FALCON DAILY

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014

"Men stumble over pebbles, never over mountains." --Marilyn French, American author

GIS Open House promotes Geography Awareness Week

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Geographic Information Science (GIS) lab manager and Associate Lecturer Matt Millett, history student Jonathan Mielke, and geography students Diego Valadares and Dan Patzke look at mapping of countries on globes during a GIS Open House Wednesday. For more information about GIS, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/MyDegree/GISci.cfm. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

Announcements
Welcome students from North Lakes Academy
The Admissions Office is hosting students from North Lakes Academy, Forest Lake, Minn., on Friday, Nov. 21, at 9 a.m. The group will receive an admissions overview and a tour of campus, along with lunch. Please welcome them as they learn about what our great campus has to offer. Any questions, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Upcoming Events
International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide initiatives by U.S.  Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. A full schedule of events at UWRF is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/NewStudentAndFamilyPrograms/InternationalStudentServices/InternationalEducationWeek.cfm. For more information, call 4982.

Culture Spotlight:  Africa and Europe Discussion, Friday, Nov. 21, noon-1 p.m., Falls Room, UC. Enjoy your lunch while listening to students and faculty share their experiences with living in or traveling to various countries throughout Europe and Africa. Free and open to all.

Women's basketball vs. St. Olaf College, Saturday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m, Karges.

Men's basketball, vs. Concordia University, Saturday, Nov. 22, 5 p.m., Karges. Parents' night.

Men's ice hockey vs. Northland College, Saturday, Nov. 22, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena. Parents' night.

Don't Forget
Thursday, Nov. 20
Perspectives Presentation, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Alumna Nancy Cooper, joined by Barbara Rebhuhn, will share insight on Lac Courte Oreilles (LCO) tribal governance and cultural values of the LCO tribe. UWRF student Mariah Cooper will lead with an opening dance. The presentation includes a special lunch menu honoring the LCO tribe. Free and open to all. Hosted by Multicultural Student Services. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Chinese Tea Ceremony, noon-1 p.m., Falls Room, UC. Explore the ritualized preparation and presentation of tea in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and explore the idea that the spirit of the tea ceremony embodies the basic principles of harmony, respect and appreciation. Free and open to all.

Webinar:  "To Come Out or Not to Come Out in the Job Search," noon-1 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC. Participants will be able to:  articulate and differentiate between sexual orientation and gender identity; use effective strategies to confidently advise students on ways to incorporate LGBTQ activities on resumes, in cover letters, and throughout the interview process; recognize challenges students will face by being out in the workplace and become better equipped to advise LGBTQ students. Sponsored by the National Assocation of Colleges & Employers. Co-hosted by Career Services and Student Life. Free and open to all.

RED Digital Cinema Camera Demonstration, 12:30 p.m., 112 KFA. Hosted by UWRF Digital Film and Television, RED Cinema ROAD WARRIOR Nick Watkins will be demonstrating RED's latest camera technology used in the top television and film productions such as "House of Cards," "Longmire," "Storage Wars," to "Expendables 3," "Gone Girl," and "The Hobbit." In addition to showcasing the latest in cutting edge cinema technology, attendees may get to try out the gear with hands-on interaction. Additional information about the cameras and productions are available at RED.com<http://www.red.com/>.

Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC) Special Meeting, 1:30 p.m., 140 KFA. Special meeting to review and discuss local policy recommendations for University Staff Grievance Policy, which will become effective July 1 if approved. University staff is the name for classified staff after July 1. All classified staff are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Year of China:  Music with Gao Hong, Chinese Pipa Soloist and Composer, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Hong, renowned as a Chinese musical prodigy and master of the pipa, has performed throughout Europe, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, China and the U.S. Free and open to all.

International Traveling Classroom 2016 Informational Meeting, 6 p.m., 119 KFA. ITC is an innovative, one-of-a-kind, spring semester study-abroad program that allows UWRF students to live, study and learn in several locations throughout Europe. For more information, email g<mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

International Language and Culture Evening, 8-9:30 p.m., Lydecker Center, Ames Hall.  Join the Global Peer Mentors and other members of the Crabtree Global Living Community for an evening of interactive experiences related to language and cultural around the world. Free and open to all.

Education News
"MacIver, NCPA suggest changes to health care benefits for Wisconsin public retirees<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/jessie-opoien/maciver-ncpa-suggest-changes-to-health-care-benefits-for-wisconsin/article_277e56c8-b1f9-5646-9d86-dc77b146fe48.html>," The Cap Times, Nov. 20.
"Where are the Hardest Places to Live in the U.S.?<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/26/upshot/where-are-the-hardest-places-to-live-in-the-us.html?WT.mc_id=AD-D-E-KEYWEE-SOC-FP-NOV-AUD-DEV-ROS-1101-1204&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1414728000&bicmet=1451538000&ad-keywords=KeyweeCampaign&kwp_0=4785&_r=0&abt=0002&abg=1>" The New York Times, June 26.
"Job Outlook:  U.S. College Hiring to Increase 8.3 Percent,<http://www.naceweb.org/s11122014/job-outlook-hiring-2015.aspx>" National Association of Colleges and Employers, Nov. 12.

"Wisconsin school leaders release policy wish list at odds with GOP agenda<http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/wisconsin-school-leaders-release-policy-wish-list-at-odds-with-gop-agenda-b99393143z1-283124501.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Nov. 19.

"Plan to overhaul MnSCU and focus on jobs has system in turmoil<http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/11/17/mnscu-overhaul>," Minnesota Public Radio, Nov. 17.


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