Campus holds fundraiser for Mexican orphanage
Published February 03, 2012
From Feb. 3 to the 17, students will have the opportunity to participate in a campus-wide Change Wars program to help raise money for Esperanza Viva, a youth orphanage located in Puebla, Mexico. The program will be taking place at the University Center Information Desk during the building’s regular hours of operation.
“Change Wars are a traditional fundraiser for the residence halls to use for various causes,” said David Peschman, former Resident Assistant and manager of the event.
“Residents are to put change into their own hall’s jar in order to earn positive points. However, as a fun little sabotage twist, in a change war, you may put cash in another hall’s jar which will deduct points from that team. The two halls with the most points in the end will be considered the winners and will receive the prizes which will be raffled off at their next hall council meeting,” said Peschman.
State budget cuts affect campus staff
Published February 03, 2012
The recent budget cuts and changes have not only affected the state of Wisconsin but also the schools. At UW-River Falls, the budget cuts have caused the administration to not rehire faculty to fill the place of retired faculty, which means larger classes and less one-on-one time with professors.
Big alumni donation funds scholarships
Published February 03, 2012
UW-River Falls alumni Marilyn and Arlin Albrecht of Red Wing, Minn. are looking to give back to the school that gave them so much with a generous donation of $400,000. Money will be going to the Falcon Scholars program. Falcon Scholars is a program that is set up to help students succeed, be retained, and graduate from UWRF.
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Watch the April 29, 2011, edition of “River Falls Update,” a news show created by UWRF journalism students. Featured are stories about Dance Theatre and the upcoming Jason Derulo concert. See more in the show archive.
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Men’s basketball faces critical upcoming games
Published February 03, 2012
The UW-River Falls men’s basketball team faces a critical stretch of upcoming games beginning with a 5 p.m. tilt at UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 4.
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‘My Week With Marilyn’ captivates, impresses audience
Published February 03, 2012
Over winter break, I decided to venture out to the movie theatre with my mom to see the somewhat unknown movie, “My Week With Marilyn.” The movie stars the lovely Michelle Williams, and the handsome man who played Gilderoy Lockhart in “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” Kenneth Branagh. It details all of the behind the scene moments of the making of “The Prince and the Showgirl,” starring Marilyn Monroe and Sir Laurence Olivier.
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Spring semester offers exciting campus events
Published February 03, 2012
Spring semester 2012 is upon us here at UWRiver Falls, which to students means resurgence not only of classes, studying and homework, but also of all of the wonderful campus events to be held. Participating in various campus events is a great way to get involved on campus and to make the most of your time as a UWRF student.
Around Wisconsin
News from other University of Wisconsin campuses.
Madison (Badger Herald)
UWPD investigating additional allegations against Chadima
Susan G. Komen Foundation reinstates Planned Parenthood funding after negative feedback
Milwaukee (The UWM Post)
Recap: Smith Westerns at Turner Hall
Oshkosh (Advance-Titan)
Titan cards no longer valid form of voter identification
Taste of Oshkosh Highlights Student Clubs
Naked Juice no longer a flex meal option
Parkside (The Ranger News)
A New Outlook for The Ranger News
Stout (Stoutonia)
Headlines
University Center’s fifth-year anniversary celebrates building’s impact on campus (Feb 03, 2012)
Student Senate examines budget (Feb 03, 2012)
Cascade Avenue to be renovated next semester before spring break (Dec 16, 2011)
Student Senate president accomplishes goals, looks to future (Dec 16, 2011)
New email overhaul settled, reactions mixed (Dec 16, 2011)
Super Bowl XLVI features rematch of Giants vs. Patriots (Feb 03, 2012)
Small town sports foster sense of community (Feb 03, 2012)
Ricky Rubio dominates for T-Wolves (Feb 03, 2012)
Falcon ‘Good Works’ initiative helping River Falls community (Dec 16, 2011)
UWRF rugby team reaching new heights (Oct 28, 2011)
Changes in the current semester call for creative planning, ideas (Feb 03, 2012)
Kicking the J-term habits, getting into a new studying groove (Feb 03, 2012)
Observing the Packer game with distinct spectators (Feb 03, 2012)
Gingrich pushes past Romney in South Carolina to cloud GOP race (Feb 03, 2012)
Breast cancer awareness: Knowing what to search for, how to be more supportive towards loved ones (Feb 03, 2012)
Chinese New Year fortune cookies provide tasty cultural treat (Feb 03, 2012)
George Clooney once again proves Oscar worthy (Feb 03, 2012)
Experiences abroad immerse, enlighten traveler (Feb 03, 2012)
Presenting the UWRF class of fall ’11 (Dec 16, 2011)
Final voyage explores hidden wonders of island state (Dec 16, 2011)
