Board of Regents holds monthly meetings at UWRF
UWRF Chancellor Dean Van Galen gives a presentation to the UW System Board of Regents Thursday in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. The Board of Regents visit to UWRF concludes today. The full board meeting at 9 a.m. this morning will be streamed live at http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/regents/meetings/. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Board of Regents on campus todayThe Board of Regents are meeting again this morning (April 11) on campus. You are welcome to attend the Board's open meeting this morning at 9 a.m. Or watch the live Web stream. An agenda can be found at http://www.uwsa.edu/bor/agenda/2014/april-outline.pdf.
Academic Staff Council meetingThe Academic Staff Council will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Apple River Room, UC. For an agenda, visithttp://www.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.
Upcoming Events
Saturday, April 12, 11 a.m., men's and women's track vs. UWRF Falcon Invitational. Before heading to the meet, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/calendar.aspx to see if the meet is still on.
Saturday, April 12, noon and 2 p.m., softball field, softball vs. UW-Superior. Alumni Reunion Day. DH. Before heading to the field, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/calendar.aspx to see if the games are still on.
Saturday, April 12, 1-3 p.m., Ramer Field (Hunt Arena if poor weather), NCAA Division III Week Community Celebration. Community event for people of all ages to play games and activities with their favorite Falcon student-athletes. The student-athletes will be collecting canned goods at the event for the River Falls Food Pantry. Hosted by the UWRF Athletic Department Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
Tuesday, April 15, 4-5 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC, Leadership Series/Women in Leadership. Join a panel of UWRF leaders as we explore women’s experiences on our campus in leadership roles. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact k[log in to unmask].
Don't Forget
Friday, April 11* 9 a.m.-noon, Rodli Hall, Surplus Property Sale. Please enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Sale items include, but are not limited to: iMacs, projectors, CPUs, desks, tables, filing cabinets, chairs, bookcases, building materials, electronics, cabling, hardware, office supplies, and much more. Contact Facilities Management at 3827.
* noon-1 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Coffee Concert Series: Bach with Layton “Skip” James, former member of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Join James in a discussion/performance about the great musician Johan Sebastian Bach. Reception following concert. Free and open to the public. Contact the Music Department at 3183.
Education News
"Getting with the program," Minnesota Business Magazine, April 25.
"On Politics: Scott Walker says plan for college degree isn't about presidential politics," Wisconsin State Journal, April 10.
"UW-RF horse show team advances to nationals," Wisconsin Ag Connection, April 9.
"More college students battle hunger as education and living costs rise," Washington Post, April 10.
"What you don't know about financial aid (but should)," New York Times, April 9.
"10 courses with a twist," New York Times, April 8.
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