FALCON DAILY 

 

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014

 

"In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision." --Dalai Lama

 

Annual Scholarship Reception honors donors

 

 

Scholarship donors Marilyn Eibs, left, and John Butler, right, react to student and scholarship recipient Amara Treuenfels' speech Sunday, where she thanked donors on behalf of all the recipients. Scholarships recipients had the chance to personally thank their donors during the Annual Scholarship Reception held in the Riverview Ballroom. This year scholarship donors provided more than $925,000 in scholarship support to more than 700 UWRF students. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

 

Announcements

Welcome students from North High School and South Washington County schools

The Admissions Office is hosting students from North High School, Minneapolis, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 9 a.m. The group will receive an admissions overview and a tour of campus,  along with lunch. The Admissions Office is also hosting students from South Washington County (Minn.) schools on Wednesday at 1 p.m. The group will receive an admissions overview and a tour of campus. Please welcome these groups as they learn what our great campus has to offer. Any questions, email [log in to unmask].

 

Breast Cancer Awareness match is Wednesday

Be sure to come out to Karges Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m., to support the UWRF volleyball team as they host UW-Superior in the team’s annual Breast Cancer Awareness match. The event includes a silent auction with items from a multitude of local businesses as well as a breast cancer t-shirt sale. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

SECC Statewide Campaign runs through Nov. 28

The SECC Statewide is a workplace giving campaign that offers you the opportunity to donate to one or more of the more than 400 charities that participate via payroll contribution, check or cash. Giving through your work place is as easy as ever. Not sure how much to give? Here's what a few dollars can do:

* $2/month provide supplies for an Earth Day project--planting a tree or buying gloves for volunteers who do trail clean-up (Community Shares).

* $5/month supports an educational class visit and tour of the historic Leopold Shack and Leopold Center, recognized as one of the greenest buildings in the world. (EarthShare Wisconsin).

*  $10/month provides lifesaving medications for 500 new mothers in Bangladesh (Neighbor to Nation). 

To make your pledge online:

  • Go to www.seccstatewide.wi.gov. Click on the link for university employees. All university employees are pre-populated. Click "LOG IN."
  • Log in using the following information:

*   Username:  Your university email address (if you have issues logging in, try entering your email in all CAPS)

*   Password:  “wi” + birth month + birth day.  (example: wi0804)

  • Find out more information about the charities and decide who you would like to give to. Follow the instructions on the website to complete your pledge.
  • For additional information or if you have any questions, call Molly Matzek at 3247.

 

Destination Domestic program advisor application deadline is Friday

Reminder:  The UWRF Destination Domestic program is seeking advisors. Learn about the 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 U.S. The Destination Program fosters engaged community members through education, direct service, and reflection. 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.

 

Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30, in 140 KFA (Dean’s Conference Room). For the agenda or details, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/facultysenate/ or email [log in to unmask].

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m., residence halls, Halloween in the Halls. Campus/community event for children from local elementary schools to trick-or-treat and partake in special activities in each residence hall. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/Housing/upload/2014HalloweenInHalls.pdf.

 

Thursday, Oct. 30, 3-4:30 p.m., ARTed Space, WEB, Reception honoring Taylor Berman and his art. For more information, email [log in to unmask] or call 3230.

 

Don't Forget

Tuesday, Oct. 28

*  10 a.m.-8 p.m., Gallery 101, KFA, BFA Senior Art Exhibition III featuring works of Bailey Marhoun, Heather Sipple, Erin Hunter, Casey Dierks and Patrick Barnick. Free and open to the public. Exhibit open through Nov. 4. For more information, call the Art Department at 3266.

 

Classified employment transfer opportunity

Custodian - (100 percent); Pay Schedule 03, Pay Range 08; Facilities Management. View posting at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/994. 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 Friday, Oct. 31.

 

Education News
"As student testing mounts, growing chorus says it's too much," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 27.

"Black man in the lab," Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 27.

"College applicants get chance to visually make their case," Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Oct. 26.

To view news about the UW System from around the state, visit the UW System Clipsheet.

 

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