Department Banquet

Dear Alumni, Students, Family, Friends of Political Science, Geography, and International Studies!

You're invited to the PGIS Spring Banquet!

Join us as we celebrate the end of the semester with a night of good food, great company, and recognition of student achievements. The banquet is free for PGIS students, and you're welcome to invite parents, family members, or friends

 

Friday, May 9th, 2025
5 - 8 p.m.
Junior's Restaurant and Tap House
414 S. Main Street
River Falls, WI 54022

Social Hour: 5:00 to 6:00 pm

Dinner: 6:00pm with Program to follow
Meal: Buffet-style dinner featuring:

• Lasagna with Beef – Traditional red sauce and a three-cheese blend
• Stuffed Poblano Peppers (vegetarian) – Filled with rice, avocado, and pico de gallo, topped with chimichurri crema
• Caesar Salad
• Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks
• Dessert

We’ll also have student awards and recognitions—don’t miss it!

Reservations are required, even though the cost is covered for PGIS students.
 

Student Reservation Form. Free for Students!

Reservations for Family and Friends $30.39 each!

 

RSVP by April 29, 2025

 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

We look forward to seeing you there!

John Heppen, department chair PGIS

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Donations

Contributions of any size to department Foundation funds are greatly appreciated and will be used, in part, to defray the cost for UWRF students to attend the banquet. These funds support student activities, future events and department resources.

A list of funds may be found below. To make a donation, please visit the University Advancement page

Please include the designation of your gift.

Department Foundation Funds

Geography Department Fund supports department events and associated expenses, guest speakers, resources, supplies, equipment, student awards and other department expenses.

International Studies Fund supports international programs on campus, study abroad opportunities and internationalization of the university

Political Science Department Fund provides supplemental assistance to the students and faculty of Political Science

Political Science and International Studies Internship Fund supports students pursuing a political science or international studies internship

Scott Nelson Memorial Fund supports the funding of department resources, equipment, student awards, guest speakers, events and activities, benefitting students and alumni.

Tracey Gladstone-Sovell Memorial Fund supports the Political Science program

Thank you for supporting Geography, International Studies and Political Science programs at UWRF!