Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016

“You will either step forward into growth, or you will step backward into safety.” --Abraham Maslow

Students check out job/volunteer opportunities

Students browse booths and network with representatives from organizations during The Opportunity Fair on Wednesday. The event was designed to allow the organizations to answer questions and share information regarding possible part-time, summer, on-campus or volunteer opportunities. Photo by Hailey Smith, media intern.

Youth volleyball clinics

The Falcon volleyball program will be conducting two youth volleyball clinics on March 6 for grades 4-9. Each clinic will provide great teaching, exposure to competition and skill enhancement. All of the clinics have enrollment limits.To reserve a place in any of the clinics, register online at www.uwrfsports.com. For more information, call the volleyball office at 3244 or email [log in to unmask].

Surplus Property Sale, Friday, Feb. 12, 9 a.m.-noon, Rodli Hall. Please enter through the loading dock entrance on the west side of the building. Check us out on Facebook at UW-River Falls Surplus to see photos of available items. Call Facilities Management at 3827 for more information.

Frances Cohler Coffee Concert, Friday, Feb. 12, noon, Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Rick Gaynor, trombone; Ivan Koven, piano. Free and open to all.

Sale of the Falcon Shop, UC, Feb. 16-17, Take 25% off sweatshirts, sweatpants, caps and drinkware. In store and online at www.uwrfshop.com.

Don't Forget

Thursday, Feb. 11

Valentine’s Day Flower Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UC lobby on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 11 and 12. Let the UWRF Horticulture Society help supply your floral needs as you celebrate those that are extra special in your life. Wide selection of fresh cut flowers (roses, carnations, mums, etc.) and also beautiful potted plants. Cut flowers can be purchased individually ($2-4 each) or as skillfully arranged bouquets in a ready to give vase with personalized accessories/additions.

SIE: How We as Faculty and Staff Play a Role in Making Our Campus More Healthy, 12:15-1:15 p.m., UC. Learn more about faculty and staff wellness opportunities and initiatives on campus and what you can do to enhance your own personal wellness. Try out a short practice session on yoga and meditation. Open to all current UWRF faculty and staff who pre-registered.

University Staff Senate Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Chippewa River Room, UC. All University Staff are welcome to attend. An agenda can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/UniversityStaffSenate/MonthlyMeetings.cfm.

14th Annual Soul Food Dinner, 5-7 p.m., 201 Rodli Hall. The dinner, hosted by the Black Student Union, features Bubba's Chicken, black eyed peas, mac and cheese, collard greens, peach cobbler, and corn bread. Tickets are on sale in the UC lobby between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. or whenever the posters are up at the vendor tables. Pre-sale tickets are $8, at the door $10; UWRF students pre-sale are $6, at the door $8. Take-out is available for $10. Open to everyone. For more information, email [log in to unmask].

International Traveling Classroom 2017 Informational Meeting, 6:30 p.m., 141 KFA. ITC is an innovative, one of a kind, spring semester- length study-abroad program that allows UWRF students to live, study and learn in several locations throughout Europe. For more information, email k [log in to unmask].

“A Higher Ed Wish List, DOA,” Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 10.

“Improving Rates of Success in STEM Fields,” Inside Higher Ed, Feb. 7.

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