FALCON DAILY



Thursday, April 2, 2015



“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” —Joseph Campbell



Construction process begins on Falcon Center



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Construction activity continues at Ramer Field for the Falcon Center. Miron Construction was issued a Notice to Proceed for phase two of the construction on March 13 which allows the construction process to begin. For an update on the construction process, visit <https://www.uwrf.edu/FalconCenter/constructionupdates.cfm> https://www.uwrf.edu/FalconCenter/constructionupdates.cfm. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.



Announcements



McNair Scholars Program has moved

The McNair Scholars Program has moved to 140 Hagestad Hall. The main office line will remain the same at 3528. Natalie Strobach, director the the McNair Scholars Program, has a new number (4252).



UW System Learning Technology Development Council Virtual Showcase

The 2015 UW System Learning Technology Development Council (LTDC) Virtual Showcase is Thursday-Friday, April 9-10, held entirely online. The conference showcases colleagues from around the UW System using technology in support of teaching and learning. The conference is free and open to everyone. For more information, including the complete conference schedule and to register, visit http://www.wisconsin.edu/learning-tech/events-conf/vc2015/. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3687.



Upcoming Events



First Mondays Under the Dome Planetarium Show: “Galaxies," Monday, April 6, 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]>.



Career Talk with Former UWRF History Students, Tuesday, April 7, 6-8 p.m., 302 KFA. Two former UWRF students currently working in the Minnesota State Legislature will talk about careers after college. Open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.



Don't Forget



Thursday, April 2



Peer-to-Peer Faculty Development Workshop, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and Friday, April 3, from 3-4:30 p.m., Trimbelle Room, UC. Topic:  Academic Open Meetings with Tim Holleran. Hosted by the Teacher Education Department, Peer-to-Peer offers hands-on strategy workshops to all faculty and staff. Stipends are still available this year for teachers interested in exploring a new teaching method in their classroom. Read more at http://www.uwrf.edu/TED/pd.cfm.





Employment transfer opportunity for permanent classified employees

Operations Program Associate (100%); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 11; Textbook Services. More information at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/1299. Eligible candidates must be a permanent classified employee and hold a position that is equal to or higher than the announced position. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions regarding transfer eligibility. If interested and eligible to transfer, submit a letter of interest and a resume to Deb Schwab, Human Resources Office, 216 North Hall, no later than today, April 2.



Education News



“UW-Eau Claire host system president, addresses budget issues<http://www.weau.com/home/headlines/UW-Eau-Claire-host-system-president-addresses-budget-issues-298387351.html>,” WEAU, April 1.



“Closing of historic Va. women’s college signals turmoil for higher education<http://www.cbsnews.com/news/closing-of-sweet-briar-college-signals-turmoil-for-higher-education/>,” CBS Evening News, March 31.



“How German higher education controls costs<http://www.marketplace.org/topics/education/learning-curve/how-german-higher-education-controls-costs>,” Marketplace, March 31.





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