FALCON DAILY Tuesday, April 1, 2014 "Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face." -Victor Hugo Executive-in-Residence Shares Lessons from Professional Experience [cid:image003.jpg@01CF4D96.45BA3CA0] Steve Metcalf, president and CEO of Air Motion Systems, presents "It's Not WHO You Know, but HOW . . . and Other Strategies from a Global CEO" in the Riverview Ballroom, University Center, Monday. Metcalf is the spring 2014 College of Business and Economics and University of Wisconsin-River Falls Executive-in-Residence, a program's designed to offer UWRF students and the St. Croix Valley community the opportunity to meet and interact with influential business leaders. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Falcon Daily submissions for Wednesday Any submissions for Wednesday's (April 2) Falcon Daily should be emailed through [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or sent to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Falcon Center Groundbreaking Set for May 2 Please join donors, alumni, volunteers and university leadership for a groundbreaking luncheon and ceremony for the Falcon Center, UWRF's new $63.5 million home for the Department of Health and Human Performance, Student Recreation and Falcon Athletics on Friday, May 2. A lunch ($10 per person) will be served at noon at Hunt Arena with a 2 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony (free outdoor event). Falcon Center information and online lunch reservations can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/falconcenter. No registration is required to attend the outdoor groundbreaking. For more information, contact University Advancement at 3505 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Wednesday, April 2, 11 a.m., 140 KFA, Faculty Senate Executive Committee. For more details or an agenda visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Wednesday, April 2, 3 p.m. - 3:50 p.m., 152 CSH, Dr. Laura Nuttall of the Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics at UW-Milwaukee will discuss the search for gravitational waves with the LIGO detector. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the UW System Women & Science Program. For more information, please contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Don't Forget Tuesday, April 1 * 3:30 p.m., Davee Library, CRSCA Reception. Celebrating Research, Scholarship, and Creative Achievement recognizes the intellectual and creative achievements of faculty and staff by honoring the work that goes on outside of the classroom. The reception honors the faculty and staff who submitted articles, books, academic posters, fine and performance art, and other materials that will be on display in the library. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. * 6 p.m., UC, International Bazaar with food from around the world, cultural demonstrations and activities, and entertainment. Food will be served from 6-8 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom with a show from 8-9 in the Falcon's Nest. Free and open to the public, but a ticket is needed to reserve your spot. Pick up a ticket at the Information Desk in the UC. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Graduation applications are due today for all bachelor's and master's degree students not participating in the spring 2014 commencement ceremony. Additional information available at http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/Commencement/GraduationApplication.cfm. The following positions are open in Facilities Management: * Painter - deadline is Wednesday, April 2. * UW Administrative Program Supervisor - deadline is Friday, April 4. * IS Technical Services Specialist (re-announcement) - deadline is April 15. If interested, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the positions and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Education News "Nilsestuen legacy event addresses modern challenges in agriculture<http://www.wisconsinagconnection.com/story-state.php?Id=383&yr=2014>," Wisconsin Ag Connection, March 31. "Roberts to step down as UW regent<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/roberts-to-step-down-as-uw-regent/article_0059b8a2-7440-5e86-ab93-4d9fb83002ad.html>," La Crosse Tribune, March 28. "Racial divide on athletes' rights<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/03/28/racial-divide-public-opinion-paying-athletes#.UzWVir4WivQ.email>," Inside Higher Ed, March 28. To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit the UW System's clipsheet<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php>. 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