FALCON DAILY

Friday, Feb. 27, 2015

"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success." --Henry Ford

Annual event thanks donors for supporting UWRF

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Associate Vice Chancellor Kris Anderson puts a signed thank you card up on the board for National Student Engagement and Philanthropy Day Tuesday in the UC. It was the third annual event to say thanks to the donors who support the university. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

Employee benefits and the Governor's 2015-17 proposed budget

Feb. 26 memo from Alan Crist, senior associate vice president/Office of Human Resources & Workforce Diversity/UW System:

"I know there is great interest in the status of employee benefits under the changes proposed in the Governor’s 2015-17 budget. In brief, employees of the UW System will have the same employee benefits available under the Governor’s proposed budget as they do now.

Many employees have expressed concern about the future of employee benefits and may be making important retirement decisions based on uncertainty about whether they might lose a very valuable benefit if they do not retire. I repeat, there is no language in the biennial budget bill currently before the Legislature that would change benefits currently available to UW System employees. This includes the proposed UW System Authority model.

I will keep you informed as I learn of additional information."

15-passenger van and mini bus training
Driver training for 15-passenger vans and the 14-passenger mini bus will be held  March 24 and 25. Training consists of an online session and behind the wheel driving. A fee of $50 will be charged to your department account. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for information or to register. Date and times will be determined by number of participants. Details about the mini bus are available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Facilities/FleetVehicles.cfm.

Teaching and learning symposium
The St. Croix Vounty Educational Collaborative (SCVEC) is presenting a teaching and learning symposium, “Designing Learning for the Millenial Generation," at WITC-New Richmond from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 27. The sympoisum is an opportunity for secondary and post-secondary educators to explore the issues surrounding the education of the millennim generation. For more information, visit http://www.scvec.tk<http://www.scvec.tk/>. To register email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by March 20. The event is free for educators from any of the five SCVEC partner organizations (UW-River Falls, WITC, CVTC, and the school districts of Hudson and River Falls).

Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet from 9-10 a.m. on Monday, March 2, in 364A KFA (GSI Lab/Geography Seminar Room). For the agenda or details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/f<http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/>acultysenate<http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/>/<http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/> or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Upcoming Events

UWRF Nordic Ski Club Team:  Our Neighbors' Race to benefit Our Neighbors' Place, a local homeless shelter, Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. start time, Kilkarney Hills Golf Course, River Falls. 10K and 1 mile skate ski, classic skate, snowshoe, run/walk. Registration at 8 a.m. Registration fee of $30, includes hat and meal. Open to all. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 608-780-1954.

Women's ice hockey vs. UW-Eau Claire, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2:05 p.m., Hunt Arena, WIAC O'Brien Cup Semifinal game.

St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert:  Classical Europe with Natalia Moiseeva on violin, Sunday, March 1, 3 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Free and open to all. Call the Music Department at 3183 for more information.

Clearance Sale in Falcon Shop, Monday, March 2. Take an additional 30 percent off all yellow ticket clearance merchandise.

First Mondays Under the Dome Planetarium Presentation:  "Constellations: Spring and Summer," Monday, March 2, 7-7:30 p.m., 201 Ag Science. Free, open to the public, and suitable for all ages. Seating is limited to 50 people. For more information, call 715-425-3560 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Don't Forget

Friday, Feb. 27

Coffee Concert, noon-1 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Featuring Hans de Jung, saxophonist from Holland. Free and open to all. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.

Africa Night, 6-9 p.m., North Hall auditorium. A cultural event that includes an African fashion show, dance performances by Duniya, Ethiopian style dance, and African foods and refreshments. Sponsored by the Black Student Union in honor of Black History Month. Free and open to all.

Journey House Campus Ministry Quilt/Scarf Auction and Chili Feed, 6-9:30 p.m. at River Falls United Methodist Church,127 S. 2nd Street, River Falls. Live auction of hand-made quilts and scarves, silent auction, live music by Hannah and the Hunyuks, chili and desserts. Tickets are $7 (5 and under are free). For more information, call 715-425-2391 or visit <http://journeyhousecampusministry.org/> journeyhousecampusministry.org<http://journeyhousecampusministry.org/>.

Women's ice hockey vs. UW-Eau Claire, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena. WIAC O'Brien Cup Semifinal game.

Education News

"<http://www.wpr.org/uw-superior-negotiates-uw-eau-claire-over-shared-services>UW-Superior Negotiates with UW-Eau Claire Over Shared Service<http://www.wpr.org/uw-superior-negotiates-uw-eau-claire-over-shared-services>s<http://www.wpr.org/uw-superior-negotiates-uw-eau-claire-over-shared-services>," WPR, Feb. 25.

"Budget cuts 'could change nature' of how UW Colleges operate<http://badgerherald.com/news/2015/02/26/budget-cuts-could-change-nature-of-how-uw-colleges-operate/#.VPCR_EhDVXR>," Badger Herald, Feb. 26.

"UW-Milwaukee students call for show of 'no confidence' in UW system, campus administrators<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/pat_schneider/uw-milwaukee-students-call-for-show-of-no-confidence-in/article_ee8d0aa2-3e82-571d-9dc2-e050a76ea9d8.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 26.

"Right to work latest move in GOP transformation of state<http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/right-to-work-latest-changed-in-gop-transformation-of-state-b99451915z1-294096391.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 25.

"This Billionaire Governor Taxed the Rich and Increased the Minimum Wage—Now, His State's Economy is One of the Best in the Country<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-gibson/mark-dayton-minnesota-economy_b_6737786.html>," Huffington Post, Feb. 24.

"Wisconsin's job creation remained sluggish in latest 12-month report<http://www.jsonline.com/business/wisconsins-job-creation-remained-sluggish-in-latest-12-month-report-b99451174z1-293904791.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 24.

"Universities fear the federal research funding pipeline is withering<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/02/25/universities-fear-the-federal-research-funding-pipeline-is-withering/>," The Washington Post, Feb. 25.

"Are colleges over-regulated?<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/02/24/are-colleges-over-regulated/>" The Washington Post, Feb. 24.


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