FALCON DAILY Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015 “When in doubt, do it.” --Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Education Abroad Fair shares opportunities [cid:A3E258D6-B0C3-40D8-90AE-6D5BAC8683EA] Joe Shakal, associate professor and chair of Agricultural Engineering Technology, talks to students about opportunities to travel to India to study abroad. The Education Abroad Fair was held in the Falcon's Nest in the UC last week. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Siren test for severe weather today The City of River Falls will be testing the outdoor warning siren system today, Sept. 29, at about 1 p.m. The testing was postponed from yesterday because of the rain moving through the area. Retirement reception for Ron Lundgren Please join us for a retirement celebration honoring Ron Lundgren on Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Facilities Management. Ron works as a carpenter with Facilities Management. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Deadline to order textbooks for J-Term and Spring Semester The deadline for textbook requests through Textbook Services for J-Term and Spring is Oct. 15. This includes requests for new books and books already in inventory. Please use the appropriate form found at http://www.uwrf.edu/TextbookServices/ForFaculty/Index.cfm. If you have any questions, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3106. Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2-3 p.m. in 211 Ag Science (Dean's Conference Room). For details or an agenda, visit https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Homecoming events can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentInvolvement/EventsandPrograms/Homecoming.cfm. Oct. 2-4. Language Matters Presentation: Maximizing Professional Organization Benefits, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1-2 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, 231 UC. Have you considered a student membership into TESOL? Have you heard of WAIE or WITESOL? During this presentation, Conan Kmiecik and Rhonda Petree will draw upon a combined 20 years of experience to suggest ways to maximize the benefits of belonging to professional organizations. Topics include searching for jobs, accessing grants and awards, engaging in interest sections, participating in board and committee work, and taking advantage of student opportunities and “newcomer” benefits. Language Matters is a series of presentations and discussions on issues regarding second language teaching and learning. The goal of Language Matters is for faculty, staff, and students to share their experiences, expertise, and knowledge. Free and open to all. Don't Forget Tuesday, Sept. 29 New travel policy information sessions, all in the St. Croix Room, UC, 9-10 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Additional sessions are Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9-10 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, call Jenelle at 3263. Contemporary Political Issues Roundtable, noon-1 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, 231 UC. Joe Peschek, professor of political science at Hamline University, will present “The Unsustainable Presidency.” Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 3318. Honors Program Open House, noon-3 p.m., 139 Hagestad Hall. Learn about the new honors curriculum, enjoy the interaction space, and meet the Honors Program staff who will answer all of your questions. Refreshments served. For more information, call 3304 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. GRE 101: Strategies for Success, 3-4:30 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Presented by CAS Dean Brad Caskey who is an expert on this topic and provides invaluable information about preparing for and taking the GRE. For more information, email career [log in to unmask] Spanish presentation by Michael H. Davis, 6-7 p.m., 281 KFA. The presentation will be in Spanish. Free and open to all. Davis will discuss current issues in the U.S. and international immigration law including their impact on the U.S. presidential race, international politics, and human rights. He will also discuss how a liberal arts education (including foreign language studies) can form an ideal basis for a career in immigration law. Davis is a managing partner at Davis & Goldfarb, PLLC, a full-service immigration law firm with office in Minneapolis and Tel Aviv, Israel. Hosted by the UWRF Spanish Professions Association. Register for the 2015 Homecoming & Family Weekend events (Oct. 2-4) at http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentInvolvement/EventsandPrograms/Homecoming.cfm. Education News “UW System’s Ray Cross talks politics, innovation, need for business backing: Slideshow<http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/blog/2015/09/uw-systems-ray-cross-talks-politics-innovation.html>,” Milwaukee Business Journal, Sept. 26. “UW-Madison students worry about end of federal student loan program<http://www.channel3000.com/news/UW-Madison-students-worry-about-end-of-federal-student-loan-program/35526304>,” Channel 3000, Sept. 28. “Working for the weekend: Student job cuts on campus<https://badgerherald.com/news/2015/09/28/working-for-the-weekend-student-job-cuts-on-campus/>,” The Badger Herald, Sept. 28. “The scramble to save an aging student aid program<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/09/25/the-scramble-to-save-a-federal-student-aid-program/>,” The Washington Post, Sept. 25. “Rethinking State Support for Higher Ed<https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/09/28/essay-need-consider-which-institutions-should-bear-brunt-state-cuts-public-higher#.VgkazF5lbDg.mailto>,” Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 28. “Measuring Motivation<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/09/28/nonacademic-skills-test-ets-fills-blanks-students-likelihood-success>,” Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 28. “On the Front Line of Campus Sexual Misconduct<http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/27/fashion/on-the-front-line-of-campus-sexual-misconduct.html?ref=education&_r=1>,” The New York Times, Sept. 26. “One college’s new recruiting strategy: Allow urban youth to apply in groups<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/09/28/one-colleges-new-recruiting-strategy-allow-urban-youth-to-apply-in-groups/>,” The Washington Post, Sept. 28. 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