“Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” --John Wooden
Staff members get cheese-making lesson
Career Services Assistant Director McKenna Pfeiffer, left, shovels cheese curds along with University Communications and Marketing Manager Susan Walker, right, during a cheese making lesson with their respective staffs Tuesday in the Dairy Pilot Plant on campus. Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Last Year of Mexico event
As the last event of the year, the Year of Mexico invites students to be a part of a celebration of an important Mexican celebration, Cinco de Mayo. On Saturday, May 7, a bus will leave the UC for St. Paul at 9 a.m. and return to campus by 1:30 p.m. There’s a parade, food/craft vendors and live entertainment. See more at http://www.cincodemayosaintpaul.com/. The bus is free. Sign up in the Office of International Education, 102 Hagestad. For more information, email [log in to unmask]
UWRF t-shirt tent sale
Admissions is having an end of semester t-shirt sale on Thursday, April 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC mall (rain site is 117 South Hall). There will be a variety of styles, sizes, and colors available. $5/per shirt. Cash only. Email [log in to unmask] with questions.
PeopleAdmin changes beginning ThursdayAttention PeopleAdmin Users: Starting Thursday, April 28, you must use your Falcon Account and password to login. PeopleAdmin will also have a new look and feel on that date. The changes do not affect functionality or the steps you would normally perform in the system. Questions, contact Kathy Young at 4794.
Upcoming Events
"Broadband, Smartphones, and the Future of Journalism,” Thursday, April 28, noon-1 p.m., 317 North Hall. A brown bag presentation and discussion led by Associate Professor Andris Straumanis, Department of Communication and Media Studies. Open to all.
Retirement/Years of Service Program, Thursday, April 28, 12:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Please join us at a program honoring all UW-River Falls employees who have reached a years of service milestone, as well as those who have or are retiring. Those who will be honored this year are listed at http://www.uwrf.edu/Awards/ServiceAndRetirements/Index.cfm. Please join us in congratulating our honorees.
Language Matters Presentation: "English Language Learning in Serbia Today,” Thursday, April 28, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 289 KFA (note change of location). Presented by Fulbright Scholar Nina Lazarević, an assistant professor at the University of Niš, Serbia, where she teaches the Methodology of TEFL and Intercultural Communicative Competence. Free and open to all.
2016 Chancellor’s Award for Students Reception, Thursday, April 28, 6:30 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC. Please join us as we recognize some of UWRF's most outstanding students for their exceptional leadership, service and commitment to the university and community. Please RSVP to [log in to unmask]. The 2016 Chancellor’s Award recipients are:
Mohammad Battah, College of Arts and Sciences, biology (biomedical) major;
Jessica (JJ) Knapp, College of Arts and Sciences, art history and photography major;
Marie-Morella Kponou, College of Arts and Sciences, biology (biomedical) major, chemistry and French minor;
Angela Ludvigsen, College of Arts and Sciences, physics and math major;
Madeleine Pemberton, College of Education and Professional Studies, elementary education major, early childhood and Spanish minor;
Emma Sweet, College of Arts and Sciences, biology and Spanish major.
Don't Forget
Wednesday, April 27
Pi Alpha Xi’s Spring Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., UC mall. An assortment of bedding plants, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and patio pots for sale just in time for spring. For more information, email [log in to unmask]. Sale continues Thursday-Friday, April 28-29.
Open Session with UW System President Ray Cross, 11-11:45 a.m., Kinnickinnic Theater, UC. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend to hear remarks from President Cross and engage with him in an informal discussion. While on campus, President Cross will also meet with shared governance leaders, Chancellor’s Cabinet, college deans and other leaders, have lunch with students and have a Falcon Center site visit.
Well Wisconsin Wednesday Webinar, noon to 1 p.m., St. Croix River Room, UC. This month’s webinar offers information on allergies ranging from seasonal to life-long. Learn causes of common allergies, the signs and symptoms, and treatment options available to you or your family members. For more information, call 3109.
Faculty Senate Executive Committee Meeting, 2-3 p.m., 249 Ag Science (note room change). For details or an agenda, visit https://www-auth.uwrf.edu/FacultySenate/Committees/StandingCommittees/ExecutiveCommittee.cfm or email [log in to unmask].
Big Read “The Grapes of Wrath” Panel Discussion, 3:30 p.m., breezeway, Davee Library. Discussion not only the literary excellencies of the novel but they will also showcase the relevancy of this title to today's growing concerns for economic stability and agricultural sustainability. The panel includes David Furniss, Kurt Leichtle, Don Taylor, and John Walker. Held in conjunction with St. Croix Valley's Big Read. Free and open to all.
Campus Recreation Bowling Night at St. Croix Lanes, 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Free. No pre-registration. First come, first serve with UWRF ID for students, faculty, and staff.
Education News
"UW-Madison faculty to take ‘no-confidence’ vote on Board of Regents, Ray Cross," Capital Times, April 25.
“Opposing a vote of ‘no confidence,’” Blank’s Slate, April 26.
"Chris Rickert: Searching for the real UW-Madison in #TheRealUW (and other realities)," Column, Wisconsin State Journal, April 26.
"Illinois gives universities $600M in funding, but is it too little too late?" Washington Post, April 25.
"When a Faculty Representative Holds Views Professors Reject," Inside Higher Ed, April 26.
UWRF News"State budget reductions impact UW-River Falls,” UWRF Newsroom, April 26.
"Finals Fest showcases three acts,” UWRF Newsroom, April 25.
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