FALCON DAILY
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”--John Muir
Press box construction at Ramer Field has begun
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Construction has begun on the David Smith Stadium Press Box at Ramer Field. It is part of the remaining Phase 1 portion of the Falcon Center construction project. For more information about the construction progress, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/FalconCenter/constructionupdates.cfm. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Announcements
Some Ag Day on Campus events moved to April 28
Ag Day on Campus events from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today have been moved to next Tuesday (April 28) due to the weather. However, the beef sandwich meal served in Ag Science at 5:30 p.m. and Greg Peterson's presentation at 6:30 p.m. are still going on as originally scheduled today. Call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535 for more information.
Classified Staff Advisory Council special meeting Thursday
The Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC) will hold a special meeting on Thursday, April 23, at 1:30 p.m. in 140 KFA to review and vote on two local policies for university staff: Recruitment Policy; and Temporary & Project Appointments Policy. They may be viewed at http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/UniversityPersonnelSystem.cfm. As always, all interested individuals are welcome to attend.
Internal position opening
Unclassified *Internal UWRF* candidates, apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ by May 1.
Position Title: Administrative Program Manager II
Working Title: Sustainability and Custodial Supervisor.
The position will serve as the Chief Sustainability Officer for the campus, responsible for the management and assessment of a coherent campus-wide sustainability program. Principle areas of responsibility will involve developing and managing campus sustainability projects and initiatives; working with campus constituents on sustainability projects relating to campus operations; sustainability programming and outreach across campus and with the community; working with campus in the data collection and assessment of projects and initiatives; and working with faculty and staff through the Sustainability Working Group (SWG) and other governance groups. This position also has direct responsibility overseeing custodial operations in academic buildings. The position provides support in budget preparation and project development and oversight. The position reports to the Executive Director for Facilities Planning and Management. Work is performed under general supervision.
Technology-only surplus sale
The Division of Technology Services and the Surplus Property Program are holding a technology-only surplus sale on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rodli Hall. Please enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Items available include iMacs, Macbooks, Mac Minis, Mac G5s, Mac Pros, multiple models of Dell towers, Dell laptops, computer monitors, mice, keyboards, speakers, cords, additional accessories, and much more. Note: items purchased at this sale are not to be used for departmental needs. DoTS will not provide service to items sold. Contact Facilities Management at 3827 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Boxed pork sale
The 2015 Boxed Pork Sale is Monday-Thursday, April 27-30, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in Room 150, Ag Science. This year's sale features Berkshire pork, famous for the perfect combination of juiciness, flavor and tenderness. To pre-order, contact the Department of Animal & Food Science by emailing [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3704, or come in during the sale. Only 80 boxes of pork will be available so be sure to come early if you do not pre-order. Prices are $119/one box and $224/two boxes. Please pay with cash, check or money order at pick-up. Thank you for supporting the UWRF Meat Animal Evaluation Team.
Upcoming Events
Posters in the Rotunda, Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Capitol Rotunda, Madison. Eight UWRF students will share their research findings on a variety of important topics with legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters. The UW System is a national leader in undergraduate research, which contributes to the state’s priorities, including retention, graduate rates, workforce and economic development. For more information, visit
https://www.wisconsin.edu/posters/.
Years-of-service and retirements reception, Thursday, April 23, 12:15 p.m. Riverview Ballroom, UC. Please join us as we honor UW-River Falls employees who have reached a years-of-service milestone, as well as those who have retired in the past year. A list of those being honored can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/Awards/ServiceAndRetirements/Index.cfm. Please join in congratulating our honorees.
Chancellor’s Award for Students Reception, Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Please join us as we recognize some of UW-River Falls’ most outstanding students for their exceptional leadership, service and commitment to the university and community. Please RSVP to 3202 or to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Compost Sale, Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Mann Valley Farm, 129 S. Glover Rd., River Falls. $34/yard. Additional sale dates are Friday, May 1, from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m, and Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535.
UWRF AgEcon Quiz Bowl Team Fundraiser, Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Moose Lodge, River Falls. Serving pancakes, french toast, sausage, and eggs. Tickets are $7 each or $6 for senior citizens. There is also a raffle and silent auction. The team is raising money to travel to San Francisco in July to compete at the national conference.
5th Annual Spring Fun Run, Saturday, May 9, 7 a.m. Registration, 8:15 a.m. 5k begins, Karges Center. $25 fee. Registration form can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/hhp. Hosted by the Health & Physical Education Club. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 612-804-4707.
Don't Forget
Tuesday, April 21
Falcon Shop Two-Day Sale, today and tomorrow (April 22), 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Falcon Shop, UC. Take an additional 25 percent off clearance items, drinkware, UWRF imprinted notebooks, folders and more. For more information, call 3962.
NOTE: Ag Day on Campus events from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today have been moved to next Tuesday (April 28) due to the weather. However, the beef sandwich meal served in Ag Science at 5:30 p.m. and Greg Peterson's presentation at 6:30 p.m. are still going on as originally scheduled today. Call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535 for more information.
Academic Staff Council Meeting, 11 a.m.,140 KFA. For an agenda, visit <https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm> <https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm> https://www.auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm<https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm>. Email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with questions.
Faculty Senate Meeting, noon to 1 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]>.
Language Matters Series: “Yabanci English: A Teaching Abroad in Turkey Experience,” 4 p.m, Apple River Room, UC. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) graduate student Garrett Quandt shares his experiences living and working in Turkey’s most populous city. He will discuss Turkey’s education culture, the foreign educator, and visitor experience. For more information, call 3229.
Athletics Town Hall Meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., North Hall auditorium. Open meeting to gather information and discuss the $4.9 million university-wide budget cut, its impact on the UWRF sport module, and the future of the women’s golf and tennis programs. Open to all. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3424.
Education News
“This budget reflects Walker’s priorities—Bob Hunt<http://host.madison.com/news/opinion/mailbag/this-budget-reflects-walker-s-priorities----bob/article_13ec9347-2ade-511a-bcc5-efe732e61b82.html>,” Wisconsin State Journal, April 20.
“David Koch picks a favorite?<http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/20/politics/2016-scott-walker-david-koch/>” CNN, April 20.
"Public Higher Education—The Great Equalizer,<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-s-haynes-phd/public-higher-education-t_b_7102676.html>” Huffington Post, April 20.
“On Campus: UW-Platteville, UW-Stout offer buyouts to senior employees<http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/on_campus/on-campus-uw-platteville-offers-buyouts-to-senior-employees/article_ce24d4ed-2d46-5a8b-8f87-dcac66d46e6e.html>,” Wisconsin State Journal, April 21.
“UW-L cutting 45 positions, increasing enrollment<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/uw-l-cutting-position-increasing-enrollment-to-bridge-budget-gap/article_d2b6150f-5406-5f42-8f52-2a124c54f538.html>,” La Crosse Tribune, April 21.
“We Need the Liberal Arts More Than Ever in Today’s Digital World, Fareed Zakaria Says<http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/04/20/digital-liberal-arts-zakaria_n_7048496.html?utm_hp_ref=college>,” Huffington Post, April 20.
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