FALCON DAILY 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014

 

"Nature always wears the color of the spirit." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

UWRF student shows off his new live mascot

 

 

Master Falconer and UW-River Falls field biology student Jordan Jones, front, shows off Freddy, the university's new live mascot in the Falcon's Nest, UC. This Freddy is his five-month-old falcon who is three-quarters peregrine falcon and one-quarter gyrfalcon. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

 

Announcements

Employee Benefits Fair is today

The Employee Benefits Fair is today, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. Please attend to find out more information about specific benefit plans and to take advantage of the opportunity to have your questions answered by plan representatives. If you decide to make an Annual Benefit Enrollment Plan change, changes must be submitted electronically by no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

Welcome Students from Robbinsdale Cooper High School

The Admissions Office is hosting students from Robbinsdale Cooper High School from New Hope, Minn., on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 a.m. The group will receive an admissions overview and a tour of campus, along with lunch. Please welcome them as they learn about what our great campus has to offer. Any questions, email [log in to unmask].

 

Classified Staff Advisory Council open house

The Classified Staff Advisory Council is hosting an Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 9-10 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room, South Hall. All classified staff are encouraged to attend to meet the members of the Classified Staff Advisory Council and visit with fellow classified employees. Please take this opportunity to sign-up for various committees regarding the new University Personnel System (UPS) and to share your thoughts, concerns and any other related issues, which will be shared with the Chancellor and addressed at a later meeting. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

Faculty needed for International Traveling Classroom

The International Traveling Classroom (ITC) is seeking UWRF faculty interested in leading and/or teaching students in Europe for Spring Semester of 2017. Two positions are for teaching short-term intensive courses in Europe and the third position is for a group leader / teacher for the entire semester. The ITC is a semester-length, study-abroad program that takes students to Europe each spring where they study, travel, and live in several European countries. Approximately 35 students are in each group. Each group studies in London, Paris, and 3-4 other locations identified by the ITC staff. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled, but screening will begin Nov. 1. Please note that we are seeking full-time, tenure-track faculty, and participation is subject to the needs of the candidate’s department, college, and the university. In addition, there are more limited handicapped facilities in Europe, and this is a reasonably demanding, physical venture. For general information about the ITC, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/itc. For specific information about openings, including application materials, email k[log in to unmask] or call 3101.

 

Destination program seeking advisors

A vendor table explaining the Destination Domestic program will be set up in the UC lobby next week Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 14-17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. to visit with trip leaders and learn more about the program. Learn about this year’s sites and advisor role at http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentLife/ServicePrograms/Destination/Index.cfm. The Destination program began at UWRF in 2006. Since then, Destination has grown to serve a variety of social issues prevalent in the United States. The program at UWRF fosters engaged community members through education, direct service, and reflection. Some issues being addressed this year include immigration, environment, hunger and homelessness/at-risk girls. Email [log in to unmask] with questions. Application deadline is Friday, Oct. 31, at 4:30 p.m.

 

OPID Teaching and Learning Grant opportunity due Oct. 27

UW System President Ray Cross has made $85,000 available in funding support this year for the Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID) to provide a teaching and learning grant program for faculty and academic instructional staff and UW Institutional Teaching and Learning Centers across the UW System. For applications and guidelines, visit http://www.uwsa.edu/opid/grants/index.htm or email [log in to unmask]. OPID requests proposals be signed by our campus Administrative OPID Representative Scott Wojtanowski prior to submission.

 

Classified Staff Advisory Council meeting tomorrow

The Classified Staff Advisory Council (CSAC) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room, South Hall. The meetings are open to all classified staff. For more information about CSAC, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/Index.cfm.

 

Upcoming Events

Friday, Oct. 10, 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, CPUs, Mac G5 Computers, bookshelves, carts, wooden cabinets, a couch, quite a few free items, and much more. Contact Facilities Management at 3827.

 

Don't Forget

Wednesday, Oct. 8

*  10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Benefits Fair for University Employees. For information regarding the annual benefits enrollment period, visit http://www.uwsa.edu/abe. For more information or benefits counseling, email [log in to unmask].

 

*  7 p.m., Ramer soccer field, women's soccer vs. Gustavus Adolphus College.

 

Education News

"2 years after outcry, UW System much clearer about reserves," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 6.

"UW reserves vary widely by campus," Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 7.

"Repeat non-completers," Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 7.

"Flat SAT scores," Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 7.

To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit System’s clipsheet to read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing.

 

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