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2002-03 |
A MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR ANN LYDECKER DEAR FRIENDSWHAT A GREAT YEAR WE HAVE HAD AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN RIVER FALLS. We could easily look back on this year of severe budgetary constraints and become dull, dreary and depressed about our situation. The mind jumps so quickly and easily to “lost opportunities” and “unfulfilled dreams” that result from reduced budgets. When I reflect on the 2002-2003 year at UW-River Falls, however, I arrive at a much better scenario. Despite the fiscal challenges, we can celebrate the 2002-2003 academic year! Enjoy reading the stories and data in this annual report because they highlight just how productive and successful UW-River Falls students, faculty, staff and alumni have been.
We have not done this alone. We have had the excellent encouragement and support of our alumni and friends, as well as citizens of our region. We are grateful for your help —for your financial gifts, your in-kind contributions, the internship opportunities you have provided, your attendance at athletic and performing arts events, your participation on advisory boards, your volunteerism at alumni events and with our career services, and yes, even the honest criticism that you have provided. As one of the major players in the development of rapidly-growing west central Wisconsin, UW-River Falls has wonderful opportunities before it. Our faculty and staff are committed to creating a bright and productive future for our students, our alumni, the residents of this region and the generations that follow. As the endowments in the UW-RF Foundation provide larger amounts of money for scholarships and programmatic enhancements, and as Wisconsin resumes its commitment to public higher education, this university will be even better prepared to serve this region and this state. Please remain in contact with us and let us know when and how you are ready to contribute in the years ahead. We thank you for helping us achieve our goals! Ann M. Lydecker Quotation above is from the Vision Statement for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls THE UW-RIVER FALLS ANNUAL REPORT is a publication of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the UW-River Falls Foundation. Along with the three issues of FALCON FEATURES, the report comprises a quarterly series of information bulletins for alumni and friends of the university. Please send address changes to: Office of University Advancement, 310 South Hall, UW-River Falls, 410 South Third St., River Falls,WI 54022.UW-River Falls is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. The university fully meets the requirements of Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended). FUNDING FOR THIS ANNUAL REPORT WAS PROVIDED ENTIRELY BY THE UW-RIVER FALLS FOUNDATION AND NO STATE FUNDING WAS USED. Editorial Committee: Kevin Bertelsen; Kevin Brown; Suzanne Hagen; Mark Kinders, ’93;William Rost; and Kimberly Gould Speckman, ’91. Contributing Writers: Brenda K. Bredahl, ’90; Linda Robinson, ’79; and Dawn Johnson Skelly, ’91. Design: Kevin Bertelsen. Photography: Jens Gunelson. Contact Information: Office of University Advancement, (715) 425-3505. |
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on years of excellent fiscal management and adding new efficiencies adopted
this year by faculty and staff, we have been able to meet our annual goals.
We have improved the educational experiences of our undergraduate and
graduate students; created a more diverse, inclusive and supportive climate
for our students, faculty and staff; increased the global involvement
of our students and faculty; encouraged, supported and expanded life-long
learning; and extended the university into the greater St. Croix Valley
through partnerships and programs.