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Chancellor's Blog: More than research
What could an accounting major from Rochester, Minn. gain from studying the health care system of Slovenia? Just ask University of Wisconsin-River Falls student Kristy Strain, who spent the fall interviewing individuals and organizations in Slovenia on the Semester Abroad: Europe program. Not only did the research experience help Kristy become more knowledgeable about one of her passions – international health care – it also gave her the opportunity to gain critical professional skills and intercultural competencies that will serve her well in the future.

University of Wisconsin-River Falls earns NCAA/MOAA Diversity Award
December 11, 2018 – The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Athletics Department has earned the NCAA and Minority Opportunities Athletic Association's 2019 Award for Diversity and Inclusion.

Commencement ceremonies are Dec. 15
Dec. 10, 2018-- Approximately 412 bachelor's and master's degree students will receive degrees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls following commencement ceremonies Saturday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m. in the Knowles Field House at the Falcon Center.

Student, faculty member honored by UW System
December 5, 2018 – The University of Wisconsin System recently announced the recipients of awards promoting diversity, equity and inclusion on its campuses, including two honorees from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.

Undergraduate research showcased Dec. 11
December 4, 2018 – The public is invited to the 2018 Undergraduate Research, Scholarly and Creative Activity (URSCA) Gala at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 4:30-7 p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom of the University Center. The family and community-friendly event is free to attend.

Celebrate music of the season
November 29, 2018 - Holiday sounds will be presented at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dec. 6 and 7 in two separate concerts that are open to the public.

Masquers to present ‘Play Nice!’ Dec. 4-8
November 20, 2018 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls Masquers will present “Play Nice!” by Robin Rice Dec. 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Syse Black Box Theatre in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building.

Equine judging students among top ten in the nation
November 20, 2018 - Six students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls competed in the AQHA World Championship Collegiate Horse Judging Competition in Oklahoma City Nov. 10. Two team members finished in the top ten, out of 42 individual competitors.

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Stories and More by Our Students

UWRF working to contain dormitory overflows and grow more orderly
Just adjacent to the northwest corner of campus is the Best Western Plus Campus Inn, a hotel that once served as the university’s overflow for extended on-campus housing prior to the completion of Ames Suites in 2012.

Talking about politics tougher than ever for professors and students alike
For Neil Kraus, starting discussions about politics with students and talking about politics in general is one of the reasons he became a political science professor. Recently however, engaging in controversial classroom discussions with students is now not always an enjoyable aspect of teaching.

‘Silent Sky’ shows how female astronomers found their voice
During the first two decades of the 20th century, when American women were making their voices heard, Henrietta Leavitt was going deaf and becoming an unlikely trailblazer in discovering how expansive the universe truly is.