Okan resigns as AFAB chair
Published January 16, 2012
The Allocable Fees and Appropriations Board (AFAB) chair, Patrick Okan, has resigned for personal reasons. Benjamin Blanchard, the vice-chair of AFAB, will be the interim chair until a new chair is appointed, as per Student Senate by-laws, said President Tyler Halverson.
Halverson said a new chair would be appointed by AFAB’s first meeting of the semester on Thursday, Jan. 26.
Cascade Avenue to be renovated next semester before spring break
Published December 16, 2011
UW-River Falls is going to be affected greatly by the Cascade Avenue renovation come spring break next semester.
Student Senate president accomplishes goals, looks to future
Published December 16, 2011
Finishing up the last semester of classes, preparing for student teaching in the spring, practicing for a senior trumpet recital, planning a wedding and, oh yeah, representing the entire student body at UW-River Falls. This is a taste of what Student Association President Tyler Halverson had on his plate this semester.
New email overhaul settled, reactions mixed
Published December 16, 2011
Returning students and faculty on the UW-River Falls campus will have noticed a major overhaul of the campus email system by now.
New technology introduces potential students to campus
Published December 16, 2011
Starting this year prospective students will have a different way of visiting the campus. The Admissions Office at UW-River Falls is planning to launch a new program which will allow prospective students to be able to tour the campus virtually with the option of being able to chat with an online staff person at the school to answer any questions a potential student may have.
UWRF fall commencement to be held Dec. 18 at Knowles
Published December 09, 2011
UW-River Falls will hold its fall commencement at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 18, in the Robert P. Knowles Physical Education and Recreation Center. Some 424 bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients are expected to participate.
‘The Boys Next Door’ drama opens its curtains to community
Published December 09, 2011
UW-River Falls next theatre production, “The Boys Next Door” is set for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8-10 and 15-17 in the Blanche Davis Theatre of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building.
Library showcases Chinese, Japanese clothing
Published December 09, 2011
The modern language department at UWRiver Falls is bringing a little of bit of Chinese and Japanese culture to the University, with their exhibit of Chinese minority costumes and traditional Japanese costumes. The display which will be presented in the Harriet Barry gallery located inside the Davee Library will run from Monday, Dec. 5 through Tuesday, Dec.20.
UW-River Falls alumnus presents on career success
Published December 09, 2011
David Swensen, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Yale University and a member of the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, will deliver a lecture at UWRiver Falls on Monday, Dec. 12. The lecture is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. in the Kinnickinic Theater located on the third floor of the University Center.
UWRF residence halls honored at annual Great Lakes regional conference
Published December 09, 2011
UW-River Falls has won mid-size school of the year for 2011 at the Great Lakes Association of College and Residence Halls (GLACURH).
Orientation event teaches alcohol safety, responsibility
Published November 18, 2011
Starting this year, UW- River Falls had a new event during the Week Of Welcome (WOW), called “Choose Your Adventure.” This event was designed to help new students learn about alcohol use and abuse and learn about personal responsibility.
