“There are no facts, only interpretations.” --Friedrich Nietzsche
Triplet bull calves born at Mann Valley Farm
Meet Larry, Harry and Bill, Holstein triplet bull calves, born at Mann Valley Farm Thursday. Triplets born to dairy cows are rare, occurring at a rate of 1 in 105,000. All three are healthy, and mom, Colleen, (#954) is doing well. The calves are named after UW-River Falls animal science Professor Larry Baumann; Bill Connolly, director of the laboratory farms; and Harry Larsen, who works at the farm. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Free ink/toner cartridges availableQuite a few brand new ink/toner cartridges are available to campus departments through the Surplus Property Program. The complete list of cartridges available can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/Sustainability/SurplusPropertyProgram/upload/Ink-and-Toner-Inventory-10-12-15.pdf. If your department can use any of the cartridges, email [log in to unmask] by the end of the day Wednesday, Oct. 28, with the brand/# and ink color of the cartridge you can use. Requests will then be reviewed and cartridges will be split between departments as evenly as possible. If only one cartridge of a certain number exists, the first department to request it will receive it.
Falcon Shop sale Tuesday and WednesdayTake 25 percent of hooded sweatshirts and sweatpants Tuesday-Wednesday, Oct. 20-21, in the Falcon Shop, UC. In store and online at www.uwrfshop.com.
Confidential shredding opportunityFacilities Management will have a mobile shredder on campus Tuesday, Nov. 3. Please visit the confidential shredding website at http://www.uwrf.edu/Sustainability/CampusInitiatives/Confidential-Shredding.cfm for information on what is considered confidential material and the process for getting your confidential shredding included in the pickup. Material to be shredded must have met the legal retention period. If you do not know if your material has met the legal retention period, email [log in to unmask] or call 3567. Work orders listing the number of boxes your department has and their location must be received by the end of the day on Tuesday, Oct. 27, so the material can be collected and properly prepared by the end of the day on Friday, Oct. 30. Confidential materials for any work orders received after Oct. 27 may not be included in the pickup and may need to be stored by your department until the next pickup which will be in the spring. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
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
2016 health insurance changes information session: Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1-2 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. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
UWRF Red Cross Blood Drive, Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 20-22, noon-6 p.m., Falcon’s Nest, UC. Register to donate at http://www.redcrossblood.org/give/drive/driveSearchList.jsp?zipSponsor=UWRF. The recent flooding in South Carolina has caused a crucial need for blood products. Will you help us help them by rolling up your sleeve? The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Women’s volleyball vs. UW-La Crosse, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Karges. Dig Pink Game.
Women’s soccer vs. Bethel University, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Ramer Field.
Falcon Band Concert, Thursday, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Music by Billy Cobham, Ornette Coleman, Jack Dejohnette, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Joe Sample, Mike Stern, and more. Free and open to all.
Don't Forget
Monday, Oct. 19
2016 health insurance changes information session, 10-11 a.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. An additional session is Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1-2 p.m. in the St. Croix River Room, 321 UC. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
Education News
“Love maps? This exhibit is for you,” MPR, Oct. 16. (Features Matt Dooley, assistant professor of geography.)
“State Finance Committee wants a say in Wisconsin health insurance program,” Badger Herald, Oct. 16.
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