“What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives?” --E.M. Forster
Research ongoing on benefits of Living Green Wall in Ag Science
Happy Earth Day. Theresa Folak, a junior studying horticulture, prepares for her class in the 331 Ag Science where the Living Green Wall was installed earlier this year. "I really like having it in class," Folak said. It's nice to look at and is better than a white wall. It's also nice to be able to reference plants right away that we are studying in class.” UWRF faculty Terry Ferriss, Travis Tubre, and David Trechter collaborated on the proposal for the wall and received a grant from the National Foliage Foundation for its installation. They have been researching the benefits of a living green wall have on students and instructors in an academic setting. Students have been involved in multiple aspects of the project including wall design and installation, survey development and implementation, and data analysis. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Cascade Avenue flasher system adjustments today
The City of River Falls will have technicians making operational adjustments to the various flasher systems along Cascade Avenue today.
Attention employee parking permit holders
The employee parking permits automatically renew which means if you currently have an employee parking permit, a payroll deduction will automatically be entered in September every year until the permit is returned to the Parking Office.* The permit cost for 2015-16 is $308 and will be deducted from your payroll either as a one-time deduction or multiple payment deduction depending on how you currently have your account setup.* A new permit will be mailed to you in August and must be displayed by Sept. 1.* There is a $25 replacement fee for any lost or discarded permits.If you do not have a permit and would like to apply for one or would like to waitlist to switch to a different lot, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/Parking/EmployeeParking/Index.cfm and specify the date you wish the permit to begin.
Parking enforcement hours effective Aug. 1
* Student & Employee Permit Spaces enforced from Sunday at 7 p.m.-Friday at 7 p.m.
* Meters, Pay-By-Space & Public Parking enforced from Sunday at 7 p.m.-Friday at 7 p.m.
* Fire Lanes, 20 Minute Flasher Spaces, Loading Zones & All Restricted Spaced are enforced 24/7.
Academic Staff Council election
Ballots for the two open positions on Academic Staff Council were emailed on April 20. The election is being conducted through Qualtrics and continues through 4 p.m. Friday, April 24. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.
Faculty Senate at-large election results
The 2015-16 Faculty Senate At-Large Election concluded April 21 with the election of Karl Peterson and Faye Perkins to the open Senior At-Large seats (representing full and associate professors), and Paige Miller to the open Junior At-Large seat (representing assistant professors and academic staff). Each were elected to serve three-year terms. More information can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/ElectionsFacultySenate.cfm.
Spring URSCA Day registration closes ThursdayThe final day to register to present at the Spring URSCA Day is Thursday, April 23. Undergraduate research projects from across campus – posters, artwork, short films, powerpoint presentations, and more will be presented at spring URSCA Day on Thursday, April 30, from noon-2 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. If you would like to present, register at http://www.uwrf.edu/URSCA/SpringURSCADay.cfm.
All Department Chair meeting FridayAll Department Chairs will meet Friday, April 24, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the Falls Room, UC. For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Upcoming Events
Digital Dome Exhibition, Thursday, April 23, 6-9 p.m., Planetarium, 201 Ag Science. This immersive IMAX like presentation will feature student films shot with GoPro action cameras. Free and open to all. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentLife/ActivitiesAndEvents/FalconFilmFestival.cfm.
University Theatre: “Hay Fever,” Thursday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. A comedy by Noel Coward, directed by Jim Zimmerman. Performances are April 23-25, 30 and May 1-2. Admission is $10/adults, $8/seniors 60+ and $5/students w/ID. For ticket information, call the Box Office at 3114.
Emogene Nelson Physical Education Workshop, Friday, April 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Karges Center. Speakers from across the country will be at UWRF to promote physical fitness. The workshop, presented by the UW-River Falls Health and Human Performance Department, includes sessions with Jenn Litt, an expert in TheGROOVE physical activity program, and Sandy “Spin” Slade, world-renowned basketball entertainer, speaker and founder of the Skillastics program. The workshop is $125 for professionals and $40 for pre-professional students. More information specific to the workshop can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/HHP/upload/2015-UWRF-Pro-Brochure-SM.pdf.
Scholarship Benefit Dinner Featuring Daymond John, Friday April 24, 5-9 p.m., KFA. Tickets still available. For complete information and a schedule, visit
https://www.uwrf.edu/Give/ScholarshipBenefitEvent2014.cfm, email [log in to unmask] or call 3545.
Don't Forget
Wednesday, April 22
Falcon Shop Two-Day Sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Falcon Shop, UC. Take an additional 25 percent off clearance items, drinkware, UWRF imprinted notebooks, folders and more. For more information, call 3962.
Health Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. The Health Fair will feature demonstrations pertaining to fitness, safety procedures, and other intriguing health-related topics. Food, door prizes, and a “Finish Line” photo backdrop will also be available. Accommodation concerns necessary to experience this event can be directed to [log in to unmask] or 0740. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/studenthealthandcounseling/healthfair.cfm.
Softball vs. UW-Stout (DH), 4 and 6 p.m., Ramer softball field.
Women’s tennis vs. Hamline University, 4 p.m., Ramer tennis courts.
Education News
“Economic success depends on UW, other public universities,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 20.
“Madison is a hotspot in the patent pipeline," Kenosha News, April 22.
“Dictionary of American Regional English Threatened by Lack of Funding,” Huffington Post, April 20.
“Why community college leaders are skeptical about Obama’s free college plan,” The Hechinger Report, April 20.
“Despite job gains, poverty in Wisconsin ticks up, report says,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 20.
“Walker’s Frugal Shopping Tale Doesn’t Mention Taxpayer Millions,” Bloomberg Business, April 19.
“Scott Walker courts Kohl’s voters and Koch donors,” The Cap Times, April 21.
“The Increasingly Digital Community College,” Inside Higher Ed, April 21.
“Shift in Computer Science Interest,” Inside Higher Ed, April 21.
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