FALCON DAILY 

 

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014

 

"Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body." -- Martha Graham

 

Dance Theatre flash mob in UC Wednesday

 

 

Spectators watch members of UWRF Dance Theatre flashmob dance to Jason Derulo's "Talk Dirty" in the lower level of the UC  Wednesday. 

A video of the flashmob is on the UW-River Falls official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/uwriverfalls. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.

 

Announcements

Series on Innovation & Excellence event Wednesday

The next Series on Innovation & Excellence event hosted by the Chancellor’s Office and the UWRF Foundation is "TRIO Programs: Excellence in Student Access and Success" on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from noon-1 p.m. In Ames Gallery (lunch buffet) and the Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Presenters are Kris Anderson, associate vice chancellor for Enrollment and Student Success; Bee Vang, director of Upward Bound; Chuayi Yang, director of SSS; Nan Jordahl of the McNair Program; and UWRF students. RSVP at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=kaatzzcab&oeidk=a07ea2pdvv182c668cf for your complimentary lunch ticket by Monday, Nov. 10. The event is open to all current UWRF faculty and staff. The SIE series is intended to strengthen our sense of campus community as well as support the Pathway to Distinction strategic plan. Questions can be directed to Katie Koets at [log in to unmask] or call 3545.

 

Flex spending, HAS enrollment deadlines tomorrow

The deadline to enroll in the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Program, the Health Savings Account (HSA) and Transportation/Parking for 2015 is Friday, Nov. 7, at 4:30 p.m. The annual contribution limit for the Healthcare Flexible Spending Account and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account is now $2,550. For more information, call Eric Sterner at 3109.

 

Welcome students from White Bear Lake

The Admissions Office is hosting students from White Bear Lake (Minn.) High School, on Friday, Nov. 7, at 9 a.m. The group will receive an admissions overview and a tour of campus, along with lunch. Please welcome them as they learn what our great campus has to offer. Any questions, email [log in to unmask].

 

List of candidates for bachelors and masters degrees available

The Fall 2014 and J-Term 2015 Graduation List of Candidates for Bachelors and Masters Degrees is now available at https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/Registrar/Commencement/Index.cfm. This is a list of those students who will be completing their degree requirements at the end of Fall 2014 or J-Term 2015 and have applied for graduation. The Registrar’s Office will update the list weekly through Dec. 18. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

Faculty and staff regalia rentals

Faculty and staff participating in December Commencement and needing to rent regalia should contact the Falcon Shop by Friday, Nov. 14.

Contact Sherry at 3962 or email [log in to unmask].

 

Celebrate Fridays with UWRF apparel/colors

To generate greater school spirit, the UWRF Student Senate has announced Falcon Fridays. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to wear UWRF apparel/colors on Fridays.

 

Upcoming Events

Language Matters Presentation, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4 p.m., 200 Ag Science. Teacher Education Assistant Professor Amy Frederick will be presenting about children who come to school with a home language other than English and how they face twice the challenge of learning English and learning academic content. Sponsored by the English Language Transition (ELT) Program. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/ENGL/ELT/LanguageMatters.cfm or email [log in to unmask].

 

Culture Fest 2014, Friday, Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Hosted by the Asian American Student Association to promote awareness of diversity on campus and to share talents, culture and interests. Food provided and free raffle drawings. Theme is based on the Year of China with a Chinese/magnolia dance and a lion dance that is popular in China. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

Don't Forget

Thursday, Nov. 6

Faculty Development:  Peer2Peer 90-Minute Workshop, "21st Century Teaching," 11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, UC. The workshops are supported by a renewal grant and hosted by the Teacher Education Department for faculty interested in exploring new teaching strategies. Repeat session Friday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Trimbelle River Room, UC. Additional workshops offered in December and spring semester. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/TED/pd.cfm or email [log in to unmask].

 

4th Annual Harold Wilkins Seminar in Horticulture Science, 4 p.m., 327 Ag Science. Bridget Behe, professor of Horticulture Marketing at Michigan State University will talk about her research with eye-tracking technology and what insight it offers for the horticulture industry. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

 

Classified employment opportunities

University Services Associate 2 (100%); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 10; Admissions Office. Transfer opportunity. More information can be found at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/923. 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 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 today, Nov. 6.

 

Part-time LTE Communications Specialist position, College of Education and Professional Studies. More information and application instructions can be found at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/1020. For full consideration, apply by Friday, Nov. 14.

 

Education News

"UW-River Falls' CAFES offers new academic programs," Wisconsin Ag Connection, Nov. 4.

"What a GOP-led Congress means for higher ed," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4.

"Decision 2014: The higher-ed outlook," Chronicle of Higher Education, Nov. 5.

"Governors and higher ed," Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 4.

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

 

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