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2008

May

Saturday, May 17

9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Spring Commencement (Graduation)

Monday, May 19

7 and 9 a.m. - Summer Student Worker Safety Training
Due to requests, there has been a change to the format for the summer student worker safety training on Monday, May 19th. The 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. time slot will focus on safety training curriculum for students working in custodial, grounds, facilities, or maintenance environments. The 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. time slot will focus on safety training curriculum for students working in an office environment.
For those students unable to attend the May 19th sessions, a D2L course has been developed. It will be available on Tuesday, May 27th after the scheduled D2L upgrade. All students working on campus for the summer are expected to complete one safety training course - either live or D2L. To register your student worker for the D2L course, please send his or her name to Connie Smith at constance.smith@uwrf.edu
Fee: Free
Location: Kinnickinnic Theater, University Center

Tuesday, May 20

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. - Green Communities Conference: Energy Solutions for Western WI
Green Communities is a synergy-related activity being held at the new green constructed University Center on University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus. Featured conference presenters include Richard Heinberg, Author and Senior Fellow of Post Carbon Institute, and Alexis Karolides, Principal of Rocky Mountain Institute. The event is targeted for members of business, industry, government, universities, schools, and healthcare systems who are involved with managing, planning, operating or servicing larger scale facilities. Those who attend will gain useful information pertaining to building green and/or incorporating green operational techniques; as well as alternative energy potentials and energy conservation strategies. Breakout sessions to include information on managing and operating green facilities, introducing and incorporating green concepts, alternative energies, and local and regional green resource assistance tools and programs.
An online registration and printable form is accessible at www.thesynergyconference.com/green.
For more information, contact Kris Allen, Outreach and Graduate Studies, ph. 3751, or kristen.allen@uwrf.edu.
Fee: $119, $35 students
Location: University Center
Sponsor: Outreach and Graduate Studies

Wednesday-Thursday, June 4-5

Transfer Student Registration

Monday-Tuesday, June 9-10
Thursday-Friday, June 12-13

First-Year Student Registration

June 15

Summer Session Trip to Israel/Jordan
To travel to the ancient land of David and Solomon, Sarah and Deborah, the ministry of Jesus, and 3rd holiest place in Islam, is to be profoundly touched by history. The art and archaeology of this biblical world "puts flesh onto the bones" of the literature and religion that shapes the 3 great western religious traditions. We will explore both the ancient and modern lands of Israel and Jordan in this study tour.We will examine literature and religion, geography and archaeology, as we endeavor to gain as full a picture as possible of the world that has shaped western religious thought: the worlds of Judaism, Christianity, and eventually Islam as well. A further exploration will include a study of the modern nations politically, socially, spiritually and economically.
For further information, contact professor steven.l.derfler@uwrf.edu

Monday-Tuesday, June 16-17
Thursday-Friday, June 19-20

First-Year Student Registration

Monday, June 23

12 p.m. - Don Page Falcon Varsity Club Golf outing.
Don Page Falcon Varsity Club Golf Outing. Supporting UWRF Falcon Athletics. Join us in support of Falcon Athletics for a day of fun with alumni, coaches and friends. $100 fee includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner, falcon golf shirt, sandwich on the course.
Fee: $100
Location: River Falls Golf Club
Sponsor: UW River Falls Athletics

Monday-Friday, July 7-11 and 14-18

9 a.m.-12 noon - Discover U
Discover U is a summer program open to all students entering grades 4-9 in the fall of 2008. A step beyond the traditional classroom, each class is tailored to students entering either grades 4-6 or grades 7-9. Subject matter is presented in such a way as to ignite imagination, expand perspectives and provide a fun, hands-on environment for learning. Classes are taught by university faculty and other specially selected teachers. New classes this year include offerings in digital photography, rocketry, river stewardship, web design and a mock emergency room. Classes meet for one week, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Course descriptions, program information, online registration and a printable catalog are all available on the web site at www.uwrf.edu/discoveru or call the Outreach Office at (715) 425-3256 or send an email to outreach@uwrf.edu.
Fee: $125 per class
Location: UWRF campus

Sunday, August 31

New Student Move In

Monday, September 1

Weeks of Welcome begins
For information on new student events, contact the First-Year Experience office at fye@uwrf.edu.

Tuesday, September 2

Academic Day

Sunday-Wednesday, October 19-22

UW-River Falls 28th Food Microbiology Symposium
The Technical program consists of lecture/discussions on food-borne pathogens, toxins, safety, quality, and shelf-life issues by speakers from academia, industry, and regulatory agencies. Presentations will also be given by representatives of carious companies involved in developing and marketing rapid and automated methods for microbiological analysis of food, water, and the environment.
Location: University Center