FALCON DAILY



Monday, Oct. 5, 2015



“When you make the world tolerable for yourself, you make a world tolerable for others.” --Anais Nin



Falcons win Homecoming game in overtime



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Head football coach Matt Walker hugs fullbacks coach Cory Clark as they celebrate the Falcon's 21-20 overtime Homecoming win against UW-La Crosse Saturday at Ramer Field. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.



Announcements



United Way Campaign ends today

UWRF’s United Way Campaign ends today, Oct. 5. For those interested in donating, visit Molly Matzek in 218D North Hall to obtain a pledge form or call 3247 and one will be sent to you. Thank you for your support.



Annual Benefits Fair Wednesday

The annual Benefits Fair is Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. Meet with representatives from the health plans and other benefit vendors. The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period runs Oct. 5-30 and is the only opportunity to make changes to your benefits unless you have an eligible family status or employment change during the year. There are many important changes to the State Group Health Insurance plans for 2016. Visit https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/ for detailed information about these changes.



Celebrate Customer Services Week 2015 with DoTS

In 1992, Congress proclaimed Customer Service Week a nationally recognized event, celebrated annually during the first week in October. This will be DoTS first year joining in on the national celebration recognizing the efforts of people on campus who provide services and customer service to our UWRF campus community.  For a list of the events this week, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/DOTS/CustomerServiceWeek.cfm. Hope to see you at one of our fun events! All events are located in our Service Center, 160 Davee Library.



Touchdown Tuesday at the Falcon Shop

We are celebrating the big Falcon Homecoming win with a 15% off sale. Take 5% discount off all UWRF clothing and gift items for each of the three touchdowns scored on Saturday! In store and online.



October is Campus Sustainability Month

UWRF has kicked off Campus Sustainability Month with the creation of a Facebook page. Please like “UW-River Falls Sustainability” to receive regular updates on the existing sustainability initiatives on campus as well as future goals and programs. If you are involved in any sustainability projects, events, or initiatives and would like them promoted through the Facebook page, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Upcoming URSCA opportunities

*  Fall Gala – For undergraduates to present their URSCA projects at the fall showcase event, online registration is open through Nov. 25 at http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/FallGala.cfm. All disciplines are encouraged to present their research through interactive displays, posters, art displays, short films, Prezi presentations and PowerPoint presentations. The Fall Gala is Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC.

*  National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) – Open online application period is Oct. 5-Dec. 2 for undergraduates to submit their abstracts to present at NCUR. All disciplines are encouraged to apply. When applying, be sure to list URSCA Coordinator Elizabeth Jordahl ([log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>) as your campus coordinator to ensure that the URSCA Office is notified of your application. NCUR is April 7-9, 2016, at the University of North Carolina at Asheville. For more information, visit http://www.cur.org/ncur_2016/.



Upcoming Events



UW System Strategic Planning Open Forum, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 8:30-10 a.m., St. Croix Room, UC. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by noon today, Oct. 5. The UW System has begun a strategic planning process. The first step in that process has been to listen to the thoughts and expectations of Wisconsin residents, businesses, and community leaders at a series of 14 listening sessions (currently underway) across the state. Faculty, staff, and students at each institution are also invited to participate in dedicated sessions on their campus, to ensure maximum participation and sharing of ideas by UW internal stakeholders. The goal of campus-based input gathering exercises is to ensure UW employees and students have a significant voice in the strategic planning process. At UW-River Falls, with input from our shared governance leaders, it has been decided that we will gather our responses to the strategic questions identified by UW System in three steps: 1) hold an open forum 2) conduct an all employee and student survey 3) hold a final open forum at which the results of steps 1 and 2 will be presented and refined before being sent to the UW System. More information about the UW System strategic planning process can be found at https://www.wisconsin.edu/strategic-planning/.



Need a current headshot? If you need an updated headshot taken or are a new hire to campus and need a headshot for the website, Campus Photographer Kathy Helgeson will now offer two 1 and 1/2 hour blocks per month for new hires or those needing updates to come in. The next open session is Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 9:30-11 a.m. in 28 North Hall. Stop by anytime within this time frame. No appointment necessary. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Any headshots that are needed must be taken during these open sessions. No other appointments will be taken for headshots outside of these open times.



