Fall 2006

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2006-2007
Donors Report

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For Alums

Joanne Banks

This and That and Something Else, Too

Two years ago, at the age of 62, Joanne Banks was diagnosed with metastatic ovarian cancer. “I realized that I was going to die a little young,” says Banks. “I thought it a very good opportunity to rethink my life, to think back on the past, and try to figure out what I’d like to leave behind...More.

Mark Lacek

Time is the Treasure

Mark Lacek was shaken to the core twice in his life. The first experience set the course for his future as a businessman. The second determined how he would live. More.

Mary Ella Jerome

Melodies in the Key of Life

Her life, she says, is a symphony composed of three key themes: A person has gifts that should not be wasted, relationships among people are the staff of life, and everyone has something to give back. More.

Homecoming

Schedule of Events

Alumni Reunions are listed separately.

Friday, Oct. 20

3 p.m.
Liming the R
Join the Student Advancement Association and the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity for this traditional event. Meet at the South Hall parking lot.

9 p.m.-midnight
Homecoming Concert
The Johnny Holm Band. Knowles Center. Bring your classmates for a blast from the past and a night of fun entertainment.

Saturday, Oct. 21

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Alumni and Friends Reception
Complimentary continental breakfast and refreshments served in the Falcons Nest, Hagestad Student Center

9:30 a.m.
Campus Tour
45-minute tour leaving from the Falcons Nest, Hagestad Student Center

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bookstore Open
Browse the bookstore for alumni apparel and specialty items.
Hagestad Student Center

10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Join us outside Hagestad Student Center as the parade makes its way through downtown River Falls, ending at campus

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Homecoming Barbecue
Held on the Student Center Mall. Cost is $7.

1 p.m.
Football Game
UWRF vs. UW-Stout. Ramer Field. Cost is $6.

7:30 p.m.
Symphony Band and Jazz Ensemble Concert
Program will include musical selections by the UWRF Alumni Symphony Band, Symphony Band, Alumni Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble I. Tickets available at the door. $5/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students. Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts

Sunday, Oct. 22

3 p.m.
Homecoming Choral Concert
Program will include musical selections by the UWRF Alumni Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, and mass choirs. Tickets available at the door. $5/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students. Abbott Concert Hall, Kleinpell Fine Arts