http://<mailto:http://www.uwrfshop.com><http://www.uwrfshop.com/>www.uwrfshop.com<mailto:http://www.uwrfshop.com>.
*  3:30 p.m., 401 S. Winter, CIBD Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. The campus community is invited to a ribbon cutting for the renovated east office addition of the River Falls Municipal Power Plant (401 S. Winter). The space houses the newly created UWRF Center for Innovation and Business Development and relocated Small Business Development Center. The ceremony is co-sponsored by UWRF and the River Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Please carpool or walk as parking space is limited. For more information, call Blake Fry at 3711.
*  6:30 p.m., 141 KFA, International Traveling Classroom 2015 Informational Meeting. ITC is an innovative, one of a kind, spring semester-length study-abroad program that allows UWRF students to live, study and learn in several locations throughout Europe. For more information, email k<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Education News
"Walker defends UW's decision to hire one of his former aides<http://www.haywardwi.com/news/regional/article_d05df312-bc2f-11e3-a318-0019bb2963f4.html>," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4.
"Tom Still: Getting behind the numbers on why new company creation is important<http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/tom-still-getting-behind-the-numbers-on-why-new-company/article_54060705-586e-50af-81a1-5d91cc16c959.html>," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 5.
"Walker, Burke disagree over merit of student athlete unions<http://www.wpr.org/walker-burke-disagree-over-merit-student-athlete-unions>," Wisconsin Public Radio, April 4.
"Stuck in the middle<http://shar.es/BBvHP>," Chronicle of Higher Education, April 7.

To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit the <http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> UW System’s clipsheet<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php>.

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