FALCON DAILY Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." --Ralph Waldo Emerson. UWRF students, others take Polar Plunge [cid:E176DC36-5FE4-4502-BF77-7AFAE43B6BC0] Stephanie Strohbeen, president of Collegiate Honors Club; Emily Sirek, vice president of Collegiate Honors Club; Kathleen Hunzer and Katy Maas of the Falcon Scholars, Chancellor's Scholars, and Honors programs office take the plunge into Lake Menomonie at Elk Point Resort during Polar Plunge 2015, the winter fundraiser for Special Olympics. The group raised $825. Also taking the plunge from UW-River Falls were members representing athletics teams. The team raised $2,559. To see photos of all taking the plunge, visit http://uwrfphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/UWRF-POLAR-Plunge-2015/G0000XKLd23cwnNk. For a stop frame video of student athletes taking the plunge, visit https://vimeo.com/119014251. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements [cid:B3DE9A72-37D4-4BA8-B554-0D5A2634528D] Strobach is new director of McNair Scholars Program The new director of the McNair Scholars Program, Natalie Strobach, did her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University of California Davis and specializes in 19th and 20th century French and German literature and psychoanalysis. In addition to her work in comparative literature, Natalie was herself a McNair Scholar as an undergraduate and also held a joint appointment for six years with the UC Davis McNair Scholars Program. If you know a student interested in pursuing a Ph.D., a first-generation low-income student, or an underrepresented student, please encourage the student to email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or visit the new McNair Scholars Program website at https://www.uwrf.edu/McNair Airfare must be booked through Fox World Travel All group and individual airfare must be booked with Fox World Travel. Webinars are available to help understand the process of booking group travel and to answer questions. Click on the corresponding link to register for the one-hour webinar you would like to attend: * Tuesday, Feb 10, at 10 a.m. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4924399584322070529 * Tuesday, Feb 10, at 2 p.m. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3704959825263723521 * Wednesday, Feb 18, at 10 a.m. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8053432655600521985 * Wednesday, Feb 18, at 2 p.m. https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3917476731215099649 For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3263. Seeking UWRF Ebert & Gerbert’s sandwich custom recipe submissions Students, faculty, and staff have a one-time opportunity to create an Erbert and Gerbert’s (E&G) sandwich to be put exclusively on the UWRF menu. Recipes will be accepted until Wednesday, Feb. 11, at <http://www.egbistro.com/uw-river-falls/> www.egbistro.com/uw-river-falls/<http://www.egbistro.com/uw-river-falls/>. Three finalists will be selected and sampling of the recipes will be available outside of the Rapids to taste and vote for a winner to be placed on the menu permanently. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Classified Staff Advisory Council meeting Thursday The Classified Staff Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, Feb. 12, from 1-2 p.m. in the Alumni Room, South Hall. A draft of the Complaint Policy for the new University Personnel System will be reviewed at this meeting. All classified staff are encouraged to attend to provide feedback. A link to the draft policy is included in an email sent to all classified staff earlier today. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Jade Sky: Astronomy in China, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m., 201 Ag Science. Join UWRF physics Professor Eileen Korenic to learn about ancient Chinese constellations, how they are related to western designations, Chinese astronomy mythology, and modern Chinese contributions to space travel. Seating is limited to 50 so email or phone reservations are requested tpo [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3560. The program is free, open to the public and university students, and is suitable for all ages. Education Abroad Fair, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC. Learn about opportunities to study abroad by talking with faculty and students who have traveled around the world. Women's basketball vs. UW-Stout, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m., Karges. Women's ice hockey vs. St. Catherine University, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena. Don't Forget Monday, Feb. 9 Power, Privilege and Oppression (P20) Training, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. This simulation experience is interactive, engaging, eye-opening, and reveals how systematic levels of privilege impact personal experiences and social identities. Free and open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. "Sound Off" open space event for students of color to tell their stories and share their hurt, 7:30 p.m., Falcon's Nest, UC. Free and open to everyone. Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. For more information, email interVarsity Campus Staff/Team Lead Michele Arndt [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 651-270-4897. Education News "Lassa: Wisconsin families rely on UW System<http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/opinion/2015/02/06/julie-lassa-scott-walker-uw-system-cuts/22968555/>," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 6. "Proposed state budget cuts would het UW-Whitewater hardest<http://www.dailyunion.com/news/article_897bafd0-ad8c-11e4-8a51-f39e21b912e6.html>," Daily Union, Feb. 6. "Featured syndicated column: budget hit renews debate about paying for UW System<http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/opinion/columns/3672375-featured-syndicated-column-budget-hit-renews-debate-about-paying-uw-system>," River Falls Journal, Feb. 