“The starting point of all achievement is desire.”--Napoleon Hill
UW System President Ray Cross visits campus
UW System President Ray Cross spent Tuesday touring campus, meeting with shared governance leaders, and visiting with students, staff and faculty including a visit to the Tissue and Cellular Innovation Center and the Agricultural Engineering Technology Department. He also addressed and answered questions from the campus community in Abbott Concert Hall and encouraged all to reach out on their own time to legislative representatives with their concerns regarding the proposed state budget. His remarks can be viewed at http://go.uwrf.edu/prescross. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Proposed changes in health insurance program
In 2013, the legislature granted the Group Insurance Board expanded authority to provide additional oversight and strategic direction for the health insurance program. As a result, the Group Insurance Board is working with Segal Consulting to identify ways to improve health outcomes and increase the efficient delivery of quality health care for state employees and their families in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program. In April, ETF will convene a study group to review recommendations and provide feedback for consideration by the board. The study group will include representatives from Wisconsin Retirement System employers, the Wisconsin Association of Health Plans, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, ETF staff and others. Final recommendations for changes to the health insurance program for 2016 will be presented to the board for review and approval on May 19. To learn more about the preliminary recommendations from Segal Consulting, visit http://www.etf.wi.gov/news/ht_20150327.htm.
Upcoming Events
Tickets still available for TEDx event, Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., UC. TEDxUWRiverFalls will feature local and national voices and TED Talks videos under the theme of “Ideas Worth Spreading.” Pre-registration and payment needed to attend. Cost is $10/faculty and staff, $5/students and $15/community members. Includes lunch, speakers, musical entertainment, and networking opportunities. For more information, email [log in to unmask] or call 4444.
10th Annual UWRF Show Pig Sale, Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m. Mann Valley Farm. Viewing of approximately 100 pigs will begin at 10 a.m.followed by the auction at noon. The student-raised show pigs are from litters sired by top quality boars from Shaffer’s Gold Rush of Indiana. For more information, call Emily Warren at 262-210-7995.
Don't Forget
Wednesday, April 1
AASA Eggroll Sale, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., KFA--possibly outside of UC if weather good and Ag Science. Veggie or pork eggrolls are 1/$2 or 3/$5 (sauce included). Email [log in to unmask] for more information.
English Language Transition Program Webinar "Improve your Intercultural Training through Transformative Learning," 3-5 p.m., Wind River Room, UC. Email r[log in to unmask] with questions. Free and open to all.
Employment transfer opportunity for permanent classified employeesOperations Program Associate (100%); Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 11; Textbook Services. More information at http://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/1299. 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 Thursday, April 2.
Education News
“Activists Stop Paying Their Student Loans,” NPR, March 31.
“With demand outstripping supply, beef prices hit record,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, March 30.
“4 UW schools offer buyouts to head off budget cuts,” MPR News, March 31.
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