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• FINAL EXAMS May 12-16
• Falcon Foods Sale
• Volunteers Needed: New Student Move-in (Fall)

2008

May

Friday, May 9

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday- Pi Alpha Xi Plant Sale
Find the perfect gift for Mother's Day at the Pi Alpha Xi Plant Sale. A variety of bedding plants and pre-made containers will be available.
Sponsored by: Pi Alpha Xi
Location: University Center Lawn

Saturday, May 10

9 a.m.-3 p.m. - Spring Compost Sale!
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science are hosting their Spring Compost Sale at the University Laboratory Farm 1, which is located at the corner of Wasson Lane and Cemetary Road in River Falls.
A skid steer is available to load--nurseries and landscapers call for large quantity pricing.
There is a limited supply of compost due to the relocation of the dairy operation to the Mann Valley Farm. Compost from the new dairy will be available this summer.
Fee: $28.00/yard
Location: University Laboratory Farm 1

8 p.m. - Finals Fest with Craig Morgan
Don't miss country artist Craig Morgan live in concert with special guest, Nathan Miller Band! Tickets are $5 for UWRF students, faculty, and staff and only $15 for general public. Tickets are available at the University Center Information Desk or online at sa.uwrf.edu.
http://www.craigmorgan.com/
http://www.myspace.com/craigmorgan
http://www.myspace.com/nathanmillermusic
Sponsored by: SEAC
Fee: $5 students/faculty/staff; $15 general public
Location: Knowles Center

Sunday, May 11

7:30 p.m. - Documentary Film Screening: An Unreasonable Man
An Unreasonable Man is a 2007 documentary film that traces the life and career of political activist Ralph Nader, the founder of modern consumer protection. Following Nader's rise to national prominence after an invasion of privacy lawsuit against General Motors, the film examines his advocacy for auto safety features such as federally mandated seat belts and air bags. It also examines the formation of independent advocacy groups (termed "Nader's Raiders") during the 1970s, organizations which carried out independent research on various federal agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration. Over the next thirty years, the film argues, Nader "built a legislative record that would be the envy of any modern president." The film takes its name from the George Bernard Shaw quote, "The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man."
Fee: Free
Location: Off-campus, Hot Spot Coffee and Billiards
Sponsored by: Socialist Alternative

Monday, May 12

8 a.m. - Satellite system down for summer
Due to the HVAC renovation of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building this summer, the campus satellite system will be turned off until start up of the fall semester. Some of the immediate downlinks this affects are the Bloomberg station (channel 40), C-SPAN (channel 41) and Annenberg broadcast on channel 19. Annenberg Media will discontinue broadcasting from the satellite system all together. You can find their service on the web. http://www.learner.org/channel/channel.html

Tuesday, May 13

4-6 p.m. - Celebration
Please join us from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at Pete’s Creek Corner (lower level, UC) to celebrate the 2007-08 academic year!
Top ten list of celebration themes:
• Spring is finally here (we think)
• 6,426 great students; 788 dedicated faculty and staff
• Successful Year One of “Living the Promise”
• Appreciation for Chancellor Don and Susanne Betz
• Exceptional Board of Regents visit
• Grand Opening of the Dairy Learning Center
• Record high for grant awards to the University
• RSCA spotlight shines on campus
• Outstanding review by the Higher Learning Commission
• We are the power of learning!
Location: Pete's Creek Corner, University Center

Wednesday, May 14

11:45 a.m.-12:35 p.m. - Gardening: Getting Your Garden Beds Ready
Plan to attend the next "Lunch & Learn" offered by Classified Employee Development Committee on Wednesday, May 14, from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in the St. Croix River Room, UC. "Gardening – Getting Your Garden Beds Ready" will be presented by Diana Alfuth, Pierce County Horticulture Extension Agent. All UWRF staff are welcome to attend. Please register for this free offering by Monday, May 12, with Doreen at ext. 3704 or doreen.m.cegielski@uwrf.edu.
Fee: Free
Location: St. Croix River Room
Sponsor: Classified Employee Development Committee

Friday, May 16

all day - KinniCopies Closing
KinniCopies, located in the University Center, will be closing up shop next Friday. We will be folding into Fast Copy to unify the copy services.