5. "H<http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/3672230-harsdorf-takes-issues-local-listening-session><http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/3672230-harsdorf-takes-issues-local-listening-session>arsdorf takes on issues at local listening session<http://www.newrichmond-news.com/news/3672230-harsdorf-takes-issues-local-listening-session>," New Richmond News, Feb. 5. "<http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/on_campus/on-campus-protesters-upset-they-weren-t-let-into-regents/article_08f6eab3-f9d8-5ce1-a929-74d3ab6d2667.html><http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/on_campus/on-campus-protesters-upset-they-weren-t-let-into-regents/article_08f6eab3-f9d8-5ce1-a929-74d3ab6d2667.html>On Campus: Protesters upset they weren't let into Regents meeting<http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/on_campus/on-campus-protesters-upset-they-weren-t-let-into-regents/article_08f6eab3-f9d8-5ce1-a929-74d3ab6d2667.html>," Wisconsin State Journal, Feb. 7. "Demonstrators protest Gov. Scott Walker's budget cuts at meeting of UW Regents<http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/pat_schneider/demonstrators-protest-gov-scott-walker-s-budget-cuts-at-meeting/article_da433513-4323-5982-b74d-7cb39ee60893.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 6. "UpFront: Cross says Walker budget cut could 'seriously damage' UW<http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=341636>," WisPolitics, Feb. 9. "UW System needs to show how budget cut will hurt, Ray Cross says,<http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/todd-milewski/uw-system-needs-to-show-how-budget-cut-will-hurt/article_7ac673d2-3e24-5d97-8342-ea10b152601f.html>" The Cap Times, Feb. 9. "Want to get paid to bash a governor? UW-Madison employees can<http://watchdog.org/198517/uw-madison-budget-rebecca-blank/>," Wisconsin Reporter, Feb. 9. "Rep. Kulp: Put UW budget cuts into perspective<http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/story/opinion/2015/02/09/bob-kulp-uw-system-budget-cuts-perspective/23104937/>," Marshfield New Herald, Feb. 8. "Dave Obey: Walker attack on UW is dangerous zealotry<http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/opinion/2015/02/09/dave-obey-scott-walker-arrogance-uw-system-cuts/23105187/>," Wausau Daily Herald, Feb. 9. "John Nichols: Wisconsin Idea trumps Scott Walker,<http://host.madison.com/news/opinion/column/john_nichols/john-nichols-wisconsin-idea-trumps-scott-walker/article_051d7c45-4611-50e9-95fe-d9e981bc6e6c.html>" The Cap Times, Feb. 8. "Walker's wake-up call to a Wisconsin institution,<http://www.jsonline.com/business/walkers-wake-up-call-to-a-wisconsin-institution-b99420577z1-291167301.html>" Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 7. "Tenure, campus governance new focus of Scott Walker budget bill scrutiny<http://host.madison.com/news/local/writers/pat_schneider/tenure-campus-governance-new-focus-of-scott-walker-budget-bill/article_f1cb7284-1bcc-52a9-a356-9261574372f3.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 7. "UW chancellors take to social media, push alumni to lobby lawmakers<http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/uw-chancellors-take-to-social-media-push-alumni-to-lobby-lawmakers-b99440543z1-291151751.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 7. "<http://www.jsonline.com/business/job-creation-from-university-of-wisconsin-research-f>Job creation from University of Wisconsin research fuels budget debate<http://www.jsonline.com/business/job-creation-from-university-of-wisconsin-research-fuels-budget-debate-b99440438z1-291126031.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 6. "<http://www.jsonline.com/business/job-creation-from-university-of-wisconsin-research-fuels-budget-debate-b99440438z1-291126031.html>Budget item to hid UW research is bad public policy<http://www.jsonline.com/news/opinion/budget-item-to-hide-uw-research-is-bad-public-policy-b99440261z1-291165491.html>," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Feb. 8. "Scott Walker trips on the 'search for truth',<http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/scott-walker-trips-the-search-truth>" MSNBC, Feb. 9. "Robert Greenler: Scott Walker fails to give UW research its due<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/opinion/column/robert-greenler-scott-walker-fails-to-give-uw-research-its/article_3e5c2d08-511b-5dfc-89c2-2e0c23c25f30.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 7. "Walker budget proposes elimination of board overseeing for-profit institutions,<http://badgerherald.com/news/2015/02/09/walker-budget-proposes-elimination-of-board-overseeing-for-profit-institutions/#.VNjvKkhDVXR>" Badger Herald, Feb. 9. "Wisconsin students to take scaled-back standardized tests,<http://www.htrnews.com/story/news/local/2015/02/08/wisconsin-students-take-scaled-back-standardized-tests/23094205/>" AP, Feb. 8. "Voucher change concerns central Wis. school officials<http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2015/02/08/voucher-change-concerns-central-wis-school-officials/23075175/>," Stevens Point Journal, Feb. 8. "<http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2015/02/08/voucher-change-concerns-central-wis-school-officials/23075175/>Walker budget clips authority of state Building Commission<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/walker-budget-clips-authority-of-state-building-commission/article_5551bbf2-ba89-55a9-81cb-b16eb2303c03.html>," The Cap Times, Feb. 8. "Virginia House: State should offer a bachelor's degree for $16,000,<http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/02/05/virginia-house-state-should-offer-a-bachelors-degree-for-16000/>" The Washington Post, Feb. 5. Falcon Daily<http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityCommunications/FalconDaily.cfm> is an e-newsletter sent to all UW-River Falls faculty, academic and classified staff and off-campus subscribers weekday mornings during the academic year and on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer. 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