Camp helps 8th graders explore engineering
Logan Sowers, 13, of River Falls, builds a bridge out of toothpicks Wednesday morning on campus. Sowers is one of 34 students participating in Camp Badger Exploring Engineering, a week-long residential summer camp for students from the Twin Cities and throughout Wisconsin entering 8th grade in the fall. The camp, founded by the UW-Madison College of Engineering, introduces students to science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines with campus activities and field trips to area companies. The toothpick bridge followed a trip to the Stillwater Bridge site. Students were given parameters to work within and will be judged for prizes. Their work will be judged on the strength of the bridge, its weight, the aesthetics, workmanship, and creative design. Other camp sessions are held in Madison and Oshkosh. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
North Hall entry steps worked on this afternoonKing Architectural Concrete will be working on the North Hall entry steps on today, July 10. At 2 p.m., the north and southwest entries will be blocked for spraying. They should reopen at 5 p.m. and then the other two entries will be sprayed. Signs will be posted. If you have questions, email [log in to unmask] or call 3827.
Upcoming Events
Friday, July 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Rodli Hall, Surplus Sale. Enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Sale items include desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, wooden cabinets, laptops, CPUs, Mac Minis, Mac G5 Computers, projectors, bookshelves, carts, and more. Contact Facilities Management at 3827.
Tuesday, July 15, 7 p.m., Wall Amphitheatre, Summer Concert Series: Tommy Bentz Band. Jam Style Rock and Roll. Free and open to the public. Grilled food, beverages, and ice cream available for purchase. Rain site is the UC. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentLife/ActivitiesAndEvents/SummerConcertSeries.cfm or call 4444.
Don't Forget
Thursday, July 10
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall, Outdoor Grill with lawn games by UWRF's Kinni Outdoor Adventures. Items for purchase include: hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger, brat, hot dog, chips, candy, fruit, Best Maid cookies and bars, water and soda. Meal Deal includes an entrée, beverage and side for the entrée price plus $2.50. Email [log in to unmask]m with Outdoor Grill questions and email t[log in to unmask] with Kinni Outdoor Adventures questions.
Classified staff transfer opportunity* Academic Department Associate (100%); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 11; Animal and Food Science. Transfer opportunity. For more information, visit http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/529. Eligible candidates must be a permanent classified employee and hold a position that is equal to or higher than the announced position. Email [log in to unmask] with questions regarding transfer eligibility. 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 Thursday, July 10.
Now You Know
The UWRF Biology Department was one of three recipients of the 22nd annual Regents Teaching Excellence Awards presented by the UW System Board of Regents. To read more, visit http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2014/r140529.htm.
Education News
"Why is Wisconsin lagging other states on jobs?," Opinion, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, July 8.
"House Republicans propose cut to humanities funding," Inside Higher Ed, July 9.
"How college remediation rates are distorted - and why," Washington Post, July 7.
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