FALCON DAILY


Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015

"All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual." Albert Einstein

Students raise awareness of environmental justice

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The ECOS student club acted in concert with a global movement for Global Divestment Day with a flash mob demonstration Friday in the UC. The ECOS activism places UWRF in communication with global studies and global communities working for social and environmental justice. On Global Divestment Day more than 450 events in 60 countries  declared it's wrong to wreck the climate and it's wrong to profit from wrecking it. More information on Global Divestment can be found at http://gofossilfree.org/wrap-up/. For more information about the UWRF ECOS club, email club president [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Submitted photo.

Announcements

Faculty volunteers needed with Pre-College Program
The Pre-College Program is in need of faculty to participate in a discussion group with middle school students during their campus tour. All we ask is about an hour of your time. You will give a description of your role on campus and then answer questions from the students. Upcoming dates are:  Feb. 25, March 5, March 24, March 26, April 8, April 9, April 15 and April 23. All visits are currently on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday at 10 a.m. with the exception of the March 5 date which is at 11 a.m. If interested in helping out, email s<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3531.

Upcoming Events

Peace Corps General Information Session, Thursday, Feb. 19, 4-5 p.m., Falls Room, UC. Learn about what it’s like to be a Peace Corps volunteer, benefits of service, and how to qualify. For more information, call 651-210-2011.

Men's ice hockey vs. UW-Stevens Point, Friday, Feb. 20, 7:05 p.m, Hunt Arena. Senior Night.

RADD Jazz Cabaret, Friday, Feb. 20, 7:30-11 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC. Feature Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Free and open to everyone. Free refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.

RADD Jazz Concert, Saturday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. UWRF Jazz Ensemble and guest artist Donny McCaslin on saxophone. Free and open to everyone. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.

Don't Forget

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Falcon Shop Two-Day Sale, Feb. 18 and 19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., UC. Get 25 percent off Champion and Jansport brand clothing and other items throughout the store.

Contemporary Political Issues Roundtable:  "Education Reform in the 21st Century," presented by Neil Kraus of the Political Science Department, noon, Trimbelle River Room, UC. Beverages provided. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Faculty Senate meeting, 3:30 p.m., Willow River Room, UC. 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]>.

Documentary Discussion:  "Writing Across Borders," 4-6 p.m., Wind River Room, UC. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to view and discuss the documentary "Writing Across Borders." The documentary's purpose is to help faculty, writing assistants, and other professionals work more productively with international students in writing environments. To preview the documentary, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quI0vq9VF-c. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Pub Trivia hosted by Twin Cites Trivia Mafia., 5-7 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC. Free and open to everyone. Free snacks and beverages.

Men's basketball vs. UW-Eau Claire, 7 p.m., Karges.

Education News

"Protesters bring 'Save Our UW' message to Governor Walker's Wauwatosa home<http://www.jrn.com/tmj4/news/Protesters-bring-Save-Our-UW-message-to-Governor-Walkers-Wauwatosa-home-292120381.html>," TMJ, Feb. 16.

"Walker's UW Cuts: The Worst Kind of Compromise<http://www.progressive.org/news/2015/02/188002/walkers-uw-cuts-worst-kind-compromise>," The Progressive, Feb. 16.

"Ed Garvey: If we don't fight to protect UW, we will deserve what we get<http://host.madison.com/news/opinion/column/ed_garvey/ed-garvey-if-we-don-t-fight-to-protect-uw/article_4ec059e5-01d4-5550-8ca5-aaa895d65fd5.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 16.

"Both sides looking at state budget alternatives<http://fox11online.com/2015/02/16/both-sides-looking-at-state-budget-alternatives/>," Fox 11, Feb. 16.

"Walker Administration Plans to Delay Repaying Debt to Avert Budget Shortfall<http://www.wpr.org/walker-administration-plans-delay-repaying-debt-avert-budget-shortfall>," Wisconsin Public Radio, Feb. 16.

"Huebsch to PSC, Neitzel to replace him as DOA secretary<http://wispolitics.com/index.Iml?Article=342195>," WisPolitics, Feb. 17.

"Efforts underway to curb impact of Common Core-aligned tests,<http://www.jsonline.com/news/efforts-underway-to-curb-common-core-as-first-tests-near-b99446041z1-292126991.html>" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 16.

"More Than Adjuncts<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/02/17/new-faculty-model-u-denver-could-be-prototype-reform>," Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 17.

"Think your college search is almost over? Thing again: For many, a transfer awaits<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/02/16/think-your-college-search-is-almost-over-think-again-for-many-a-transfer-awaits/>," The Washington Post, Feb. 16.


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