FALCON DAILY Tuesday, May 20, 2014 "Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value." --Albert Einstein Hundreds of new graduates welcomed as alumni [cid:FDAE2CFA-A4FC-4A31-8F6A-5B811556FB78] New graduate John McEntegart walks out of Knowles Center with a bouquet of balloons following the morning commencement ceremony Saturday. Some 760 students participated in commencement ceremonies throughout the day. To view more photos from both ceremonies, visit http://uwrfphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/2014-Spring-Commencement-at-UW-River-Falls/G0000KRwriyRL1tA/C0000BhqVWefmRVg. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Early time entry and approval deadline today There is an early time and absence deadline for student employees, LTEs, and classified permanent staff today. Time and/or absences for hours worked May 4-May 17 must be approved by 10 a.m. today, May 20. If time is not entered and approved this date/time, the employee will not be paid. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with questions. [cid:87BAA8B1-BF5D-444E-9CA2-02522B666879] Welcome Greg to campus Greg Wertheimer is the new purchasing agent in Purchasing Services. He started work on May 12 and among other duties, is the primary administrator and point of contact for the campus P-card and MDS programs. Please welcome Greg to our campus. Hunzer named Falcon Scholars and Honors programs director I am delighted to announce that Kathleen Hunzer has accepted an offer to serve as the director of the Falcon Scholars and Honors programs for 2014-15. Kathleen is a professor in the English Department, has been the director of Written Communications since 2008, and has been a member of the Faculty Senate and many university, college, and departmental committees. She has been the recipient of the UWRF Adviser of the Year, the UWRF Compass Award, and the UWRF CAS Service Award. Kathleen will be based in North Hall and will provide leadership to both programs. --Wes Chapin Classified employment opportunities * permanent custodian positions --Facilities Management will be filling part-time and full–time positions in the next few months. If interested, apply at http://wisc.jobs/public/job_view.asp?annoid=66208&jobid=65723&org=999&class=89161&index=true by Tuesday, May 27. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. * Payroll & Benefits Specialist (Human Resources), application deadline is June 2. 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]>. Upcoming Events Thursday, May 22, 3 p.m., Spring Semester grades due. Tuesday, May 27, Summer Session begins and continues through Aug. 23. Don't Forget Tuesday, May 20 The following classified staff position is available: * Engineering Specialist Senior (Facilities Management), application deadline is June 3. 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]>. Education News "Hiring expected to increase for college graduates (video)<http://www.channel3000.com/news/hiring-expected-to-increase-for-college-graduates/26008432>," WISC-TV, May 15. "Walker accused of cronyism in UW hiring<http://www.wisconsingazette.com/wisconsin-gaze/walker-accused-of-cronyism-in-uw-hiring.html>," Wisconsin Gazette, May 15. "Class, Cost and College<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/18/opinion/sunday/bruni-class-cost-and-college.html?emc=edit_tnt_20140517&nlid=2535145&tntemail0=y&_r=1>," The New York Times, May 17. "Think big to control the cost of college<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/editorial/think-big-to-control-the-cost-of-college/article_3c256190-4d4b-5127-a813-9002fb35b7ec.html>," Editorial, Wisconsin State Journal, May 18. "Economic consulting and research firm CEO named to interim position in UW System<http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/259564791.html>," Blog, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, May 16. "Analysis: Wisconsin state employees earned more than $1.6B in 2013<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/analysis-wisconsin-state-employees-earned-more-than-b-in/article_ca2487a0-d5aa-52a3-b58a-54b0de73a399.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, May 19. "Must deans be silent?<http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/05/19/firing-sets-debate-over-whether-deans-must-publicly-back-administrations#sthash.D8aOGYAR.dpbs>," Inside Higher Ed, May 19. 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