FALCON DAILY

Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2014

"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." --Napoleon Hill

Falcon soccer team continues winning streak

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Alex Swatloski scored one of two goals in the first half against the University of Minnesota-Morris Sunday at Ramer Field. The Falcons won 2-0, continuing their four-game winning streak. The next Falcon home athletic event is tennis vs. UW-Eau Claire today at 3 p.m. at Ramer courts. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements

Diversity award nominations sought
The UW System Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs invites each institution to submit nominations for the 2015 UW System Board of Regents Diversity Award. The purpose of this award is to recognize institutional change agents who have established a successful record in fostering greater access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations (including African Americans, American Indians, Latinos/Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Southeast Asians), first-generation, and/or economically disadvantaged. UW institutions may submit one nomination per category (individual, team, and institution/unit) for a maximum of three nominations per institution. To recommend a nominee from UWrF, call Blake Fry at 3711 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> no later than Monday, Sept. 29. More information on the awards is available at http://www.uwsa.edu/bor/awards/diversity.

Temple Grandin back on campus next week
Temple Grandin will be on campus Wednesday, Sept. 24, with a lecture, “The World Needs all Kinds of Minds," at 6:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. Grandin is one of the most respected experts on humane animal handling in the world and an advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum. She is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Tickets are available at the Information Desk, UC, or can be reserved by calling 3911. Admission is $5/UWRF students, faculty, and staff and $10/public. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged as the event is likely to sell out. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3535.

Graduate School Week is Sept. 29-Oct. 1
Career Services has partnered with the UWRF College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Office, the UWRF Graduate School, and other UW System schools to provide students with necessary information related to navigating the graduate school application process and exploring graduate schools. Please share the following events scheduled Sept. 29-Oct. 1 as part of UWRF Graduate School Week (http://www.uwrf.edu/CareerServices/EventGradSchoolWeek.cfm) with students who are planning to apply or thinking about applying to graduate school. Contact Melissa Wilson at 3572.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Sept. 17, 11 a.m.-noon, Cooklock Room, Davee Library, Fellowship of Christian Faculty and Staff meeting. Weekly meeting to encourage each other, study, and pray. Join us when you can as we begin a study of Daniel. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Friday, Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., Veteran's Park, We Bike River Falls-Community Bike Ride. Community rides bring cyclists of all ages and abilities together for a five mile/45 minute scenic guided ride. Meet at Veteran’s Park, downtown River Falls. Free and open to everyone. For more information, contact Student Life at 4444.

Don't Forget

Tuesday, Sept. 16

*  11 a.m., Apple River Room, UC, Academic Staff Council meeting. For an agenda, visit
https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with questions.

*  noon, 333 Ag Science, China Agricultural University Brown Bag Lunch Series:  "Effects of Different Forage Supplementary Patterns on the Growth and Gastrointestinal Development of Holstein Calves," presented by Wu Zhaohai, Ph.D. candidate. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. For more Year of China events, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/YearOf/China.cfm.

*  3 p.m., Ramer courts, women's tennis vs. UW-Eau Claire. For a composite Falcon sports schedule, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/calendar.aspx?vtype=list&preset=current&tab=compositeschedule.

*  6:30 p.m., Aerobics Room, Emogene Nelson building, Free karate class. Open to everyone ages 7 and up. The class is an introductory lesson to traditional Shotokan karate with demonstration by the teachers and participation by those attending. For more information, contact Ron Neuhaus at 715-425-9872 or Anita Bendickson at 651-771-7901. Another free class is offered Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m.


Vacancy notice – internal candidates only
Executive Assistant --Office of the Chancellor. The executive assistant is a professional who works directly to assist the Chancellor with a wide range of executive, administrative and human resource responsibilities. The executive assistant will provide leadership for the operation of the Chancellor’s Office and will work collaboratively with the Chancellor and others to support the success of the university. Application deadline is Thursday, Sept. 18. For more information, see the Special Assistant/Executive Assistant *INTERNAL* Candidates Only posting at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.

Education News

"Appeals court panel reinstates Wisconsin voter ID law<http://badgerherald.com/news/2014/09/12/voter-id-reinstated/#.VBb5d_ldV8E>," Badger Herald, September 12.
"Walker's new jobs package limits public assistance, extends tuition freeze to tech colleges<http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=331775>," Wispolitics, September 14.
"U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces legislation for working students<http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/u-s-sen-tammy-baldwin-introduces-legislation-for-working-students/article_a066558c-3c86-11e4-aac4-03990170ab73.html>," Daily Cardinal, September 14.
"In academe, the future is part-time<http://chronicle.com/article/In-Academe-the-Future-Is-Part/148489/>," Chronicle of Higher Education, September 15.
"Student loan debt burdens more than just young people<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/13/business/student-loan-debt-burdens-more-than-just-young-people.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=c-column-middle-span-region&region=c-column-middle-span-region&WT.nav=c-column-middle-span-region&src=dayp&_r=0>," New York Times, Sept. 12.

To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit <http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> System’s clipsheet site<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> to read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing.

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