FALCON DAILY Monday, Sept. 28, 2015 “You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read to a child.” --Dr. Seuss IceCube in the news [cid:2D060B28-721C-455C-AB83-4256D7E6915D] Physics and engineering student, Nick Jensen, left, physics Professor Jim Madsen, center, and physics major, Nick Kulacz, right, watch the LED light movement of the IceCube model as part of a summer project using data taken when LEDs deployed in the ice are flashed and the whole detector reads out the light patterns that is seen. Since the amount of light emitted by the LEDs is known, the light patterns seen can be used by the rest of the detector to determine the optical properties of ice in the detector. Neutrinos are detected by observing the light emitted by the particles they produce when they smash into the ice. Twelve students (nine supported by NSF funding and three from UWRF/IceCube funding) worked on three projects over the summer. Read more about the project at <http://icecube.wisc.edu/news/view/364> http://icecube.wisc.edu/news/view/364. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Siren test for Severe Weather today The City of River Falls will be performing audible testing of the outdoor warning siren system on today, Sept. 28 beginning about 1 p.m. If severe or threatening weather exists on this day, the test will be tomorrow (Tuesday) at the same time. This is a part of their monthly siren test from March through September. This is the last scheduled test for the year. The schedule for each month can be found at https://www.uwrf.edu/RiskManagement/Emergency-Weather-Warnings.cfm. The City of River Falls does not sound an “all clear” after an actual activation of the outdoor warning system. All community members are encouraged to familiarize themselves with safe practices regarding severe weather. Information can be obtained at the National Weather Service website at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/safety.php or the Wisconsin Emergency Management website at http://emergencymanagement.wi.gov or by calling the River Falls Police Department. Updated: open meetings for Multicultural Student Services retention specialist candidates Faculty, staff, and students are invited to the open interview meetings for the MSS - Retention Specialist position. Please submit questions/comments to the search and screen chair [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Thursday, Oct. 1, 10-10:30, Trimbelle Room, 231 UC, Michelle Herrin Friday, Oct. 2, 10-10:30, 124 WEB, Michael Graziano Informational sessions on new travel policy Two sessions each day, all in the St. Croix River Room, UC. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 9-10 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 9-10 a.m. and 1:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, call Jenelle at 3263. Upcoming Events Register for the 2015 Homecoming & Family Weekend events (Oct. 2-4) at http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentInvolvement/EventsandPrograms/Homecoming.cfm. 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]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Overseas Student Teaching (COST) information meeting, Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:30-4:30 p.m. 116 WEB. Mandatory meeting for Fall 2016-17 student teachers. Email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> with further questions. Don't Forget Monday, Sept. 28 “Among the Trees,” a collection of photographs by Professor Charles Rader, Geography and Mapping Sciences, is on display in the Harriet Barry Gallery in the Davee Library through Wednesday, Sept. 30. The gallery is open during regular library hours. View employment opportunities at UW-River Falls at <https://jobs.uwrf.edu> https://jobs.uwrf.edu. Education News “Republicans plan to overhaul state’s century-old civil service system,<http://chippewa.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/republicans-plan-to-overhaul-state-s-century-old-civil-service/article_4317085e-2423-5399-b747-fda6bc88711a.html>” The Chippewa Herald, Sept. 25. “Koch Industries running commercials during Badgers games as part of rebranding effort<http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/education/university/koch-industries-running-commercials-during-badgers-games-as-part-of/article_55af34e4-eac4-55c8-a128-732a52146c4a.html>,” The Cap Times, Sept. 25. “Are they learning?<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/09/25/new-effort-aims-standardize-faculty-driven-review-student-work>” Inside Higher Ed, Sept. 25. 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