Africa Night to celebrate Black History Month, campus diversity Feb. 24 February 16, 2022 - A celebration of Black History Month and diversity on the University of Wisconsin-River Falls campus will take place during Africa Night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24, in Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. The free event is open to the public.
COVID-19 study shows Americans safety-minded, except with family, roommates February 24, 2022 - University of Wisconsin-River Falls Sociology Professor Paige Miller is part of a Louisiana State University (LSU)-Wisconsin study funded through the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership related to COVID-19. The Tommy G. Thompson Center funded the study “The Social Life of COVID-19: Fear, Uncertainties, Anxieties” in July 2020 for $58,000.
Dance Theatre to present annual spring concert, 40th anniversary February 2, 2022 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dance Theatre will present their annual spring concert in Abbott Concert Hall in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building February 16-19 at 7:30 p.m.
Founder of The Sioux Chef company to speak at UW-River Falls March 7 February 25, 2022 - Sean Sherman, founder and chief executive officer of The Sioux Chef, will speak Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. in the Falcon’s Nest in the University Center at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
Gallo statement on State of the State address February 16, 2022- University of Wisconsin-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo issued the following statement following the State of the State address Tuesday.
Hippy Feet founder to speak as Innovator in Residence February 21, 2022 - Michael Mader, founder and CEO of Hippy Feet, is the spring 2022 Innovator in Residence at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. He will speak on “Removing Barriers. How an Innovative Idea Led to Social Change,” on Tuesday, March 1, at 11 a.m. via Zoom.
In-person Horse Judging Youth Clinic is back for 2022 February 23, 2022 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is offering a Horse Judging Youth Clinic on Saturday, March 26, at the Campus Farm, 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. The clinic is intended for 4-H and FFA youth members as well as agricultural education coaches interested in learning or improving their horse judging skills. Participants of all judging experiences and levels are welcome.
UW-River Falls Career Fairs help students find their future February 10, 2022 - Dropping her books at the fall 2018 University of Wisconsin-River Falls Career Fair seemed like an embarrassing moment for Autumn Thorsen. Instead, it helped her find her future.
UW-River Falls competes in Campus Race to Zero Waste competition February 22, 2022 – With dedicated recycling and other campus-wide initiatives, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is focused on reducing its carbon footprint and educating students about sustainability.
Zimmer appointed new Foundation president February 23, 2022 – Amy Zimmer, an experienced non-profit finance leader with more than 20 years in management, is the new president of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Foundation. Zimmer succeeds Janet Burns, who retired in late December after more than three years as president and another nine years as accountant.
