FALCON DAILY Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014 "Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers." --Voltaire Holiday plant sale today through Friday [cid:B6C0504D-6789-476C-A0FB-C01F6FC7AF5F] Horticulture majors Brittany Rootes and Jacob Kluza watch over the UWRF Horticulture Society table in Ag Science this morning. The annual Holiday Plant Sale began today with plants ranging in price from $6 for small cacti to $18 for large poinsettias and orchids. Other plants include Norfolk Island Pines, Bonsai, Cyclamen and Venus Fly Traps. The sale goes until 4 p.m. today in the main hallway in Ag Science and moves to the UC lobby tomorrow and Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Checks and cash are accepted. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Outstanding Service Award recipient recognized at Commencement Dec. 13 The recipient of the Outstanding Service Award, the highest honor given to an individual or organization outside of UWRF, will be recognized during fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. in Knowles Center. This year's recipient is Case IH and Value Implement. Since 2009 Case IH has reached out to UWRF with state-of-the-art agricultural equipment that is used at low cost in the classroom, at the campus farms, and by campus grounds and maintenance crews. The equipment includes tractors/loaders, combines, planters, and tillage and forage equipment. Using the latest in agricultural equipment technology prepares students for the modern workplace and allows the campus to increase efficiency in numerous operations, including snow removal. In addition to providing equipment, Case IH and Value Implement has made cash contributions to support events lead by student organizations to educate the general public about agriculture. For information about Commencement, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/Registrar/Commencement/Index.cfm. Upcoming Events UWRF Nordic Ski Team Scandinavian Food Sale, Thursday Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ag Science. The menu includes: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, Lefse, Glogg, and Scandinavian desserts. Prices: Meal (meatballs, lefse, drink) - $5; meatballs and potatoes - $3; Lefse - $2, Glogg - $1; desserts – as marked. For more information, call 3704. Film "Black Coffee" showing and Q&A with film's director and producer, Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Released in January 2014, “Black Coffee” is a romantic comedy directed by Filmmaker Mark Harris with Producer Eric Small of 1555 Filmworks based out of Chicago. The film is described as “A new romance with an attorney (Gabrielle Dennis) helps reinvigorate a man (Darrin Dewitt Henson) after he's fired from the company his father built.” The screening is followed by a Q&A with Harris and Small (both attended UWRF). Free event. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Coffee Concert, Friday, Dec. 5, noon-1 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Holiday selections featuring Metropolitan Opera's Margaret Jane Wray, soprano; and UWRF's Gail Olszewski, piano. Free and open to the public. For more information, call the Music Department at 715-425-3183. Pet Therapy, Friday, Dec. 5, 3-4 p.m., 211 Hagestad Hall. Relieve some stress with therapy dogs. Open to everyone. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3884. Women's ice hockey vs. UW-Superior, Friday, Dec. 5, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena. Guitar and Woodwind Concert, Friday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall. Free and open to the public. Call the Music Department at 3183. Don't Forget Wednesday, Dec. 3 Annual Art Scholarship Sale, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Gallery 101, KFA. Choose from glass, ceramics, painting, fibers, printmaking, photography and mixed media items made by current art students and faculty, alumni, retired faculty and local artisans. A portion of the money from the sale provides scholarship opportunities. Sale hours are Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. Sale runs through Dec. 10. Holiday Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., near Dean's Office, Ag Science; Thursday-Friday, Dec. 4-5, UC lobby, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring Poinsettias, Cyclamen and Norfolk Island Pine. Sponsored by the Horticulture Society. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3345. AASA Egg Roll Sale, 11 a.m.-2 pm., KFA and WEB. Vegetable or pork. One egg roll for $2. Three for $5. Sauce included. Language Matters Presentation: “Flipping the ESL Classroom: Incorporating Inverted Learning in an ESL Grammar Class,” 4-5 p.m., St. Croix Room, UC. Amrit Bidegaray illustrates how to incorporate a flipped classroom methodology in an intermediate ESL grammar class. The presentation will include the benefits and the shortcomings of adopting this method for the ESL classroom. For more information, call Jane Miller at 3229. Women's basketball vs. UW-Superior, 7 p.m., Karges. High school/youth night. Classified employment opportunity * Buildings/Grounds Superintendent (Facilities Management). Apply by Friday, Dec. 12. Visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the position and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Education News "UW System embarks on initiative to improve student retention<http://host.madison.com/daily-cardinal/uw-system-embarks-on-initiative-to-improve-student-retention/article_d801e886-790c-11e4-95a4-6fd4727a345b.html>," Daily Cardinal, Nov. 30. "Wisconsin Assembly to sharpen focus on public benefits, mental health reforms<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/jessie-opoien/wisconsin-assembly-to-sharpen-focus-on-public-benefits-mental-health/article_7e3bcd06-962f-5cf7-9d67-d9a45b7ea180.html>," Capital Times, Dec. 2. "Most college students don't earn a degree in 4 years, study finds<http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/02/education/most-college-students-dont-earn-degree-in-4-years-study-finds.html?ref=education&_r=0>," New York Times, Dec. 1. 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