UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

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August 2020

2020 Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo cancelled
August 10, 2020 - The 2020 Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo held at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls each fall will not be held this year.
 
Equine breeding program mourns loss of Lil Ruf Rider
August 31, 2020 - It’s with a heavy heart that the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Equine Breeding Program announces the passing of one of their most cherished horses and breeding stallions, Lil Ruf Rider, affectionately referred to as “Rider.” Rider died unexpectedly at a local veterinary clinic after being taken in for sudden onset of severe pain and non-weight bearing lameness on August 29. While Rider’s passing was secondary due to initial clinical signs, further diagnostics are being conducted.
 
Recent grad joins Pierce County Public Health as contact tracer

August 13, 2020 - Recent University of Wisconsin-River Falls graduate Hallie Kaczmarski has joined Pierce County Public Health as a COVID-19 contact tracer.
 
UW-River Falls launches campaign to help meet immediate financial needs
August 31, 2020 – In a strategic effort to help the University of Wisconsin-River Falls meet the financial challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and budget constraints, UWRF is launching a concerted fundraising campaign to help meet its most pressing needs.
 
UW-River Falls registers second most successful fundraising year in history
August 27, 2020 – Responding to the challenges prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and continuing a legacy of support for UW-River Falls, donors contributed nearly $2.9 million to the UW-River Falls Foundation during the recently completed 2019-20 fiscal year.

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