“The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.” --Jonas Salk
Students honored with Chancellor's Award
Chancellor Dean Van Galen poses with the recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Students Thursday following the ceremony in the UC. The award is given annually to students who show leadership, service and commitment to the university and community and are chosen by representatives from each of the colleges, the Chancellor's office, Student Affairs and Student Senate. Front row, from left: Haley Klinker, RJ Pfeifer, Julie Vang, and Lyndsay Hage. Back row, from left: Chancellor Van Galen, Sam Tauchen, Daniel Saunders, and Cheng-Yen (Peter) Lee. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Annual boiler maintenance shutdown
For your long range planning, please note the boilers are down every spring for two weeks following the closing of the residence halls. Steam that provides hot water, cooking, distilling, pasteurization, drying and sterilization will not be available during that time. The 2015 spring shutdown will begin Saturday, May 16, at noon and will be back on Monday, June 1, in the afternoon. Contact Heating Plant at 3955 with questions.
Presentation offered on state of education in India
Please join us for a presentation, “The State of Regular and Special Education in India,” by Premavathy Vijayan, Dean of College of Education, Avinashilingam University and Victoria Naomi, professor of Special Education, Avinashilingam University, on Wednesday, April 29, from 3-4 pm, in 116/7 WEB. All faculty and students are welcome. Their visit in the US is supported by Obama – Singh 21st Century Knowledge Initiative. For more information, email [log in to unmask] or call 3400.
Upcoming Events
Compost Sale, Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Mann Valley Farm, 129 S. Glover Rd., River Falls. $34/yard. Additional sale dates are Friday, May 1, from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, May 2, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m, and Saturday, May 9, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535.
Technology-Only Surplus Sale, Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rodli Hall. Please enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Items available include iMacs, Macbooks, Mac Minis, Mac G5s, Mac Pros, multiple models of Dell towers, Dell laptops, computer monitors, mice, keyboards, speakers, cords, additional accessories, and much more. Note: items purchased at this sale are not to be used for departmental needs. DoTS will not provide service to items sold. Contact Facilities Management at 3827.
UWRF AgEcon Quiz Bowl Team Fundraiser, Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Moose Lodge, 620 Clark St., River Falls. Serving pancakes, french toast, sausage, and eggs. Tickets are $7 each or $6 for senior citizens. There is also a raffle and silent auction. The team is raising money to travel to San Francisco in July to compete at the national conference.
Juried Student Exhibition, Gallery 101, KFA. The exhibition runs through May 6 and is free and open to all. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 1-8 p.m., and Sunday 2-4 p.m. For more information, call Art Department at 3266.
Spring Choral Concert, Sunday, April 26, 3 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Admission is $5/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183.
International Traveling Classroom Informational Meeting, Tuesday, April 28, noon, Wind River Room, UC. Students are applying now for 2016 and the program often fills. For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Jade Sky: Astronomy in China, Monday, April 27, 7-7:45 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 to [log in to unmask] or call 3560. The program is free, open to everyone, and is suitable for all ages.
Ag Day on Campus: “Slow Moving Ag-Venture," Tuesday, April 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., UC mall. This year’s Ag Day seeks to educate the public about farm safety. CAFES student organizations and local agricultural businesses will have educational and interactive booths outside the UC. Open to all.
Don't Forget
Friday, April 24
Open forum for finalists for the Textbook Services Manager position, 2:15-2:45 p.m., Wind River Room, UC. Candidate Julie Fronmueller. For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Scholarship Benefit Dinner Featuring Daymond John, 5-9 p.m., KFA. Tickets still available. For complete information and a schedule, visit
https://www.uwrf.edu/Give/ScholarshipBenefitEvent2014.cfm or call 3545.
University Theatre: “Hay Fever,” 7:30 p.m., Davis Theatre, KFA. A comedy by Noel Coward, directed by Jim Zimmerman. Admission is $12/adults, $9/seniors 60+ and $5/students w/ID. For more information, call the Box Office at 3114. Additional performances are April 25, 30 and May 1-2.
Unclassified Internal position opening: Internal UWRF candidates only. Position Title: Administrative Program Manager II. Working Title: Sustainability and Custodial Supervisor. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ by Friday, May 1.
Classified position opening: IS Technical Services Specialist (Division of Technology Services). Deadline to apply is Monday, May 11. If interested, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search to view details about the position and the application process. Direct questions to [log in to unmask].
Education News
“‘Poll: Two-Thirds of Respondents Oppose $300M Budget Cut For UW System,” WPR, April 23.
“Pending budget cuts have already hurt UW,” The Badger Herald, April 23.
“UW-Platteville Announces First Round of Cuts,” SW News, April 22.
“Scott Walker: Any uptick in revenue should go to K-12,” Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, April 22.
“Scott Walker’s War on the University of Wisconsin,” Huffington Post, April 22.
“Governor Walker comments on State and National Interests,” We Are Green Bay, April 22.
“Morning briefing: Scott Walker’s Wisconsin approval rating doesn’t matter,” The Cap Times, April 22.
“Scott Walker’s Wisconsin approval rating doesn’t matter,” Isthmus, April 21.
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