FALCON DAILY Tuesday, April 12, 2016 “The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.” --Plutarch, Greek philosopher Commissioned Composer uses prepared piano [cid:D1BAD45D-69A5-40F8-8C68-F81E9AD0AB72] Amy Williams, 50th Annual Commissioned Composer, adjusts nails and screws in the strings of the piano in Abbott Concert Hall Friday as she rehearsed music by Cage for the Frances Cohler Coffee Concert. This type of piano is called a prepared piano. The nails, screws, rubber bands, paper inserted into the strings gives the piano percussion sounds. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson. Announcements USS looking for volunteer The University Staff Senate is looking for a University Staff person who is interested in serving on a UWRF Budget Process Review Task Force Committee. Interested individuals should email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> by Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Planned power outage A power outage for repair work on all main campus buildings is planned Sunday, May 22. This is one week later than in past years due to commencement falling on a Sunday. Power will be off from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. This power outage will not affect the C.H.I.L.D. Center or Hunt/Knowles complex. If you have questions, call Facilities Management at 3827. Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting Wednesday The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet Wednesday, April 13, from 2-3 p.m. in 211 Ag Science (Dean's Conference Room). For details or an agenda, visit <https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm> https://www.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email <mailto:[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Upcoming Events Fashion Show: Cultural “I AM” campaign, student designs, Wednesday, April 13, 8 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the UWRF Fashion Team. For more information, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Free and open to all. Senior Recital: Erin Collins, Soprano, Saturday, April 16, 3-4 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, KFA. Free and open to all. Don't Forget Tuesday, April 12 Open walk/jog, Ramer Track, now until 2 p.m. eSIS is scheduled for maintenance and will be unavailable Wednesday, April 13, from 4-6 a.m. Now You Know "The Dam Decision" documentary short film produced by UWRF students Sydney Howell, director, and Dan Mariette, cinematographer, received a 2016 Upper Midwest Student Production Award at the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Award Ceremony April 10. For more information, visit http://midwestemmys.org/20160410/2016-college-student-television-award-recipients/ Education News “<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/04/11/wisconsin-regents-approve-faculty-layoff-policy>Wisconsin Regents Approve Faculty Layoff Policy<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/04/11/wisconsin-regents-approve-faculty-layoff-policy>,<https://www.insidehighered.com/quicktakes/2016/04/11/wisconsin-regents-approve-faculty-layoff-policy>" Inside Higher Ed, April 11. "<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/chris-rickert/chris-rickert-uw-meeting-kerfuffle-unlikely-to-help-the-cause/article_ab3a0890-b1da-549e-967e-e077bba97444.html>Chris Rickert: UW meeting kerfuffle unlikely to help the cause of UW funding<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/chris-rickert/chris-rickert-uw-meeting-kerfuffle-unlikely-to-help-the-cause/article_ab3a0890-b1da-549e-967e-e077bba97444.html>,<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/columnists/chris-rickert/chris-rickert-uw-meeting-kerfuffle-unlikely-to-help-the-cause/article_ab3a0890-b1da-549e-967e-e077bba97444.html>" Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 9. "<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/university/rebecca-blank-uw-madison-won-t-lay-off-tenured-faculty/article_0db0684e-ea6e-515e-882d-6f672fc37ccf.html>Rebecca Blank: UW-Madison won't lay off tenured faculty<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/university/rebecca-blank-uw-madison-won-t-lay-off-tenured-faculty/article_0db0684e-ea6e-515e-882d-6f672fc37ccf.html>,<http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/university/rebecca-blank-uw-madison-won-t-lay-off-tenured-faculty/article_0db0684e-ea6e-515e-882d-6f672fc37ccf.html>" Wisconsin State Journal, April 9. "<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/wisconsin/4005050-budget-cuts-straining-already-stressed-uws>Budget cuts straining already stressed UWS<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/wisconsin/4005050-budget-cuts-straining-already-stressed-uws>,<http://www.superiortelegram.com/news/wisconsin/4005050-budget-cuts-straining-already-stressed-uws>" Wisconsin Public Radio, April 8. "<http://host.madison.com/wsj/opinion/column/michael-wagner-uw-trains-students-for-life-not-just-a/article_4d7b29ec-a221-5c51-9a82-ae94e33c8317.html>Michael Wagner: UW trains students for life, not just jobs<http://host.madison.com/wsj/opinion/column/michael-wagner-uw-trains-students-for-life-not-just-a/article_4d7b29ec-a221-5c51-9a82-ae94e33c8317.html>," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 9. "<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-big-public-colleges-are-increasingly-dominated-by-wealthy-students-2016-04-08>Why big state colleges are increasingly dominated by wealthy students<http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-big-public-colleges-are-increasingly-dominated-by-wealthy-students-2016-04-08>," MarketWatch, April 11. "<http://time.com/4284421/college-rankings-campus-safety/>College Rankings Should Include Campus Safety<http://time.com/4284421/college-rankings-campus-safety/>,<http://time.com/4284421/college-rankings-campus-safety/>" TIME, April 7. 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