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55th annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo is Sept. 6-7
August 22, 2019 – The public is invited to the 55th Annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 6 and 7, at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Rodeo Arena.

Six prominent women artists exhibit works
August 22, 2019 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Art Department will exhibit painting, printmaking and drawing by six prominent women visual artists Sept. 4-27 in Gallery 101 of the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. The exhibit is free and open to everyone.

Student named WiSys ambassador
August 20, 2019 – University of Wisconsin-River Falls junior Sophie Ackerman has been selected to serve as a WiSys ambassador for 2019-20. The WiSys Ambassador Program aims to enhance the connection between WiSys and the research community on UW System campuses.

Seeking 2019 fall Career Fair exhibitors
August 6, 2019 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls is seeking employer involvement for the Fall Career Fair to be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the University Center on campus.

Two new degree programs approved
July 23, 2019 – Responding to a positive job growth outlook in several high-demand fields, two new degree programs at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls were recently approved by the UW System Board of Regents.

UW-River Falls a model for small business development in Western Wisconsin
July 15, 2019 – Working above and beyond the boundaries of traditional business incubation, the University of Wisconsin-River Falls empowers entrepreneurs and business owners to launch successful companies with local, regional and global partnerships.

Chancellor's Blog: Leaders Thinking Globally
It’s energizing to discuss exciting and important ideas with people who really care. I was reminded of this just prior to spring commencement when I invited a group of eight highly successful UW-River Falls alumni from around the country back to campus for a two-day Thought Leaders Retreat.

Students assist with tropical restoration efforts in the Bahamas
July 12, 2019 - For the third year in a row, Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Science Kevyn Juneau has led a group of University of Wisconsin-River Falls students to the Bahamas for a two-week, two-credit course experience on tropical restoration. Eight students from a diverse set of majors including environmental science, conservation, and biology participated in the trip earlier this summer.