FALCON DAILY Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 “The world is but a canvas to our imagination.” --Henry David Thoreau Outdoor art installations around campus today, tomorrow [cid:D727D880-F5EF-4E5C-BAF8-300C3177AB9A] Gradients of color stream down from a tree branch to the ground appearing like sun rays near the Dalkha Garden and Kleinpell Fine Arts building Tuesday. Stretching out yarn for his untitled piece, art (ceramics) major Blake Stolpestad says each color takes three hours to string up. His is one of many temporary art installations, designed by students, on display around campus through Thursday as part of the 24th Annual Outdoor Art Installation. Maps identifying sites are available in the lobby of KFA near Gallery 101. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements Board/committee members needed A free counseling center is preparing to open doors in River Falls and needs task-based board or committee members. Faculty, staff, and students are welcome. Be a part of a grassroots group committed to increasing access to mental health care in our area. Contact Catherine C. Olson at 651-269-0924 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you are interested in serving in this capacity. University Staff Senate meeting Thursday The University Staff Senate will meet Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Chippewa River Room, 322 UC. Open to all university staff. An agenda is posted at http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityStaffSenate/MonthlyMeetings.cfm. For additional information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Condolences Please join the university community in extending our sincere condolences to the family of Diane Vezina. Diane, age 69, died Oct. 2 at United Hospital, St. Paul. Diane was the UWRF University Theatre Box Office manager for many years. Visitation is from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, with a memory sharing service at 5 p.m. at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home, 805 E. Division Street, River Falls. For a complete obituary, visit http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/obituaries/3854085-diane-rose-vezina-69. Upcoming Events Frances Cohler Coffee Concert: Sarah Porwoll-Lee, Clairnet, Friday, Oct. 9, noon, Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Free and open to all. Coffee and treats served at the conclusion of the concert. For more information, call the Music Department at 3183. 24th Annual Fall Career Fair, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. The fair is an excellent opportunity for faculty, staff, students, and alumni to network with 94 booths of organizations from a wide variety of industries as well as UW-River Falls graduate programs. This year, 42% of the attending organizations are new to UW-River Falls. Career Services would like to encourage faculty to bring their classes or encourage student attendance. Contact Career Services by noon on Monday, Oct. 12, if you would like a class sign-up sheet to be available for your students. Don't Forget Wednesday, Oct. 7 24th Annual Outdoor Art Installations, today-Thursday, Oct. 8, campus-wide. Temporary outdoor installations designed by art students to highlight a specific site on the UWRF campus grounds may be viewed any time. Maps identifying the individual sites can be picked up in the lobby of Kleinpell Fine Arts near Gallery 101 beginning Oct. 7 at 9 a.m. Everyone is asked to respect the installations and to avoid altering or damaging the artwork. Customer Service Superheroes In Action! DoTS Open House from 9-10 a.m. with treats and a tour of DoTS for those interested. Tour starts at 9:45 a.m. We will also be showing our appreciation of departments across campus and the support they show for DoTS. You are our everyday heroes! For other events this week, visit https://www.uwrf.edu/DOTS/CustomerServiceWeek.cfm. Annual Benefits Fair, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Meet with representatives from the health plans and other benefit vendors. The Annual Benefits Enrollment (ABE) period runs through Oct. 30 and is the only opportunity to make changes to your benefits unless you have an eligible family status or employment change during the year. There are many important changes to the State Group Health Insurance plans for 2016. Visit https://www.wisconsin.edu/abe/ for detailed information about these changes. Language Matters Presentation: "Maximizing Professional Organization Benefits," 1-2 p.m., Trimbelle River Room, 231 UC. 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. Free and open to all. Faculty Senate Meeting, 3:30- 5 p.m., 334 UC. For an agenda or details, visit https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Agendas/Index.cfm or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Education News “UW regents to consider waiving out-of-state student limits<http://www.wisconsingazette.com/wisconsin/uw-regents-to-consider-waiving-out-of-state-student-limits.html>,” Wisconsin Gazette, Oct. 3. “Thomas Pribek: Don<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/thomas-pribek-don-t-raid-reserve-funds-in-uw-system/article_855e6d78-2d4e-56e6-91ae-a51ecc13b666.html>’<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/thomas-pribek-don-t-raid-reserve-funds-in-uw-system/article_855e6d78-2d4e-56e6-91ae-a51ecc13b666.html>t raid reserve funds in UW System<http://lacrossetribune.com/news/opinion/thomas-pribek-don-t-raid-reserve-funds-in-uw-system/article_855e6d78-2d4e-56e6-91ae-a51ecc13b666.html>,” La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 4. “UW-River Falls offers new ag degree<http://www.leadertelegram.com/Features/On-Campus/2015/10/04/UW-River-Falls-offers-new-ag-degree.html>,” Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Oct. 4. “Gov.” Education funding hike possible to meet job demands<http://www.leadertelegram.com/News/Front-Page/2015/10/06/Gov-Education-funding-hike-possible-to-meet-job-demands-nbsp.html>,” Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, Oct. 6. “These states spend more on prisons than colleges<https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2015/10/05/these-states-spend-more-on-prisons-than-colleges/>,” The Washington Post, Oct. 5. “Perks and Pay Under Fire<https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/10/06/illinois-legislators-scrutinize-college-executives-pay-and-exit-packages>,” Inside Higher Ed, Oct. 6. 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