Series on Innovation & Excellence event “Behind the Scenes: A Closer Look at the Recruitment and Admission Process,” Tuesday, Oct. 6, noon, Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Open to all current UWRF faculty and staff. Presentation by Sarah Egerstrom, director of Admissions and New Student and Family Programs. Registration required at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kaatzzcab&oeidk=a07ebm53ett3e10db57.



2015 Edward N. Peterson Lecture Series Presentation:  “From Hemisphere to Country:  A Genealogy of ‘America’,” in coordination with UWRF’s Year of Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4:30 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Reception at 4 p.m. Presented by Florencia E. Mallon, Julieta Kirkwood Professor of History, UW-Madison. Free and open to the public. For full details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/HIST/Events/PetersonLectureSeries/Index.cfm.



Innovation Challenge Workshop:  Lean Startup, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 4:30-5:30 p.m., 221 South Hall. UW-River Falls Second Annual Innovation Challenge encourages students to take their creative ideas to the next level. Using a new approach to business startups, the Lean Startup Methodology, students are required to get out of the building and test their product or service with target customers. Students in any area of interest across campus can participate. No entrepreneurial or business training is required – just the spirit and ambition to investigate how to bring an idea to market. Students compete for the chance to win up to $30,000! Interested in mentoring a team? All teams are required to find a staff or faculty mentor. Join us to learn more about how to get involved. Student registration deadline is Oct. 30.



24th Annual Outdoor Art Installations, Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 7-8, campus-wide. Temporary outdoor installations designed by art students to highlight a specific site on the UWRF campus grounds may be viewed any time of day. Maps identifying the individual sites can be picked up in the lobby of Kleinpell Fine Arts near Gallery 101 beginning Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Everyone is asked to respect the installations and to avoid altering or damaging the artwork.



Language Matters Presentation, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-2 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC. Language Matters is a series of presentations and discussions on issues regarding second language teaching and learning. In this presentation titled, "Maximizing Professional Organization Benefits," Conan Kmiecik and Rhonda Petree will discuss the benefits of belonging to TESOL/EFL/ESL related professional organizations. Discussion topics include job searches, accessing grants and awards, student memberships and opportunities, and career advancement.



GeoGebra Workshop, Monday, Oct.12, 3:15-4 p.m., 205 North Hall. Presented by Mathematics Professor Kathy Tomlinson. GeoGebra is a dynamic mathematics software used for teaching and learning mathematics. The workshop focus is on ways GeoGebra is used to improve student learning. Participants will want to bring a laptop or tablet computer. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Master in Social Work Meet and Greet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the Falls Room, UC. This event is open to the student body. At this event eight local master in social work programs will be in attendance providing information about their programs and answering questions. Please stop by if you are interested in pursuing a Masters in Social Work. Sponsored by the UWRF Social Work Field Education Program. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Don't Forget



Monday, Oct. 5



La Frontera/The Border Photography Exhibition, ends Oct. 8, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Gallery 101, KFA. Exhibition of three internationally recognized photographers:  Byron Brauchli (Mexico), Laura Migliorino (U.S.), and Anthony Marchetti (U.S.) in conjunction with the Year of Mexico program. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Art Department.



Education News



“Plan calls for UW-Madison to drop cap on nonresident enrollment<http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/plans-calls-for-uw-to-drop-cap-on-nonresident-enrollment-b99588800z1-330352571.html>,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct.2.



“Big turnout for UW System listening sessions<http://www.thenorthwestern.com/story/news/education/2015/10/01/big-turnout-uw-system-listening-sessions/73157686/?from=global&sessionKey=&autologin=>,” The Northwestern, Oct. 1.



“Planned Parenthood critics have new target<http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/planned-parenthood-universities-214353>—<http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/planned-parenthood-universities-214353>universities<http://www.politico.com/story/2015/10/planned-parenthood-universities-214353>,” Politico, Oct. 2.



“College Rankings Fail to Measure the Influence of the Institution<http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/02/business/new-college-rankings-dont-show-how-alma-mater-affects-earnings.html?ref=education&_r=1>,” The New York Times, Oct. 1.





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