“Opportunities don’t happen, you create them.” --Chris Grosser
Career Fair offers students unique opportunities
Peter Schaber talks with Aladtec, Inc.'s Coni Gehler about opportunities available during the Career Fair Wednesday in the UC. There were 729 students and 92 employers at the fair which was record attendance for students. There was also a waiting list of employers who wanted to participate. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
UW System survey for all employees and studentsThe UW System is developing a new strategic plan. Faculty, staff and students at each institution in the UW System are invited to participate in the strategic planning process. You are encouraged to answer three general questions on which the UW System Administration is seeking input by taking the survey at http://uwrf.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dceC3ILdqwZzdLn before it closes Oct. 24. All input from UW-River Falls will be reviewed and summarized into our official campus response. You will have the chance to preview and discuss the draft UWRF response on Monday, Nov. 2, in an open forum at 3 p.m. in the St. Croix Room, UC.
Wellness assessment on Campus Nov. 4Well Wisconsin is a program of financial incentives from your health insurance provider. This program is designed to make you more aware of your current and future health risks, and save you money in the process. You will earn a $150* reward from your insurance provider for participating in the Well Wisconsin program. Wellness Assessments will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. For more information or to register, visit wellwisconsin.wi.gov or call Optum at 877-818-5826.* All health and wellness incentives paid to ETF members by the health plan are considered taxable income to the subscriber and are required to be reported by your employer. Health information, including responses to the Health Survey, are protected by federal law and will never be shared with your employer.
Sushi Do now available in The RapidsSushi Do is now open in The Rapids, UC, Monday Friday from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The name Sushi Do means “The Way of Sushi” in Japanese. “The Way of Sushi” means they focus on authentic Japanese-style sushi, but with appropriate changes for western tastes. The carefully selected menu options offer an assortment of sushi products from the ever-popular California Roll to more elaborate rolls such as the Spicy Crunch Roll. Come enjoy delicious made-to-order sushi today!
Academic Staff Council meeting TuesdayThe Academic Staff Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in 140 KFA. For an agenda, visit https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.
Upcoming Events
Compost Sale, UWRF Mann Valley Farm, 129 S. Glover Rd., River Falls. Prepare your garden for the winter and next spring. Cost is $32/yard. Sales are Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m.-noon; Friday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; and, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535 or Keith Behn at 715-821-7094
Falcon football vs. UW-Platteville, Saturday, Oct. 17, noon, Ramer Field. Help promore cancer awareness by wearing pink to the game to help the Falcon football team tackle cancer. Fight Like A Falcon t-shirts available for $10 in the Athletic Department, Hagestad Hall.
Women’s soccer vs. UW-Oshkosh, Saturday, Oct. 17, 4 p.m., Ramer Field. Play for the Cure/Alumni Day.
Public film screening and judging of the 48-Hour Film Competition, Sunday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC.
2016 health insurance changes information sessions: Monday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1-2 p.m., both sessions in the St. Croix River Room, 321 UC. There are significant changes taking place in the Health Insurance plan effective Jan. 1, 2016. Some of the changes include the introduction of an annual deductible, office copayments, and changes to the cost structure of the pharmacy benefit. To learn more about the upcoming changes, plan to attend one of the informational sessions. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
Don't Forget
Friday, Oct. 16
Admissions & New Student and Family Programs is welcoming prospective students and their families to campus today and Saturday. Information sessions and tours will depart from the University Center throughout each day. We appreciate your support in providing a warm welcome to our guests. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions or concerns.
2016 health insurance changes information session, 2-3 p.m., St. Croix River Room, 321 UC. There are significant changes taking place in the Health Insurance plan effective Jan. 1, 2016. Some of the changes include the introduction of an annual deductible, office copayments, and changes to the cost structure of the pharmacy benefit. To learn more about the upcoming changes, plan to attend one of the informational sessions. Additional sessions are Monday, Oct. 19, from 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1-2 p.m., beth in the St. Croix River Room, 321 UC. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
Compost Sale, 4:30-6:30 p.m., UWRF Mann Valley Farm, 129 S. Glover Rd., River Falls. Prepare your garden for the winter and next spring. Cost is $32/yard.Additional sales are Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m.-noon; Friday, Oct. 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.; and, Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 a.m.-noon.For more information, call the CAFES Dean’s Office at 3535 or Keith Behn at 715-821-7094.
48-Hour Film Competition, 5 p.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Mandatory information meeting. Public film screening and judging is Sunday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Kinnickinnic Theater.
Education News
“UW-Madison launching major fundraising campaign,” Wisconsin State Journal, Oct. 16.
“Milwaukee Biz Blog: An open letter about proposed concealed carry changes for UW System,” Biz Times, Oct. 14.
“3 Democrats counter with bill banning weapons on Wisconsin campuses,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Oct. 14.
“Many colleges are failing to prepare students for their working lives,” The Washington Post, Oct. 15.
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