FALCON DAILY
Thursday, June 18, 2015
"Education is the movement from darkness to light." --Allan Bloom
June Safety Month exhibit in UC
Members of the UWRF Safety Committee viewed photos submitted for the "What I Live For” gallery Wednesday afternoon in the UC. June is National Safety Month and the safety committee sponsored the photo gallery to emphasize the importance of being safe at work so you can enjoy your life outside of work. Safety committee members pictured are Mark Lambert, Gail Pronschinske, Dustin Andert, Pam Rudesill, Molly Matzek and Karl Fleury. Submitted photo.
Announcements
New graduate program prepares math and science educatorsUWRF received final approval by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for a new teaching licensure program with optional master's degree. The first group of students with backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) began classes in the STEMteach program June 10. The program is designed to encourage and prepare STEM professionals and recent graduates to become math and science educators for middle schools and high schools. For more information, contact Diane Bennett, associate director, at 715-425-3857 or [log in to unmask].
Unclassified, academic staff vacancy
Applications are currently being accepted for Physical Plant Manager I position with a working title of Custodial Services Supervisor. The position has direct responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day activities of custodial operations in academic buildings including the supervision. For more information, or to apply online, visit https://jobs.uwrf.edu/ by Wednesday, June 24.
Open sessions for Head Softball Coach/Co-Sports Information DirectorThe athletic department will host open sessions with candidates for the Head Softball Coach/Co-Sports Information Director position on the following dates: Amber Dohlman - Monday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. in Hagestad Hall 123; Larry Miller - Tuesday, June 23 at 10:15 a.m. in Hagestad Hall 123. If you have questions, please contact Crystal Lanning at [log in to unmask].
Severe weather (tornado) sirensThe City of River Falls will be performing its monthly test of the severe weather sirens on Monday, June 22 at about 1 p.m. This is only a test. If the weather that day is not suitable for testing, the test will be on Tuesday.
Upcoming Events
The Chill on the Hill Concert series begins Tuesday, June 23, at the Melvin Wall Amphitheatre with Chris Silver presenting The Good Intentions (Bluegrass). The concert is free and starts at 7 p.m. Grilled food, beverages and ice cream will be available for purchase. For more information, contact Karyn Wells at [log in to unmask].
UWRF Psychology Department will host two PREPaRE Workshops next week. Both workshops will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hudson Center. For more information, or to register, go to http://www.uwrf.edu/ContinuingEducation/Educators/PREPaREWorkshop.cfm.
• PREPaRE Workshop 1 – "Crisis Prevention and Preparedness: Comprehensive School Safety Planning" – Monday, June 22. This one-day workshop provides school-based mental health professionals, administrators, security professionals and other educators the knowledge and resources to help them establish and sustain comprehensive school safety and crisis prevention and preparedness efforts. Upon completion of Workshop 1, participants may continue their training by taking Workshop 2.
• PREPaRE Workshop 2 – “Crisis Intervention and Recovery: The Roles of School-Based Mental Health Professionals" – Thursday, June 25-26. This two-day workshop provides school-based mental health professionals and other school crisis intervention team members with the knowledge necessary to meet the mental health needs of students and staff following a school-associated crisis event.
Don't Forget
Thursday, June 18
Outdoor Grill, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall. Items for purchase include hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger, brat, hot dog, chips, candy, fruit, Best Maid cookies, bars, pop and water.
Education News
"Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's Dual Attacks On The University Of Wisconsin," Forbes, June 12.
"From Wisconsin to California, the decline of public higher ed continues," Los Angeles Times, June 15.
"Out-Of-State University President Warns Of UW Faculty Poaching," Wisconsin Public Radio, June 16.
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