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Rep. Ron Kind to Speak in Hudson about Recovery Act
JUNE 29, 2009 | Rep. Ron Kind (D-Wis.) will speak about funding available for small business from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) on Monday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Croix County Government Center in Hudson. ... [more]
Garden Creates Haven for Rain
JUNE 29, 2009 | Recent rain and thunderstorms were evident in a new campus rain garden south of May Hall on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. ... [more]
Student Regent Visits UWRF
JUNE 29, 2009 | The newest student regent appointed to the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, Aaron Wingad (right) toured the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Wednesday. ... [more]
Student Present Research at Equine Society
JUNE 29, 2009 | Three recent University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduates presented their work at the 21st Annual Equine Science Society Symposium held May 29-31 at Colorado State University in Keystone, Colorado. One student received a third place honor for her work. ... [more]
Staff, Students, Alumni Participate at State FFA Convention
JUNE 19, 2009 | James Graham, associate professor of agricultural education at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls received a Wisconsin FFA Honorary Degree and six UWRF students were elected to officer posts at the 80th Annual Wisconsin FFA Convention held in Madison June 8-11. ... [more]
Prof Chosen as Institute of Food Technologists Fellow
JUNE 19, 2009 | Purnendu C. Vasavada, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a UW Extension food safety specialist, was elected Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Fellow in 2009 for advancing food safety through his teaching, research and outreach. ... [more]
UWRF Staff Member Receives UW System Award
JUNE 19, 2009 | The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has recognized three individuals from across the System with the 2009 Academic Staff Award for Excellence. This is the highest recognition bestowed on members of the UW System’s academic staff. ... [more]
Academic Adviser of the Year Named at UWRF
JUNE 12, 2009 | Travis Tubré, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, has been named the 2009 UWRF Academic Adviser of the Year. ... [more]
CAFES Names Outstanding Teacher
JUNE 12, 2009 | The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science has bestowed its 2009 Outstanding Faculty Award Teaching Award to Dean Olson, professor of agricultural engineering technology. ... [more]
Students Receive Agricultural Engineering Scholarships
JUNE 12, 2009 | A University of Wisconsin-River Falls student and a UWRF alumnus have received accolades from the Wisconsin section of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) in April. ... [more]
Graduating McNair Scholars Honored
JUNE 12, 2009 | A banquet for graduating seniors who participated in the McNair Scholars Program was held in May at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to recognize their achievements. ... [more]
CAFES Names Distinguished Agriculturalist
JUNE 5, 2009 | The College of Agriculture Food and Environmental Science announced the 2009 Distinguished Agriculturist at the college’s annual spring banquet. ... [more]
CAFES Honors Individuals for Service
JUNE 5, 2009 | The University of Wisconsin-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences has given its inaugural Outstanding Service Award to the UWRF Rodeo team coach and the owners of Crystal Cave in Spring Valley. ... [more]
Staff Honored for Years of Service
JUNE 5, 2009 | Faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls were recognized for their years of service to the state of Wisconsin at the All-Campus Service and Retirement Reception in May. ... [more]
Student Receives Scholar Award from Crop Society
JUNE 5, 2009 | University of Wisconsin River Falls junior Jason Cavadini, from Bangor, has been selected to the Golden Opportunity Scholar Institute program, provided through the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA). ... [more]
33rd Annual Colts in Training Sale Held
JUNE 5, 2009 | University of Wisconsin-River Falls animal science Professor Nathan O’Connor and students in his spring semester course, Principles of Training Horses, and students in an independent study class, presented some 44 2-year-old horses to the public ... [more]
Student Group Helps Kenyan Orphans
JUNE 5, 2009 | Soon Kenyan orphans will be opening boxes of school supplies due to the efforts of the Tomorrows Educators student group at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. ... [more]
Van Galen Joins UWRF as 18th Chancellor
JUNE 1, 2009 | Wisconsin native Dean Van Galen joined the University of Wisconsin-River Falls today as its 18th chancellor in its 135-year-history as the western-most University of Wisconsin campus. ... [more]
Student To Compete in College Rodeo ‘Rose Bowl’
JUNE 1, 2009 | Jordan Cook, a freshman animal science equine major from Oconto Falls, has qualified to compete in barrel racing at the 11th annual College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) to be held June 14-20 in Casper, Wyo. ... [more]
Students Receive Garden Club Scholarships
June 1, 2009 | The Wisconsin Garden Club Federation has awarded $1,000 scholarships three University of Wisconsin-River Falls ... [more].
Commencement Speaker Urges a Life of Few Regrets
MAY 18, 2009 | In a commencement speech sprinkled with puckish humor and full of authentic advice, the 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Mark Lacek told almost 700 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls May 16 to ... [more]
UW Extension, Campuses Offer First Online Sustainable Management Degree
MADISON, WIS. | MAY 12, 2009 | Energy independence and an educated workforce are critical to a prosperous future for Wisconsin. To respond, the University of Wisconsin-Extension is charging in with a bold new degree: the nation’s first online sustainable management bachelor's degree. ... [more]
Dairy Center to be Showcased During 2010 Farm Tech Days
MAY 12, 2009 | As the University of Wisconsin-River Falls approaches the 100th anniversary of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, lab farming operations at University of Wisconsin-River Falls Lab Farms are not what they used to be. ... [more]
Distinguished Teacher Named at UWRF
MAY 8, 2009 | Chemistry Associate Professor Daniel Marchand has been named the 2009 University of Wisconsin-River Falls Distinguished Teacher ... [more]
Events, Classes, Workshops, Etc.
Summer Concert Series Starts at UWRF
JUNE 1, 2009 | The kickoff of the UW-River Falls Summer Concert Series is June 2 at 7 p.m. and features the high-energy Celtic band, Green Tea, at the Wall Amphitheatre on campus. Admission is free. Grilled food and ice cream are available for purchase. ... [more]
