FALCON DAILY

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

"Big results require big ambitions." --Heraclitus

Retirements/years of service honored at reception

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Glenn Potts, dean of the College of Business and Economics, center, is congratulated on his retirement during the Years of Service and Retirement Recognition Reception held May 8 in the UC. The ceremony recognized employees for their years of dedicated service to the State of Wisconsin and honored those retiring. To view more photos, visit http://uwrfphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Years-of-Service-Retirement-recognition-2014/G00000n3GcfSn2GI/C0000z0Vq_wvUF1U. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

'Year of' series continues
The UWRF International Programs Committee has selected Brazil as the country of focus for the year of 2016-17. Thanks to all who participated in the survey to choose the country for that year. The committee received 131 nominations. As we look forward to the Year of China in 2014-15, Mexico in 2015-16 and Brazil in 2016-17, we hope you will consider ways you can be involved in raising awareness of these and other countries to help meet the UWRF strategic goal of Global Education and Engagement. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Falcon Foods brats and smoked turkeys for sale
Varieties of brats are wild rice, bacon and bleu cheese, garden pepper (medium heat), green pepper and cheddar cheese, and regular. There are a few smoked turkeys for sale also. Brats start at $4/pound. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Freddy's C-store closed May 18-21
Freddy’s C-store in the UC will be closed May 18-21 due to maintenance and will re-open Thursday, May 22, at 7:45 a.m. and remain open until 2 p.m. that day.

Thursday brat cart opens May 29
The brat cart on the UC mall will open on Thursday, May 29, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and continue to be open every Thursday through Aug. 28.

Falcon Daily summer schedule
Falcon Daily will begin its summer publication schedule next week. It will only publish on Tuesday and Thursday mornings throughout the summer, beginning Tuesday, May 20. Please plan accordingly.
Upcoming Events

Wednesday, May 14, 10-11 a.m., Falls Room, UC, Open Campus Forum:  WiSys issues of research and economic development. Arjun Sanga, executive director of WiSys Technology Foundation, and David J. Ward, chair of WiSys Technology Foundation, will meet with the campus community on issues of research and economic development. Those in attendance will learn more about WiSys’ efforts to support research and technology development, link campus innovators with industry leaders, and speed technology transfer through patent and licensing activities.

Friday, May 16, 3-7 p.m., and Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m., UWRF Mann Valley Farm, 129 South Glover Road, Compost Sale. Cost is $34/yard. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call the CAFES Dean's Office at 3535.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, May 13

Finals exams continue. The final day of the semester is Thursday, May 15. Commencement<http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/Commencement/Index.cfm> is Saturday, May 17.

*  9 a.m., Wind River Room, UC, Academic Staff Council Meeting. For an agenda,  http://www.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with questions.

*  3 p.m., Riverview Ballroom A, UC, Leadership Assembly Meeting. The agenda for the meeting includes:  university update, fund balance overview, update on University Personnel System, and, 2014-15 I3 projects.

*  4-5 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Leadership Series/The Role of Fundraising in Leadership. Significant charitable gifts transform universities, they also come with risk. Chris Mueller, assistant  chancellor for University Advancement, will lead us in a discussion about the role of fundraising in the life and growth of a university, and the elements that must be present for donors to make significant gifts. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Education News
"Listening tour (video)<http://wpt.org/Here_and_Now/ray-cross-holds-statewide-listening-sessions>," Wisconsin Public TV, May 9.
"Former Wisconsin Governor Lucey dies at 96<http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wisconsin-governor-lucey-dies-96-23674113>," Associated Press, May 11.
"Meet Janet Hyde, the woman behind the first feminist biology program<http://nymag.com/thecut/2014/05/what-is-feminist-biology-and-why-do-we-need-it.html>," New York Magazine, May 9.

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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