FALCON DAILY

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

"Men love to wonder, and that is the seed of science." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

Students present research at Posters event

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UWRF students Megan Kreitzman, left, and Laura Robey are pictured with UW System President Ray Cross during the 11th Annual Posters in the Rotunda held Wednesday in Madison. Kreitzman and Robey presented their research project, "Mycobacteriophage cluster determination using immunity testing and multiplex PCR," to legislators, state leaders, and other supporters. Their project is part of the phage genomics research initiative at UWRF sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Eight UWRF students presented research at Posters in the Rotunda. For more information on the event, visit http://www.wisconsin.edu/posters. Submitted photo.

Announcements

Retirement reception for Keith Hansen
Please join us as we celebrate Keith Hansen’s retirement on Wednesday, March 26, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Facilities Management. Keith has 17 years of service with Facilities Management.

Classified staff open meeting with Chancellor Van Galen
The Classified Staff Advisory Council would like to invite all classified staff and interested others to attend an Open Meeting with Chancellor Dean Van Galen on Thursday, March 27, at 12:30 p.m. in 220 Hagestad Hall. Please submit any topics you would like to see covered to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Degree conferred reports available
The Degrees Conferred Report for Fall 2013-14 and J-Term 2013-14 Bachelors Degrees is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/DegreesConferredReportsBachelors/Index.cfm. The Degrees Conferred Report for Fall/J-Term 2013-14 Masters Degrees is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/ReportsMasters.cfm. Questions may be directed to Linda at 3342 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Upcoming 403b and 457 events
Want to learn more about the additional retirement plans offered by the university or how to enroll? Or would you like to discuss your current TSA or WDC plan with a company representative? Upcoming informational sessions and individual counseling appointments offered by the university and representatives of participating plans are listed below. Contact the plan or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for more information.
403b (TSA) and 457 (WDC) informational sessions:  UWRF’s TSA board member Mike Stifter and Benefits Specialist Eric Sterner will be holding informational sessions on the Tax-Sheltered Annuity and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation plans today, March 25, at noon in the Trimbelle River Room, UC and again on Wednesday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m., in the Trimbelle River Room, UC. If you would like to learn more about either retirement savings plan or how to enroll, attend one of these sessions. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Ameriprise (403b) sessions: Wednesday, April 2, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Red Cedar Room, UC. To reserve a space call 715-386-4100.
Fidelity (403b) sessions: Tuesday, April 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Red Cedar Room, UC. Reservations details TBA.

Kinnickinnic Project application deadline is March 28
The Kinnickinnic Project supports faculty from all disciplines who want to incorporate concepts of social, economic and/or environmental sustainability into their courses. The 4th annual Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum Workshop will be held May 28 & 29. All faculty members are encouraged to apply for this professional development opportunity. Look for a followup Call for Applications in your email this week. If you are interested but not ready with a proposal please send one of us a note: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Undergraduate Stipends & Expenses Grant
A new round just announced! The Undergraduate Stipends & Expenses Grant is intended to assist in covering expenses necessary to conduct research in the next fiscal year i.e. after July 1. Funds may be used for travel to conduct research; to purchase supplies including, but not limited to, books, software, disposable lab supplies, instructional materials, and printing; and to support student stipends to compensate for time allocated to projects. Grant awards are available for individual projects, collaborative projects, and faculty mentors. The deadline has been updated to Monday, April 28. For more information and online applications, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/StipendsExpensesGrant.cfm.

Spring RSCA Day is April 17
The annual campus showcase event for research, scholarly, and creative activity, Spring RSCA Day, is Thursday, April 17, from noon-2 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. At Spring RSCA Day, all disciplines are invited to present their work through poster presentations, short films, artwork, interactive displays and presentations on computers. Registration for the event is open through Tuesday, April 8. To present, register the project title, name(s), mentor’s name(s), and a brief abstract or description of the project of 50 words or less online at http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/.

