FALCON DAILY Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” --Nelson Mandela Ice cream social recognizes Admissions efforts [cid:3ABE55E3-ED72-4CCB-BEAC-87FC15267EC4] Chancellor Dean Van Galen, right, and Beth Schommer, executive assistant to the Chancellor, center, scoop up ice cream in the Alumni Room Friday to recognize the work of the Admissions staff. A brief tour of the new Admissions office space was also offered to faculty and staff. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Rodli Hall renovation project forums Learn more about the Rodli Hall renovation project at one of two scheduled open forums: Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. in the Apple River Room, UC, or Thursday, Sept. 17, at noon in the Chippewa River Room, UC. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3840. Year of Mexico decorations available Year of Mexico decorations are now available for all faculty, staff and students to use for events throughout the upcoming year. A complete list of items available can be found at <https://www.uwrf.edu/YearOf/Mexico.cfm> https://www.uwrf.edu/YearOf/Mexico.cfm. Contact Katie Koets at <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 3545 to arrange a time to check items out. Nominations for Chancellor’s recognition awards for university and academic staff Honoring outstanding service to the university is an important UW-River Falls tradition. Nominations for the Chancellor’s Recognition Award for University Staff and the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence for Academic Staff are being accepted through Friday, Sept. 25. Details of the nomination process can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/awards/. The announcement of the recipients of the awards will be made this fall. We have many outstanding, dedicated individuals at UWRF. Please support these individuals through your thoughtful nominations. --Dean Van Galen Board of Regents meeting The UW System Board of Regents meet Sept. 10-11 at UW-Whitewater. For an agenda and link to the two-day meeting, visit https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/event/board-of-regents-meeting-8/. Grant and program opportunities Faculty Retraining and Renewal Grant (Round 1) Wisconsin Teaching Fellows/Scholars Excellence in Teaching and Learning Series Online Course Redesign (Fall Cohort) Online Teaching Institute (Fall Cohort) Applications for the grant and programs listed above are due Monday, Sept. 14, at 4:30 p.m. More information and the application process can be found at h<http://www.uwrf.edu/FacultyDevelopment/>ttp://www.uwrf.edu/FacultyDevelopment/. For more information, e-mail <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 3843. University Staff Senate meeting Thursday The University Staff Senate will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 1:30 p.m., in the Chippewa River Room, 322 UC. The meeting is open to all university staff. The agenda is posted at http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityStaffSenate/MonthlyMeetings.cfm. Academic Staff Council meeting The Academic Staff Council will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 15, in 140 KFA. For an agenda, visit <https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm> https://www.auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm<https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm>. Email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with questions. Upcoming Events Please join us to celebrate the new home of the McNair Scholars Program at an Open House Thursday, Sept. 10, from noon-3 p.m. in 140 Hagestad Hall. This fall kickoff party will celebrate students returning and welcome our new cohort of scholars. Light refreshments served. Drop by at your convenience. For more information, call 3528. “Among the Trees,” a collection of photographs by Professor Charles Rader, Geography and Mapping Sciences, is on display in the Harriet Barry Gallery through the month of September. The gallery is open during regular library hours<http://www.uwrf.edu/Library/Hours.cfm>. A reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 4-6 p.m., with a gallery discussion at 5 p.m. Karate at UWRF begins its fall session with free karate classes for UWRF faculty, students, children age of 7 and older, and adult community members, Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room in the Emogene Nelson Building. This will be an introductory lesson to traditional Shotokan karate with demonstration by the teachers and participation by those attending. Don't Forget Wednesday, Sept. 9 Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting, 2 p.m., 211 Ag Science (Deans Conference Room). For details or an agenda, visit <https://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm> https://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Falcon Rodeo pre-show tickets (save $2) can be purchased in Ag Science or the UC today through Sept. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The 51st Annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, at the Campus Farm, corner of S. Wasson Lane and Cemetery Road. Friday’s performance is at 7 p.m. Saturday’s performances are at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices at the gate are $12/adults, $8/children age 5 and up, $8/UWRF students, children age 4 and under are free. Open to the public. For more information, call 3535. 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