“Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.” --Will Durant
Involvement Fair encourages student participation
New student Joseph Sterlavage, an economics and finance major, signs up for information from the Chancellor's Student Ambassadors while speaking with Abby Veloske and Dan Robinson at the Involvement Fair Wednesday in the UC. Photo by Hailey Smith/Media Intern.
February ETF live webinarsETF is offering a series of 30-minute, live, interactive webinars designed to increase your understanding of Wisconsin Retirement System benefits. Individuals can also ask questions at the end of these sessions. Visit ETF's webinar page to learn more about any of the following sessions.
Overview of the Wisconsin Retirement System
WRS Effective Rates and Annuity Adjustments
Additional Contributions
Beneficiary Designation
Register for a webinar at http://etf.wi.gov/member_education.htm#tab3
RecycleMania competition
UWRF is participating in the national RecycleMania competition. The competition kicked off Jan. 24 and continues for the next 10 weeks. During the competition, UWRF will report weekly trash and recycling weight totals resulting in a national and state ranking. For more information, visit http://recyclemaniacs.org/. Email [log in to unmask] with any questions.
Upcoming Events
Midnight Mayhem, Friday, Jan. 29, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., UC. Free entertainment, bingo, inflatables, food and giveaways to celebrate spring semester.
Don't Forget
Thursday, Jan. 28
Cold Hands, Warm Hearts, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall. Join FOA and the Office of Student Involvement for some winter fun including sledding, cross country skiing, and a hot cocoa bar. Love Your Melon hats for sale. For more information, call 4444.
Candidate Visit Math Seminar, Aran Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, speaking on "Using Model-Eliciting Activities to Develop Sixth Grade Students' Conceptions of Area,” 3:30-4:15 p.m., 205 North Hall. Glancy is a candidate for the assistant professor position in Mathematics.
Piano Recital: Henry Wang, 7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Wang, a young piano virtuoso and winner of many prestigious regional and national piano competitions, will present a solo piano recital of works by Liszt and Rachmaninoff. Free and open to the public.
University Staff employment opportunity: Police Officer (100%) – Police Department/Parking. Application deadline Monday, Feb. 15. Apply online at https://jobs.uwrf.edu/postings/search.
Education News
“My Major, Myself,” The Atlantic, Jan. 26.
“U.S. Colleges Raise $40 Billion; Stanford Tops List at $1.6 Billion,” The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Jan. 27.
“Endowments Fall to Earth,” Inside Higher Ed, Jan. 27.
“Study shows Wisconsin suffered second highest decrease in higher education in nation,” Badger Herald, Jan. 27.
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