Faculty Senate meeting
The Faculty Senate will meet on Wednesday, March 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the Willow River Room, UC. For an agenda or details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Agendas/Index.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Upcoming Events

Wednesday, March 26, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Year of Germany Film Series:  Fatih Akin's "The Edge of Heaven," a German-Turkish film about the politics of immigration and civil rights in Germany and Turkey as well as about intergenerational family dynamics. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Saturday, March 29, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Wyman Series:  One Voice Mixed Chorus, Minnesota's LGBTA choir. Free and open to the public. For more information, call Student Life at 4444.

Monday, March 31, 2 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Executive-in-Residence lecture: "It's not WHO You Know, but HOW…and Other Strategies from a Global CEO," presented by Steve Metcalf, president and CEO of Air Motion Systems, Inc. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact CBE at 3335.

Wednesday, April 2, 4 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC, Language Matters program “What Can Linguistics learn from Biology? Three arguments in favor of consistent theory of part-of-speech Subclassification,” presented by Vladimir Pavlov of the English Department.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, March 25

*  9 a.m., Apple River Room, UC, Academic Staff Council Meeting. For an agenda, visit
http://www.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

*  10-11 a.m., St. Croix Room, UC, Open Meeting for the Director of Protective Services (Chief of Police) position candidate:  Sharon Verges. Verges is  with the Thorp Police Department. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The third and final open interview is Thursday, March 27, 10-11 a.m., St. Croix Room, UC, with Scott McCullough with the UW-La Crosse Police Department. Any questions, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

*  noon, Trimbelle River Room, UC, Informational sessions on the Tax-Sheltered Annuity and Wisconsin Deferred Compensation plans by UWRF's TSA board member Mike Stiffter and Benefits Specialist Eric Sterner. A similar session will be offered Wednesday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m., in the Trimbelle River Room, UC. If you would like to learn more about either retirement savings plan or how to enroll, attend one of these sessions. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

*  3-5 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Leadership Assembly meeting. The two primary points of discussion will be the outcomes of the 2014-15 annual budget process and a proposed new design for the UWRF website. The meeting will be immediately followed by the Spring Leadership Series, "Work/Life Balance."

*  4-5 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Leadership Series:  Work/Life Balance. Is it possible to have a balanced life and still purse leadership opportunities? Hear a panel of faculty and staff offer a fun and insightful conversation about life/work balance. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

The following positions are open in Facilities Management:
* Painter - deadline is April 2.
* UW Administrative Program Supervisor - deadline is April 4.
If interested, go to https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the positions and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Now You Know

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) hosts National Agriculture Day on March 25. Today marks the 41st anniversary of National Ag Day which is celebrated across the country during National Ag Week March 23-29.  It's a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. The theme for National Ag Day is "Agriculture:  365 Sunrises and 7 Billion Mouths to Feed."  Each American farmer feeds more than 144 people ... a dramatic increase from 25 people in the 1960s. Quite simply, American agriculture is doing more - and doing it better. As the world population soars, there is an even greater demand for the food and fiber produced in the United States.

The National Ag Day program encourages every American to:

  *   Understand how food and fiber products are produced.

  *   Appreciate the role agriculture plays in providing safe, abundant and affordable products.

  *   Value the essential role of agriculture in maintaining a strong economy.

  *   Acknowledge and consider career opportunities in the agriculture, food and fiber industry.

Education News
"On Campus: Gov. Walker names new UW regents, Tech College board rep<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/on_campus/on-campus-gov-walker-names-new-uw-regents-tech-college/article_4f943ba2-8a44-53c0-8fb0-0a90cb11ef1d.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, March 22.
"Q&A: UW researcher Catalina Toma studies how Facebook makes us feel<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/city-life/q-a-uw-researcher-catalina-toma-studies-how-facebook-makes/article_6673d95f-831f-5994-bd16-c2a6af00a749.html>," Capital Times, March 23.
"Tom Still - 'Brain gain' is what Wisconsin needs to work on<http://www.jsonline.com/business/brain-gain-is-what-wisconsin-needs-to-work-on-b99226633z1-251708091.html>," Column, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 24.
"Regular exercise could help protect your sight<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/21/exercise-vision-loss-physical-activity-alcohol-_n_5002945.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living>," Huffington Post, March 21.
"Two worlds, one problem<http://shar.es/B3CR6>," Chronicle of Higher Education, March 24.

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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