Recipient of statewide education award got his start at UW-River Falls February 15, 2024 - The recipient of the 2024 Minnesota School Counselor of the Year Award works in a large metropolitan school district and recently received recognition for his award under the bright lights of a national education conference in Washington, D.C.
Speaker to discuss food industry as part of Wyman Speaker Series at UW-River Falls February 21, 2024 - Joshua Specht, an expert on the food industry and its varied societal impacts, is the featured speaker for a Wednesday, March 6, presentation for the Walker and Helen Wyman Performing Arts and Speaker Series at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Specht’s presentation “Work in the Slaughterhouse, Work in the Kitchen: A Historical Perspective on the Possibilities and Limits of Food Politics,” is from 4:40-6 p.m. in the North Hall Auditorium, 410 S. 3rd St., River Falls. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments
UW-River Falls grad recognized for her teaching excellence Feb. 19, 2024 – Helen Rada, a University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate now teaching second grade at Putnam Heights Elementary School in Eau Claire, has been recognized for her educator expertise despite being only two years into her professional career.
UW-River Falls hosts 58th Commissioned Composer Concert March 14 Feb. 29, 2024 – Renowned composer Jin Hi Kim will showcase her innovative Korean musicianship during a performance at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for the university’s 58th Commissioned Composer Concert.
UW-River Falls hosts discussion about importance, role of government jobs February 14, 2024 – Growing up in Eau Claire, Sarah Godlewski never envisioned that she would one day work in government, but she’s doing her part to ensure that young Wisconsinites see doing so as a viable job opportunity that helps society.
UW-River Falls names Wes Chapin to interim provost position Feb. 22, 2024 – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has appointed longtime faculty member and administrator Wes Chapin as interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
UW-River Falls students display business acumen at Innovation Challenge Feb. 29, 2024 – Shortly after August Baumann bought his first car, a ramshackle Ford Focus, the vehicle suffered a breakdown. Repairing the car would cost more than it was worth, so Baumann decided to sell it for parts.
UW-River Falls to host Black History Month speaker Feb. 21 February 13, 2024 – A nationally recognized speaker who aims to help people better understand their biases as they relate to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and belonging will discuss that topic at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday, Feb. 21, as part of Black History Month.
