Finishing off a tour of the Dairy Pilot Plant Tuesday, State Representative Warren Petryk, who represents portions of Pierce, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties, samples some Falcon Foods ice cream with Chancellor Dean Van Galen. Several elected officials have accepted invitations to visit campus this summer and learn more about UW-River Falls initiatives including the Diary Pilot Plant expansion and the Center for Innovation and Business Development. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Williams joins DoTS team
Please welcome Jim Williams to the UWRF Division of Technology Services. Jim will provide coordination and leadership for the technical support team. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from UW-Stout with 20 years career experience at the University of St. Thomas and St. Croix County. Jim is located in Davee Library and can be reached by contacting DoTS at 3687.
Christman is engineering specialist in Facilities
Please welcome Brittany Christman as engineering specialist in Facilities Management. Brittany graduated with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and worked as a design engineer at Landform Professional Services in Minneapolis before accepting the position at UWRF. Brittany started her new duties July 28.
Upcoming Events
Friday, Aug. 8, 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 desks, tables, chairs, filing cabinets, CPUs, Mac G5 Computers, projectors, bookshelves, carts, large wooden cabinets, and much more. Contact Facilities Management at 3827 or by email to [log in to unmask].
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, Trimbelle Room, UC, Lunch and Learn: "Beginning a Physical Activity Program 101." Bring your lunch. Have you been trying to begin an activity program for yourself but are unsure of where to start or what you should do? Nick Maiers, a physical therapist from the River Falls Area Hospital Courage Kenny Sports and Physical Therapy department, is the guest speaker and will cover what one should consider when beginning a physical activity program. Provided by Healthy Communities Partnership, River Falls Area Hospital, part of Allina Health in collaboration with the University Advisory Council on Health and Wellness. For questions or additional information, contact Keven Syverson, health education coordinator at 3293 or email [log in to unmask] or contact Alice Reilly-Myklebust, director of Student Health and Counseling Services, at 3293 or email [log in to unmask].
Opening Week events begin August 25
Please join us for Opening Week events to celebrate the beginning of the 2014 fall semester. On Monday, Aug. 25, an all-campus open meeting begins at 9 a.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC, followed by an all-campus hospitality hour on the University Center mall (rainsite is the Falcon’s Nest). More meetings and activities throughout the week can found on the Opening Week Schedule at http://www.uwrf.edu/OpeningWeekEvents/Fall-2014-Opening-Events.cfm.
Don't Forget
Thursday, Aug. 7
* Online auction open until 10 a.m. today. For a list of items being sold, item descriptions, and item pictures, visit
http://www.wisconsinsurplus.com. Contact Facilities Management at 3827 or by email to [log in to unmask].
* 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall, Outdoor Grill. 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 for more information.
Classified employment transfer opportunities
* Custodian - 2 positions (100%); Pay Schedule 03, Pay Range 08; Residence Life. View postings at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/723 or http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/722.* University Services Associate 2 (100%); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 10; Admissions Office. Find more information at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/724.Eligible candidates must be a permanent classified employee and hold a position that is equal to or higher than the announced position. Contact [log in to unmask] with any 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 Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Education News
"STEM researchers: Do we produce the right stuff?," Diverse Issues in Higher Education, August 5.
"Experts: lack of diversity on admissions path negatively impacts minority students," Diverse Issues in Higher Education, August 5.
"UW-Madison hits application record, with overall and Wisconsin numbers up from last year," Wisconsin State Journal, August 5.
"College president gives $90,000 of his salary to lowest-paid employees on campus," Huffington Post, August 4.
"Are courses outdated? MIT considers offering 'modules' instead," Chronicle of Higher Education, August 5.
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