FALCON DAILY Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 "A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong." --Tecumseh Record number of undergrad research accepted [cid:D754C63A-57A4-485F-9F79-EDF9098E5738] Some 54 UWRF undergraduates attended the first of two scheduled NCUR 2015 registration workshops hosted by URSCA Office on Tuesday. A record 100 students' research and creative projects were accepted for presentation. For more information about undergraduate research, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/. Submitted photo by Lissa Schneider-Rebozo. Announcements New updates on biennial budget proposal Several new UWRF and UW System communications and resources related to Governor Walker’s biennial budget proposal for the UW System were posted yesterday to <http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration/BudgetInformation.cfm> http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration/BudgetInformation.cfm. This site will be frequently updated as additional information becomes available. As advocacy begins regarding Governor Walker’s biennial budget proposal, please take a moment to review the document “Guidance on Political Campaign Activities at UWRF” available at <http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration> http://www.uwrf.edu/Administration. This document includes guidance on political activities from UW System and associated campus facility use policies. Questions regarding political activities not addressed by this document may be addressed to Blake Fry at 3711 or <mailto:[log in to unmask]> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. February Board of Regents regular two-day meeting The UW System Board of Regents meets today and tomorrow at UW-Madison. For an agenda and a link to live webcasts, visit https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/event/board-of-regents-meeting-3/. New Link for UWRF resources for provisional employees requests Provisional appointment requests provide the detail that is needed for granting access to campus resources for individuals who do not have UWRF HR appointments. Examples include but are not limited to: visiting scholars, student organization advisors, interns, camps/clinics facilitators, University Advancement employees. Visit https://www.uwrf.edu/RiskManagement/ProvApptRequest.cfm to assure you have all the bases covered for provisional employees in your department BEFORE they arrive on campus and need to start accessing UWRF resources. For more information, call Pete Reese in DoTS at 3687 or Connie Smith in Risk Management at 3344. Remind students to order cap and gown The last day for undergraduates to order cap and gown products online (http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_uwrf/) is Tuesday, Feb. 24. Undergraduate caps and gowns that are not pre-ordered can be purchased in the Falcon Shop in the UC after April 1. Graduate students must pre-order regalia at http://colleges.herffjones.com/college/_uwrf/ or email their name, degree and height to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Call the Falcon Shop at 3962 with questions. Career Fair attendance Do you require students in your class/classes to attend the career fair? If yes, Career Services wants to know. We appreciate the support you give and want to show our appreciation. If you require attendance or provide extra credit, Career Services will have a student sign-in sheet at the event that will be sent to you after the fair. If you’re interested in a sign-in sheet and/or require attendance, email c<mailto:[log in to unmask]><mailto:[log in to unmask]>[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Webinars scheduled for February ETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit http://etf.wi.gov/member_education.htm#tab3 to learn more about any of the following sessions. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Grant opportunity reminder Grant applications due Monday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. include: * Faculty and Instructional Academic Staff Professional Development (Round 3) * GREAT Falcon STEM Fellows * Faculty Retraining and Renewal Grants (Round 2) Information and the application process can be found at <http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultyDevelopment/> http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultyDevelopment/. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Skate with the Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 8, following Women's ice hockey vs. Lake Forest game at 3:05 p.m. Free admission for youth with paid adult. Join the Falcons on the ice following the game. "When Plates Collide: Imaging the Roots of Cascadia's Volcanoes," Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5 p.m., 200 Ag Science. Free and open to all. Presented by Richard Allen, director of the Berkeley Seismological Lab and professor of Earth & Planetary Science at UC Berkeley. Sponsored by the GeoPRISMS (Geodynamic Processes at Riftong and Subducting Margins. Hosted by the River Falls Geology Society and Plant and Earth Science Department. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3139. Don't Forget Thursday, Feb. 5 Lunchtime Yoga, noon-1 p.m., Karges Room 10 Studio. Class involves moving through poses and linking movement with the breath to build endurance, strength and flexibility, while calming the mind. Mats available if needed. Free and open to current UWRF students and faculty and staff only with valid UWRF ID. No pre-registration necessary. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for more information. Education News "UW-River Falls braces for cutbacks in Walker budget<http://www.kare11.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/03/u-w-river-falls-braces-for-cutbacks-in-walker-budget/22822053/>," KARE 11, Feb. 3. "UWRF plans Bowls for Hope<http://www.leadertelegram.com/blogs/pamela_powers/article_fcebc87c-acc1-11e4-9a83-8b34b7bee638.html>," Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Feb. 4. "Letter: What the UW System means to us<http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/opinion/2015/02/04/university-wisconsin-system-cuts-politics-walker/22848557/>," Wausau Daily Herald, Feb. 4. "Walker's budget cuts property taxes, UW funding<http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/03/walkers-budget-cuts-property-taxes-uw-funding/22816803/>," Green Bay Press Gazette, Feb. 4. 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