FALCON DAILY Thursday, June 11, 2015 “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. Time will pass anyway.” --Earl Nightingale Falcon Center construction making visible progress [cid:BDA8E40A-356B-4B06-8AAF-18B16A93F399] Progress continues to be made on the new Falcon Center. Demolition of Hunt Arena's east wall was completed in May. Crews then poured footings for the addition that will connect Hunt Arena with the new construction of the Falcon Center. For updates and information about the Falcon Center project, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/FalconCenter/constructionupdates.cfm. Announcements Early time entry and approval Monday There is an early time and absence deadline for student employees, LTEs and classified permanent staff. Time and/or absences for hours worked from May 31-June 13 must be approved by 10 a.m. Monday, June 15. If time is not entered and approved by 10 a.m. June 15, the employee will not be paid. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. University Community Chorus begin rehearsals Wednesday The UWRF University Community Chorus will rehearse Wednesday evenings from 7-9 p.m. beginning June 17, culminating with a concert July 29. Rehearsals are in the Choir Room, KFA. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Surplus Property Sale, Friday, June 12, 9 a.m.-noon, Rodli Hall. Please enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Sale items include bicycles, iMacs, CPUs, Mac Minis, desks, tables, chairs, a couch, filing cabinets, bookshelves, cabinets, etc. Pictures of items available can be viewed on the “UW-River Falls Surplus” Facebook page. For more information, call Facilities Management at 3827 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Don Page Memorial Golf Outing, Monday, June 15,12:30 p.m. Lunch, golf, power cart, gift, dinner and prizes are part of this great day. Falcons of all golfing ability can expect a fun day on the course. Join us and reconnect while supporting Falcon Athletics.For more information, visit http://www.uwrfsports.com/documents/2015/5/5//Don_Page_2015_Memorial_Brochure.pdf?id=1501. Don't Forget Thursday, June 11 New Student Registration continues today on campus for fall. Additional registration days are June 12 and 15-16. Outdoor Grill, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC lawn. Items for purchase include hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger, brat, hot dog, chips, candy, fruit, Best Maid cookies, bars, pop and water. Classified Staff Advisory Council meeting, 1:30 p.m., Alumni Room, South Hall. Review and vote on the local policies for Voluntary Reassignment of FLSA-exempt Employees to Academic Staff Positions; Workplace Expectations; and Catastrophic Leave. For more information, view the agenda and UPS policies at <http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/Index.cfm> http://www.uwrf.edu/ClassifiedStaffAdvisoryCouncil/Index.cfm. Education News “UW-Madison pushing lawmakers to revise tenure language in budget: Harsdorf uninterested,<http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WI_XGR_WISCONSIN_BUDGET_UW_WIOL-?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2015-06-09-13-25-42>” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 9. “Senate confirms Grebe to UW Board of Regents despite Democrats<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/senate-confirms-grebe-to-uw-board-of-regents-despite-democrats/article_c36c66d9-b04f-5f57-b3ed-00b92cdffad2.html>’<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/senate-confirms-grebe-to-uw-board-of-regents-despite-democrats/article_c36c66d9-b04f-5f57-b3ed-00b92cdffad2.html> objections<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/govt-and-politics/senate-confirms-grebe-to-uw-board-of-regents-despite-democrats/article_c36c66d9-b04f-5f57-b3ed-00b92cdffad2.html>,” The Cap Times, June 9. “Volcker Sees Hidden Peril in <http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/09/business/dealbook/volcker-sees-hidden-peril-in-state-budgets.html?_r=1> State<http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/09/business/dealbook/volcker-sees-hidden-peril-in-state-budgets.html?_r=1> Budgets<http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/09/business/dealbook/volcker-sees-hidden-peril-in-state-budgets.html?_r=1>, “ The New York Times, June 8. “G<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html><http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html>OP bill would kill Wisconsin<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html><http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html>’<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html><http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html>s Legislative Audit Bureau<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/gop-bill-would-kill-wisconsin-s-legislative-audit-bureau/article_f150e210-1bed-5e40-a7a5-a258d7d39179.html>,” La Crosse Tribune, June 9. “Kathleen Vinehout column: Kicking Controls Out the Window No UW Oversight by LAB a Recipe for Corruption<http://www.piercecountyherald.com/opinion/columns/3762813-kathleen-vinehout-column-kicking-controls-out-window-no-uw-oversight-lab>,” Pierce County Herald, June 9. “On the Wisconsin border, little enthusiasm for Walker<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/superior/3760185-wisconsin-border-little-enthusiasm-walkers-tax-cuts>’<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/superior/3760185-wisconsin-border-little-enthusiasm-walkers-tax-cuts>s tax cuts<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/superior/3760185-wisconsin-border-little-enthusiasm-walkers-tax-cuts>,” Superior Telegram, June 5. “After Wisconsin<https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/just-visiting/after-wisconsin>,” Inside Higher Ed, June 10. “Wisconsin Board Adopts Tenure Rules That Don<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/06/08/wisconsin-board-adopts-tenure-rules-dont-satisfy-professors#.VXWQQFHgRRA.twitter>’<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/06/08/wisconsin-board-adopts-tenure-rules-dont-satisfy-professors#.VXWQQFHgRRA.twitter>t Satisfy Professors<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2015/06/08/wisconsin-board-adopts-tenure-rules-dont-satisfy-professors#.VXWQQFHgRRA.twitter>,” Inside Higher Ed, June 8. “UW chancellor: Tenure changes ‘not the disaster that some people want to portray’<http://host.madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/uw-chancellor-tenure-changes-not-the-disaster-that-some-people/article_e2dfc620-6ac8-55a4-9dda-df9d5487b2bc.html>,” Wisconsin State Journal, June 9. “What else will we lose when Wisconsin faculty loses tenure?<http://theconversation.com/what-else-will-we-lose-when-wisconsin-faculty-loses-tenure-42929>” The Conversation, June 9. “College is not a commodity. Stop treating it like one<http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2015/06/09/college-is-not-a-commodity-stop-treating-it-like-one/?postshare=8711433861551719>.” The Washington Post, June 9. “SAT Scores in Question After Misprint in Instruction Booklet<http://www.wsj.com/articles/sat-scores-in-question-after-misprint-in-instruction-booklet-1433784642>,” The Wall Street Journal, June 8. 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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