FALCON DAILY Friday, April 18, 2014 "In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence." --Buddha Unique research/activity shared through RSCA Day [cid:6C0B4BC8-6AE3-44CA-9875-395B6AF62D58] Recent UWRF graduate Emily Lucas, left, explains her research poster to biology Professor Mark Bergland during the Spring Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity Day held Thursday in the UC. Lucas, who is now working as a preschool teacher, worked with Assistant Professor Molly Gerrish to research the impact nature exploration has on children's learning. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Voting open for Classified Staff Advisory Council ends today Reminder: The online ballot for the Classified Staff Advisory Council elections will close at 3 p.m. toay, April 18. All classified staff and limited term employees are eligible to vote. A complete list of candidates and the categories they are eligible to represent is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil. Votes may be cast for one representative within each group. To place your vote, visit http://uwrf.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_1S2N0j5FWy4pEGN. Upcoming Events Monday, April 21, 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., softball vs. UW-Eau Claire, DH. Before heading to the field, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/calendar.aspx to see if the games are still on. Tuesday, April 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., UC mall, Ag Day. Student organizations in CAFES, along with agricultural businesses, will have educational and interactive booths along with some farm animals and farm equipment displays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Then at 6 p.m., enjoy a free pork sandwich meal served in the Agriculture Science building near Room 200. At 7 p.m. in 200 Ag Science, Alice in Dairyland Kristin Olson will give a presentation followed by Keynote Speaker Daren Williams, of the Master of Beef Advocacy Program, with “Engaging in the Great Food Debate." The day's events are free and open to the public. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Don't Forget Friday, April 18 * 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Harriet Barry Gallery, Davee Library, Senior Art Exhibition: "Forming the Grid: From Draft to Reality" by Shandelle B. McDuffie. Exhibit includes paintings and weavings. A reception is Friday, April 18, from 3-6 p.m. Exhibit and event are free and open to the public. Regular gallery hours are Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-1 a.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, noon-1 a.m. For more information, contact the Art Department at 3266. * 11 a.m.-noon, Apple River Room, UC, Open meeting for Instructional Program Manager I and Associate Lecturer in CAS/University Communications position: Phred Nelson. Everyone encouraged to attend. Email questions/comments to Search and Screen Chair [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. * noon, Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Coffee Concert: Members of the Minnesota Opera will perform Dvorak's Piano Quartet in E flat Major. Performers are Natalia Moiseeva (violin), Susan Janda (viola), Sally Dorer (cello), Ivan Konev (piano). Free and open to the public. Reception following concert. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183. * 7-9 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC, Falcon Film Festival VI featuring films by UWRF students in the following categories: documentary, music video, and narrative. The winners of the 48 Hour Film Competition will be highlighted and announced. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 444 for more information. Transfer opportunity: University Services Program Associate (100 %); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 11; position reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies; 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Eligible candidates must be permanent classified employees and hold a position that is equal to or higher than the announced position. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with any questions regarding transfer eligibility. Position information can be viewed at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/242. If interested and eligible to transfer, submit a letter of interest and a resume to Deb Schwab, Human Resources Office, 216 North Hall, no later than Monday, April 21. Classified employment opportunity * IS Data Services Specialist (Re-announcement) - Deadline to apply is May 8. If interested, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the position and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Now You Know The First National Bank of River Fall’s UWRF office in the UC is featuring a new “story book” artist, Courtney Stout. Stout is a UWRF senior and her media is digital illustrations that are hand drawn and then digitally painted. Stop by the office to see the beautiful exhibition and say hello to the staff. Education News "Is UW System really awash in money?<http://www.leadertelegram.com/opinions/editorials/article_7e9fb6ed-9aed-5298-90b1-8c7bec4e727a.html>," Editorial, Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, April 17. "UW-L's Gow 'disappointed' by Walker's tuition freeze proposal<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/uw-l-s-gow-disappointed-by-walker-s-tuition-freeze/article_86492355-075a-5a63-9e03-29f6270c0bc6.html>," La Crosse Tribune, April 11. "Tuition freeze threatens UW Colleges survival - Mary Hoeft<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/mailbag/tuition-freeze-threatens-uw-colleges-survival----mary/article_8592eb1c-9695-5c39-8c34-6b884237e3ae.html>," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 17. "Gov. Walker signs 3 bills, says they'll give authorities more tools to combat domestic abusers<http://www.startribune.com/local/255511891.html>," Associated Press, April 17. "Database: UW System employee salaries<http://host.madison.com/wsj/data/uw_salaries/database-uw-system-employee-salaries/html_9b9f1b0c-a915-11e2-aa91-001a4bcf887a.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, April 17. "Story on student loan debt sparks questions<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/pat_schneider/story-on-student-loan-debt-sparks-questions/article_eb6c2cd4-c5a1-11e3-8223-0019bb2963f4.html>," Capital Times, April 17. "Plant breeders release first 'open source seeds'<http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2014/04/17/303772556/plant-breeders-release-first-open-source-seeds>," National Public Radio News, April 16. "New SAT: What will those questions look like?<http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/new-sat-what-will-those-questions-look-like-b99249870z1-255565471.html>," Associated Press, April 16. 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>. Falcon Daily<http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityCommunications/FalconDaily.cfm> is an e-newsletter emailed to all UWRF faculty, academic and classified staff and off-campus subscribers weekday mornings during the academic year and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer and breaks. Email items for possible inclusion to editor [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 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