“Experience is the teacher of all things.” --Julius Caesar
Future Falcons come in all sizes
Future Falcons come in all sizes! Freddy Falcon was on hand (in his Halloween costume) for photos Saturday at the 6th Annual Community Expo at River Falls High School. Participants could sample UWRF Falcon Foods cheese and get in on some alumni prize drawings and, of course, gather some treats. The River Falls Chamber sponsors the expo as an opportunity for businesses and and organizations to further promote themselves to the community while providing free and fun activities for families. Submitted photo.
Veterans Day commemoration ceremony
Please join us to remember and honor veterans Wednesday, Nov. 11. The Annual Veterans Day Ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. at the North Hall flag poles. The Honor Guard from River Falls American Legion Post 121 will open the ceremony, followed by remarks from Chancellor Dean Van Galen and by UWRF master’s degree candidate John Taipale, formerly of the Army 2nd Ranger Battalion. All are welcome.
Falcon Foods smoked turkey sale
Falcon Foods is selling hickory smoked cured turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The turkeys are completely cooked and ready to eat. Order forms can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/ANFS/. Email the completed order form to [log in to unmask]. Details:
Average Weights: 8-11 lb.
Price: $3.75/lb
Order deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Pickup dates: Thanksgiving: Nov. 20, 23, 24; Christmas: Dec. 18.
Pickup times: between 2-5 p.m.
Location for pickup: Falcon Foods Store in Food Science Addition. Please be aware that Falcon Foods entrance and parking have changed. Turkeys are payable at pickup by cash or check made out to Falcon Foods. Sorry, no credit cards.
Upcoming Events
Mock Interview Day, Thursday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Brings a variety of professionals from different industries to campus to help students enhance their interview skills. Each interviewer will ask typical interview questions for approximately 20 minutes and then provide feedback. This is a great way to develop interview skills. To participate, complete the form at http://www.uwrf.edu/CareerServices/formmockinterview.cfm.
Football vs. UW-Whitewater, Saturday, Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Ramer Field. Senior Day.
Women’s ice hockey vs. Bethel University, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:05 p.m., Hunt Arena.
Men’s ice hockey vs. St. Mary’s University, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena.
RADD Jazz Series: UWRF Jazz Ensemble, Saturday, Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Featuring the UWRF Jazz Ensemble and guest artist Laura Caviani, jazz pianist and composer. Directed by David Milne. Free and open to all.
Don't Forget
Wednesday, Nov. 4
Well Wisconsin Biometric Screening, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. For adults enrolled in the State of Wisconsin group health insurance program. For more information or to register, call 877-818-5826.
UWRF Society of Physics Students Guest Presentation, 12:15-1 p.m., 152 CSH. Presented by Nick Hamel, St. Paul Central site director for the Breakthrough Twin Cities program. The program prepares under-resourced students for college success and cultivates the next generation of educators. Learn about the work they are doing and about opportunities for paid summer internships and hang–out with physics majors. Feel free to bring your lunch. Visit www.breakthroughtwincities.org for more information and a link to the Teaching Fellowship internship application.
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].
Education News
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