FALCON DAILY

Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

"With every deed you are sowing a seed, though the harvest you may not see." --Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Audience cheers on undefeated men's hockey team
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Students cheer as the undefeated Falcon men's hockey team scores one of seven goals against UW-Stout in the WIAC home opener Thursday at Hunt Arena. The Falcon men's team is ranked no. 5 in the country in Division III. For a game recap, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/news/2014/12/4/MHOCKEY_1204145806.aspx. The next home game is Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:05 p.m. vs. Saint John's University. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements
Board of Regents meeting
Final day of the regular two-day meeting of the Board of Regents today. For an agenda and webcast link to the meeting, visit https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/event/board-of-regents-meeting-2/.

Upcoming Events
Blow Your Own Glass Ornament, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 163 KFA. Work with glass students and blow your own glass ornament. Cost is $25 for the first one, additional $10 for the second one. For more information, call the Art Department at 3266.

Women's basketball vs. UW-Eau Claire, Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Karges.

University Theatre:  "Peter/Wendy," Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 11-13, 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. The story is similar to the classic tale of Peter Pan, but with a contemporary twist. Tonight's performance will be attended by the playwright of the show, Jeremy Bloom, with post-show discussion immediately following the show. All are invited to attend. Tickets are $12/adults, $9/seniors and $5/students. Call the Box Office at 3114.

RADD Jazz Swing Dance, Saturday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC. Guest vocalist Charmin Michelle. Swing dance lessons from the UWRF Swing Dance Club at 7 p.m. with dance to follow. Refreshments and a cash bar available. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.

Holiday Choral Concert, Sunday, Dec. 7, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Admission is $5/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.

Fall Gala 2014, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Celebrating undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative activity. UWRF students from all disciplines present their work through posters, artwork, interactive displays, short films, and PowerPoint or Prezi presentations. Free and open to everyone. Enjoy some appetizers while viewing the wonderful undergraduate research that is happening at UWRF. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3902.

Don't Forget
Friday, Dec. 5
Falcon Shop One Day Sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., UC. All imprinted UWRF clothing and UWRF gift items are 20 percent off. In store only.  Sale not valid online.

Holiday Plant Sale, UC lobby, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Horticulture Society sale featuring Poinsettias, Cyclamen and Norfolk Island Pine and other plants. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3345.

Annual Art Scholarship Sale, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Gallery 101, KFA. Choose from glass, ceramics, painting, fibers, printmaking, photography and mixed media items made by current art students and faculty, alumni, retired faculty and local artisans. A portion of the money from the sale provides scholarship opportunities. Sale hours:  Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Sale runs through Wednesday, Dec. 10.

Coffee Concert, noon-1 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Holiday selections featuring Metropolitan Opera's Margaret Jane Wray, soprano; and UWRF's Gail Olszewski, piano. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Music Department at 715-425-3183.

Pet Therapy, 3-4 p.m., 211 Hagestad Hall. Relieve some stress with therapy dogs. Open to everyone. For more information, call 3884.

90-minute Peer-to-Peer Workshop, "Authentic Group Discussion," 3 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC. (Same session as offered yesterday.) Peer-to-Peer is a series of workshops supported by a renewal grant and hosted by the Teacher Education Department for college faculty interested in exploring new teaching methods. Additional workshops will be announced for spring semester. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/TED/pd.cf<http://www.uwrf.edu/TED/pd.cfm>m<http://www.uwrf.edu/TED/pd.cfm>

Women's ice hockey vs. UW-Superior, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena.

University Theatre:  "Peter/Wendy," 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. The story is similar to the classic tale of Peter Pan, but with a contemporary twist. Tonight's performance will be attended by the playwright of the show, Jeremy Bloom, with post-show discussion immediately following the show. All are invited to attend. Tickets are $12/adults, $9/seniors and $5/students. Additional performances:  Dec. 6 and 11-13. Call the Box Office at 3114.
Guitar and Woodwind Concert, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall. Free and open to the public. Call the Music Department at 3183.

To view job opportunities at UWRF, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.

Education News
"Plan to add engineering degrees at three UW campuses meets resistance from Madison, Platteville<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/plan-to-add-engineering-degrees-at-three-uw-campuses-meets/article_90c18fe3-2678-5dc1-9431-10630fe41b38.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 5.
"UW proposes hotline to report fraud<http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/university/uw-proposes-hotline-to-report-fraud/article_5eb8cadf-38a5-525b-838d-1ab91f3fe3c9.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Dec. 3.

"Most college students need more than 4 years to graduate<http://www.wxow.com/story/27531215/2014/12/02/most-college-students-need-more-than-4-years-to-graduate>," WXOW, Dec 2.

"Obama promises funding, resources in response to tribal nations' education 'emergency'<http://diverseeducation.com/article/68219/>," Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Dec. 3.

"Obama gathers pledges for college access<http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/obama-gathers-pledges-for-college-access/2014/12/04/256e6c80-7b41-11e4-b821-503cc7efed9e_story.html>," Washington Post, Dec. 4.

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