"Resolved that the following courses of study for a School of Educational Agriculture in connection with the River Falls State Normal School is hereby established to be put into operation as far as feasible September 1, 1912."

- Board of Regents Minutes, June 1912

100 Years and Counting....

A year-long celebration of our College and our standing commitment:

Always for the students...
Always teaching to the best of our ability...
Always so our students may achieve their greater purpose.

In the fall of 1912 the Agriculture Department began its classes in a total of three rooms in South Hall and with two and one-half instructors. Fifty-three men enrolled for the first school year. In 2012, we will mark 100 years since that humble beginning. While much has changed, much still remains the same…our dedication to our students, our passion for teaching, and our desire to help our students fulfill their greater purpose. We invite you to join us in this year-long celebration of our Centennial. Learn more about our Centennial Theme.

We have a number of Centennial Events being planned, starting with the kickoff at our Annual Awards Banquet in April. Come back for one of the on-campus events, get together with alumni from your area in a hometown celebration of our College, or simply and proudly display your affiliation with our College and UWRF with your fellow alumni. Be sure to browse our virtual CAFES Centennial Scrapbook and Share your own stories and photos, too!

Celebrate the history, traditions, shared memories…..and the promise of a vibrant future.