“When you are enthusiastic about what you do, you feel this positive energy. It’s very simple.” --Paulo Coelho
Art Scholarship Sale going on in Gallery 101
Rhonda Petree, English Language Transition Program director and associate lecturer in English, checks out the Annual Art Scholarship Sale in Gallery 101 in KFA. The sale, going on through Wednesday, Dec. 9, is closed for Thanksgiving Recess Nov. 25-29. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Photo by Hailey Smith/Intern.
E-reimbursement reminders
All reimbursements must be submitted within 60 days of your return, any travel/expenses prior to Oct. 5 must be submitted by Dec. 4 or they will not be reimbursed. All UWRF employees must submit reimbursements electronically. If questions, email [log in to unmask] or call 3263.
Strategic initiative proposalsSeven 2016-17 strategic initiative proposals were submitted for consideration and are currently under review by the Strategic Plan Progress Committee (SPPC). You can log in with your Falcon account to view them at https://www.uwrf.edu/PathwayToDistinction/Initiatives. The SPPC's final recommendations will be forwarded to Faculty Senate and the Chancellor in early January. For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Falcon Food Store open todayThe Falcon Food Store in 149 Food Science Addition is open today from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and will be closed the rest of the week. Gift boxes are now available for ordering at http://www.uwrf.edu/ANFS/FalconFoods/Index.cfm.
Health Insurance Marketplace information and enrollment sessions in Pierce and St. Croix counties
Please note and pass along: There will be several Health Insurance Marketplace information and enrollment sessions in Pierce and St. Croix counties in December and in January 2016. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentHealthAndCounseling/StudentHealthServices/upload/HealthInsuranceMarketplaceInformationAndEnrollmentSessionsPierceStCroixCoDec15Jan16.pdf or go to the Student Health Services Health Insurance information Web page at http://www.uwrf.edu/StudentHealthAndCounseling/StudentHealthServices/HealthInsurance.cfm.
Falcon Daily scheduleFalcon Daily will not publish during Thanksgiving Recess (Nov. 25-29).
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) Nov. 25-27.
Women’s basketball vs. College of St. Scholastica, Sunday, Nov. 29, 3 p.m., Karges.
Don't Forget
Tuesday, Nov. 24
Art Scholarship Sale, through Wednesday, Dec. 9, Gallery 101, KFA. (Closed Nov. 25-29 for Thanksgiving Recess). Choose from a wide selection of studio arts including glass, ceramics, painting, fibers, printmaking, photography and mixed media made by current art students and faculty, alumni, retired faculty and a variety of local artisans. New items added daily. Participating artists retain 65 percent of the proceeds while the balance remains in the Art Department for use towards scholarships, visiting artists and the student Art Society fund. Gallery hours for the sale are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m. Open to the everyone.
Women’s basketball vs. Bethel University, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7 p.m. Karges.
Women’s ice hockey vs. St. Olaf College, Tuesday, Nov. 24, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena.
Now You Know
State and Screen Arts senior Sydney Howell appeared on KSTP on Nov. 22 discussing her documentary short film, "The Dam Decision.” Her documentary explores the issues surrounding the future of the two dams on the Kinnickinnic River in River Falls. The film will be shown at the Falls Theater (on Main St.) in River Falls on Monday, Dec. 7, at 7 p.m. The event is free and will feature a discussion of the dams following the screening.
Education News
“How Wisconsin has become more Southern,” WBAY, Nov. 21.
“Report: Time to address corrections spending,” The Capital Times, Nov. 20.
“Just How Few Professors of Color Are at America’s Top Colleges? Check Out These Charts,” Mother Jones, Nov. 23.
“Effectiveness of college threat assessment teams is debated,” AP, Nov. 21.
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