Saturday, May 17

9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Spring Commencement (Graduation)

Monday, May 19

7-8:30 a.m. - Summer Student Worker Safety Training
All students who will be working on campus for the summer are required to attend a special "Summer Student Worker Safety Training" session. This is required for all summer student workers if they are new or are returning. For questions please contact Connie Smith, Risk Management Officer, at 3344
constance.smith@uwrf.edu
Fee: Free
Location: Theater, University Center

Tuesday, May 20

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Green Communities Conference: Energy Solutions for Western WI
Green Communities is a synergy-related activity being held at the new green constructed University Center on University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. Featured conference presenters include Richard Heinberg, Author and Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, and Alexis Karolides, Principal of Rocky Mountain Institute. The event is targeted for members of business, industry, government, universities, schools, and healthcare systems who are involved with managing, planning, operating or servicing larger scale facilities. Those who attend will gain useful information pertaining to building green and/or incorporating green operational techniques; as well as alternative energy potentials and energy conservation strategies. Breakout sessions to include information on managing and operating green facilities, introducing and incorporating green concepts, alternative energies, and local and regional green resource assistance tools and programs.
An online registration and printable form is accessible at www.thesynergyconference.com/green.
For more information, contact Kris Allen, Outreach and Graduate Studies, ph. 3751, or kristen.allen@uwrf.edu.
Fee: $119, $35 students
Location: University Center
Sponsor: Outreach and Graduate Studies

Wednesday-Thursday, June 4-5

Transfer Student Registration

Monday-Tuesday, June 9-10
Thursday-Friday, June 12-13

First-Year Student Registration

June 15

Summer Session Trip to Israel/Jordan
To travel to the ancient land of David and Solomon, Sarah and Deborah, the ministry of Jesus, and 3rd holiest place in Islam, is to be profoundly touched by history. The art and archaeology of this biblical world "puts flesh onto the bones" of the literature and religion that shapes the 3 great western religious traditions. We will explore both the ancient and modern lands of Israel and Jordan in this study tour.We will examine literature and religion, geography and archaeology, as we endeavor to gain as full a picture as possible of the world that has shaped western religious thought: the worlds of Judaism, Christianity, and eventually Islam as well. A further exploration will include a study of the modern nations politically, socially, spiritually and economically.
For further information, contact professor steven.l.derfler@uwrf.edu

Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17
Thursday-Friday, June 19-20

First-Year Student Registration

Monday, June 23

12 p.m. - Don Page Falcon Varsity Club Golf outing.
Don Page Falcon Varsity Club Golf Outing. Supporting UWRF Falcon Athletics. Join us in support of Falcon Athletics for a day of fun with alumni, coaches and friends. $100 fee includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, falcon golf shirt, sandwich on the course.
Fee: $100
Location: River Falls Golf Club
Sponsor: UW River Falls Athletics

Monday-Friday, July 7-11 and 14-18

9 a.m.-12 noon - Discover U
Discover U is a summer program open to all students entering grades 4-9 in the fall of 2008. A step beyond the traditional classroom, each class is tailored to students entering either grades 4-6 or grades 7-9. Subject matter is presented in such a way as to ignite imagination, expand perspectives and provide a fun, hands-on environment for learning. Classes are taught by university faculty and other specially selected teachers. New classes this year include offerings in digital photography, rocketry, river stewardship, web design and a mock emergency room. Classes meet for one week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Course descriptions, program information, online registration and a printable catalog are all available on the web site at www.uwrf.edu/discoveru or call the Outreach Office at (715) 425-3256 or send an email to outreach@uwrf.edu.
Fee: $125 per class
Location: UWRF campus

Sunday, August 31

New Student Move In

Monday, September 1

Weeks of Welcome begins
For information on new student events, contact the First-Year Experience office at fye@uwrf.edu.

Tuesday, September 2

Academic Day

Sunday-Wednesday, October 19-22

UW-River Falls 28th Food Microbiology Symposium
The Technical program consists of lecture/discussions on food-borne pathogens, toxins, safety, quality, and shelf-life issues by speakers from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies. Presentations will also be given by representatives of carious companies involved in developing and marketing rapid and automated methods for microbiological analysis of food, water, and the environment.
Location: University Center