“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.” --Dalai Lama
Teams compete in Science Olympiad events
Matt Vonk, associate professor of physics, left, watches as Mark Timper, center, and Sarah Kapsner, right, both of Boyceville, prepare to test the wind power of the fan blades they built during their Science Olympiad session on campus Saturday. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Another phishing attempt
It has come to our attention that some employees have received the e-mail as shown below. This is a phishing attempt and not a legitimate e-mail. If you receive this, do not click on the link provided. If you have have already clicked on the link, contact DoTS immediately. W-2s for all UW employees are distributed electronically through https://my.wisconsin.edu. Do not go to any other source for an electronic copy of your employee W-2. UW-Madison has an excellent Web page at https://www.cio.wisc.edu/security/guides-students-faculty-staffishing-scams/ dedicated to providing information to employees regarding phishing scams, including information on how to recognize phishing attempts. Never click on any links from a sender you don’t recognize.
Wellness Challenge is free opportunity
The UWRF Wellness Challenge is a free opportunity for all faculty, staff and students. It encourages a healthier lifestyle through activity, nutrition, mental, relationships, and health wellness categories. The four-week program is designed with incentives to develop a commitment to healthy lifestyle choices. Join as an individual or as a team (5-8 people) Feb. 8-March 6. Register online at https://orgsync.com/79956/chapter by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Email [log in to unmask] or [log in to unmask] with any questions.
University Staff employment opportunityPolice Officer (100%) – Police Department/Parking. Application deadline Monday, Feb. 15. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.
Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting Wednesday
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 2-3 p.m. in 211 Ag Science (Dean's Conference Room). For details and agenda, visit https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email [log in to unmask].
Upcoming Events
Fellowship of Christian Faculty and Staff Kick Off, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m.-noon, Cooklock Room, Davee Library. FCFS meets weekly throughout the semester and will use this first session to identify topics and schedules for this semester. Feel free to bring your lunch. For more information, email [log in to unmask] or join our distribution list by mailing [log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask] with no subject and a body of SUBSCRIBE FCF.
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, Thursday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall. Join FOA and the Office of Student Involvement for some winter fun outside! There will be sledding, cross country skiing, a hot cocoa bar and Love Your Melon will be selling hats. For more information, call 4444.
Don't Forget
Tuesday, Jan. 26
Academic Staff Council Meeting, 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 26, 140 KFA. For an agenda, visit https://www.auth.uwrf.edu/AcademicStaffCouncil/MeetingDatesTimes.cfm. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.
Men’s ice hockey vs. Bethel University, 7:05 p.m., Hunt Arena.
Education News
“UW System President Ray Cross meets with students on diversity,” Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 22.
“Wisconsin President Criticized for Meeting Students,” Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 25.
“UW System president meets with student activists, drawing rebuke from Republican senator,” Wisconsin State Journal, Jan. 23.
“What a Million Syllabuses Can Teach Us,” The New York Times, Jan. 22.
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