“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” --Audrey Hepburn
Donor Society members try glass blowing
UWRF students help Patricia Caponi create a hand blown glass ornament while sister, Nancy Parlin, in the back, looks on last week during a lunch and glass blowing demonstration held for UWRF Foundation Donor Society members. Caponi attended UWRF in the 1980’s and Parlin is a former vice chancellor and emeriti faculty in sociology. The event included a brief history of the UWRF glass blowing program by emeritus art Professor Doug Johnson and donors working with advanced glass students to create a hand-blown ornament. Donors were able to select the color and blow air into a blowpipe while art students gathered and worked the glass. Assistant professor of art Eoin Breadon lead the activity, answered questions and provided an update on the current glass blowing program. Submitted photo.
Open forums for Textbook Services Manager position
Open forums will be held for three finalists for the Textbook Services Manager position on campus:* Monday, April 20: Jeanette Schermann;* Friday, April 24: Julie Fronmueller;* Monday, April 27: Cory Whipkey.All forums will be held in the Wind River Room, UC, from 2:15-2:45 p.m.For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Graduate textbook/additional materials orders
Place your orders now for graduate textbooks and additional materials for undergrad classes for both summer and fall semesters. Fill out the form at http://www.uwrf.edu/TextbookServices/ForFaculty/graduateTextOrderForm.cfm or email [log in to unmask].
Early catering service deadline
Due to the transition of food contractors in Dining Services, events which need catering services during the period May 8-June 6 will need to submit their catering requests by Monday, April 20. For events that need catering after May 22, email requests to [log in to unmask] versus going through Catertrax. Thank you for your understanding during this transitional period. For more information, email [log in to unmask] call 4444.
Upcoming Events
College Visit Day, Friday April 17, Riverview Ballroom, UC. Many of the students/families visiting are here to make final decisions about their enrollment in the fall and there may also be juniors just starting their college search. Please give any visitors you see a warm Falcon welcome. Upcoming College Visit Days are May 1 and 2. For more information, email m[log in to unmask].
Language Matters Series, “Yabanci English: A Teaching Abroad in Turkey Experience” presented by Garrett Quandt, Tuesday, April 21, 4 p.m., Apple River Room, UC. Free and open to all. Email [log in to unmask] for more information.
Don't Forget
Thursday, April 16
Jade Sky: Astronomy in China, noon-12:45 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 call 3560. The program is free, open to the public and university students, and is suitable for all ages.
Documentary: “Vincent Who?” noon-1 p.m., Willow River Room, UC, or 4-5 p.m., Banks Center (near 105 Davee Library). The documentary explores the tragic event that awakened and ignited the Asian American Civil Rights movement. Watch the official trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_rwnyM1vtE. Free and open to all. Sponsored by Multicultural Student Services. For more information, call 3531.
Year of China Book Discussion: “Three Body Problem,” 4-5 p.m., Davee Library breezeway. Alex Hatheway, instructor in the English Language Transition Program and ZISU student liaison, will lead the discussion. Free and open to everyone.
Education News
“The Big Idea for a new business? Soap in packaging that dissolves in water,” Rick Kupchella’s Bring Me The News, April 14.
“Finance committee rejects proposal to exempt UW system research from public records laws,” The Badger Herald, April 16.
“Walker proposes capping UW System tuition increases,” AP, April 13.
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