FALCON DAILY Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014 "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." --Aristotle Panel discusses racial unrest in Ferguson [cid:E34CAED5-5395-4250-BE13-070E9E528E16] The nation-wide issues raised, the reactions to, and the press coverage of the racial unrest earlier this summer in Ferguson, Mo., were discussed Monday in the UC by a panel composed of Annie Mason, assistant professor of multicultural education (left), psychology Professor Cyndi Kernahan (center), and journalism Professor Sandra Ellis (right). The panel was moderated by Paul Shepherd, director of Student Life. The discussion began with YouTube videos from Ferguson to provide some background on the event. Photo by UWRF student Hailey Smith. Announcements Falcon Shop sale today The Falcon Shop is having a one-day sale today, Sept. 23. Receive 25% off cotton t-shirts, hats, drinkware, notebooks and binders and an extra 25% off clearance items. Best booth results from the Major and Minor Fair Yesterday 237 students attended the 6th Annual Major and Minor Fair. The evaluations have been tallied and horticulture won the best booth competition. Career Services and New Student Programs would like to thank all the participating departments. We truly appreciate your support for this event. Department Chair meeting moved up to Thursday The Department Chair meeting originally set for Friday, Sept. 25, has been moved up to Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8-9 a.m. in the St. Croix Room, UC. Individuals needed for picture naming study The UWRF Aphasia Research Lab is now enrolling individuals in a picture naming study. The study is designed to learn more about how individuals with diverse language backgrounds access language. The lab is seeking individuals who have an English/Spanish language background. Time commitment is 15-20 minutes on the UWRF campus or at a local library in Western Wisconsin, Hudson or Twin Cities metro. Contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Faculty Senate meeting The Faculty Senate will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Willow River Room, UC. For the agenda or details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/ or email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Wednesday, Sept. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ag Science, Fall Plant Sale sponsored by the UWRF Horticultural Society. Variety of house plants for sale. Sale also continues Thursday-Friday, Sept. 25-26, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the UC. For more information, call the Plant & Earth Science Department at 3345. Thursday, Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Cinematographer Steffen Bottrich Presentation. Digital Film & Television presents award winning German Cinematographer Steffen Böttrich. Professor Böttrich will share examples of his 30+ years working in documentary television and film around the globe. Free. Limited seating. For additional information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Don't Forget Tuesday, Sept. 23 * noon, 333 Ag Science, China Agricultural University Brown Bag Lunch Series: "Prevalence of Bovine Mastitis Pathogens in Bulk Tank Milk." Presented by Bi Yanliang, Ph.D. candidate. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. For more Year of China events, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/YearOf/China.cfm. Education News "UW-Madison researchers take their sweet science to 'The Amazing Race'<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/on_campus/uw-madison-researchers-take-their-sweet-science-to-the-amazing/article_676fcab6-31ef-5800-953f-ec866339f72e.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 22. "Come for presentation, discussion on ISIS and the terror state<http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/content/come-presentation-discussion-isis-and-terror-state>," River Falls Journal, Sept. 22. "Catching Up: How is UW-Platteville doing after tornadoes?<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/ask/catching-up/catching-up-how-is-uw-platteville-doing-after-tornadoes/article_b038d0b4-1680-560b-88d5-71427442b3a7.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Sept. 22. "Students struggling with mental health find solace in UW suicide prevention programs<http://badgerherald.com/news/2014/09/22/students-struggling-with-mental-health-find-solace-in-uw-suicide-prevention-programs/#.VCBP2Rb5O1h>," Badger Herald, Sept. 22. "'It's on us'<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2014/09/22/white-house-aims-fundamentally-shift-culture-around-campus-sexual-assault>," Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 22. To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit <http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> System’s cl<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php>ipsheet site<http://www.wisconsin.edu/clipsheet/index.php> to read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing. 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