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Thursday, July 30, 2015

“Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another.” --John Dewey
Lowell enjoying unique summer experience


UWRF physics instructor Arriety Lowell is spending this summer as second in command of the Wings of Steel flight crew. The crew operates the world's last flying British Fairey Gannet aircraft. They attend airshows and engage the public with the history of the aircraft and the cold war and the development of aviation technology. Visit http://wingsofsteelfoundation.org/unique-historic-aircraft/ for more information about the New Richmond based organization. Submitted photo.

Announcements


Textbook orders

We are in the final days of ordering fall semester course materials and textbooks. If you are teaching a graduate class or need additional supplies or books for your undergraduate class, please order now. Email [log in to unmask] with class and book information. For more information, call Sherry at 3962.


Additional percent off Clearance Sale

Give the clearance racks at the Falcon Shop, UC, another look. Take an additional 40 percent off the yellow markdown price. Sale goes through Friday, Aug. 14.


Applications suspended for MSE in elementary education
Effective immediately, the College of Education and Professional Studies will no longer accept applications for the Master of Science in Education (MSE) in elementary education, a graduate program for people seeking initial teaching certification for elementary schools. The program faculty and department leadership will use this interim period to make enhancements and improvements to this degree and certification program. It is expected that applications will again be accepted sometime in 2016. Updates on the program will be made at https://www.uwrf.edu/Academics/GraduatePrograms/ElementaryEducation.cfm and in Falcon Daily. Any questions may be directed to [log in to unmask].

University Staff employment opportunity
Custodian (100%) – Residence Life. Application deadline is Tuesday, Aug. 11. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.

Upcoming Events

Chill on the Hill Concert, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 7 p.m., Wall Amphitheatre. Chastity Brown (Acoustic Roots/ Soul). Free and open to everyone. Grilled food, beverages and ice cream available for purchase. Last concert of the season. For more information, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/StudentInvolvement/ActivitiesAndEvents/SummerConcertSeries.cfm or email [log in to unmask].

Don't Forget

Thursday, July 30


Outdoor Grill, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC lawn. Items for purchase include hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, brats, hot dogs, chips, candy, fruit, Best Maid cookies, bars, pop and water.


Employment opportunity, internal candidates only. Academic Department Associate (100%), Teacher Education Department. Application deadline is today, July 30. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.


Education News

“UW System Needs Reorganization,” Urban Milwaukee, July 28.

“Struggling to Stay True to Wisconsin’s Ideals,” Inside Higher Ed, July 29.

“Assembly approves Bucks arena deal at $250M cost to taxpayers,” Associated Press, July 29. 

"GOP not to be trusted,” Superior Telegram, July 28.

“Suicide Tally,” Inside Higher Ed, July 28.

“Pell Grants to be Restored for Prisoners,” The Wall Street Journal, July 27.

“Test-optional colleges find many applicants still send SAT and ACT scores,” The Washington Post, July 27.


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