UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
UWRF Sustainability
News and Events
2023
February 15,2023 Social Work and Climate Change Resource
2022
November 11, 2022: " UWRF one of fourteen colleges to offer sustainable justice minor"
November 10,2022: " River Falls ranks high for green power participation"
May 31, 2022: "Moving out sustainably at UW-River Falls: Students donate items to help others"
May 6, 2022: "UWRF’s first environmental engineering degree student to graduate Saturday"
May 6, 2022: "Letter: Earth Fest was a success"
April 22, 2022: "Local organizations host River Falls first Earth Fest" By Anna Gunderson
March 25, 2022: "Lt. Gov. visits campus to discuss climate change effort" By Charlie Swanson
March 23, 2022: "Growing with the UWRF Green Team" By Jack Van Hoof
February 22, 2022: UW-River Falls competes in Campus Race to Zero Waste competition
February 8, 2022: "UWRF collects student input to reach sustainability goals" By Jack Van Hoof
2019
December 12, 2019: Faith communities in River Falls join sustainability efforts
November 21, 2019: Chancellor's office hosts 10th annual International Thanksgiving
October 17, 2019: Despite higher college attendance, women still struggle with workplace challenges
October 17, 2019: UWRF plans summit on international education
October 17, 2019: Emerald ash borer confirmed in River Falls
October 17, 2019: UWRF works to become Tree Campus
September 29, 2019 Support for Climate strike
May 9, 2019: New media lab planned for Kleinpell Fine Arts building
UWRF Sustainability Newsletter
May 9, 2019: Experts at River Falls workshop to examine issues faced by transgender community
April 18, 2019: Chronic wasting disease spreads in Wisconsin
April 18, 2019: Vegetarian diet shows health benefits
March 14, 2019: Recycling rates showing mixed results
March 14, 2019: Construction plans revamp campus
March 14, 2019: Campus community should combat gender stereotyping
February 14, 2019: UWRF receives reaffirmed accreditation
February 14, 2019: Solar studies at home and abroad
February 14, 2019: Western Wisconsin sees growth in organic farming
2018
December 14, 2018: Plastic straws, bags seeing less use on UWRF campus
December 14, 2018: Gender and Sexuality Alliance welcomes students
December 14, 2018: International Friendship Program strives for multicultural experiences
November 16, 2018: UW-River Falls raises awareness for mental health
November 16, 2018: Higher Learning Commission assesses UW-River Falls
October 12, 2018: Grad school week encourages students to continue their education
October 12, 2018: SALSA hosts local hemp farmers for presentation
October 12, 2018: Green space, street extension, science building among changes coming to UWRF
April 27, 2018: UWRF students honored by Wisconsin ASABE
April 20, 2018: UWRF professor discovers key findings in new gender study
April 13, 2018: UWRF receives gold STARS rating in sustainability evaluation
April 13, 2018: Relay for Life aids in funding cancer research at River Falls High School
April 6, 2018: Clubs and initiatives have stumbled, but sustainability still lives at UW-River Falls
April 6, 2018: UW-River Falls receives STARS gold rating for sustainability
March 30, 2018: Head of EPA's conflict of interest leads to potential environmental disaster
March 23, 2018: Bee Club aiming to revive interest, bringing bees to campus
March 23, 2018: Mental health is something that society needs to take seriously
March 23, 2018: Women in Hollywood are beginning to show off what they are capable of
March 9, 2018: Small changes can have a big effect on campus life
March 2, 2018: River Falls city council votes to remove Kinni River dams
March 2, 2018: Bowls for Hope event to benefit Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley is March 6
March 2, 2018: RiseUp, Western Wisconsin! motivates people to take action against injustice
March 2, 2018: Environmental protection should be considered a priority for our country
February 16, 2018: Advice from program alumni on studying abroad: just do it
February 9, 2018: Abundant options at UW-River Falls make college life easier for vegans
2017
December 15, 2017: In terms of diversity, CAFES needs improvement
December 8, 2017: Honors Program fights against hunger with pennies
December 8, 2017: Scaling back national parks disrupts future preservation
December 1, 2017: Future STEM teachers receive tuition stipends for graduate program
December 1, 2017: Revised air quality regulations are for profit, not the health of the public
November 17, 2017: On Climate Change and Free Speech
November 17, 2017: Providing scientific context for the idea of human-caused climate change
November 10, 2017: Ask before you assume: creating campus inclusivity
November 3, 2017: Student Senate Update: Oct. 24
October 20, 2017: 'Green Fund' advocates planning new campaign to raise awareness and fees
October 20, 2017: Shuttles, new lot spaces could alleviate campus parking problems
October 20, 2017: New social media campaign brings awareness to issues of sexual assault
October 13, 2017: Working journalist Farrah Fazal exposes social injustice
October 13, 2017: Water Bar art installation features the value of clean drinking water
October 13, 2017: OCTOBER IS NATIONAL CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY MONTH
October 6, 2017: Sustainability Ugly: Ugly food might solve the under-balanced college diet
September 29, 2017: Kinni Corridor Project seeking public input on changes
September 29, 2017: UWRF makes Sierra Club's 'Cool Schools' list
September 29, 2017: McNair Scholars Program grant renewed at UWRF
September 29, 2017: Hurricane impact causes deeper look at climate change
September 22, 2017: UWRF named 2018 U.S. News & World Report Best Regional University
May 5, 2017: Proposal to remove dams sparks concerns about ecology
May 5, 2017: It's On Us returns to UW-River Falls campus
May 5, 2017: Publishing climate change denial pieces is damaging
April 28, 2017: Issues over student government election lead to disciplinary action
April 28, 2017: Demonizing climate change skeptics hinders progress
April 28, 2017: UW-River Falls Ag Day promotes awareness of agriculture
April 21, 2017: Interactive Ag Day to be held at UWRF April 25
April 21, 2017: It's important to show politicians we care about the planet this Earth Day
April 21, 2017: Community supported agriculture, food awareness gains popularity in River Falls area
April 14, 2017: Anxiety rates climb among students at UWRF, nationally
April 14, 2017: University Theatre presents 'STUFF II: Consumption Dysfunction'
April 14, 2017: UWRF receives Silver Rating for sustainability achievements
April 7, 2017: Study abroad trip explores sustainability of Irish farming
March 31, 2017: 'Greenovation' student fee moves forward
March 31, 2017: UWRF farm repopulates after outbreak of swine disease
March 31, 2017: Proposed budget plan could reduce work-study program
March 24, 2017: Emergency services among those covered by student fees
March 24, 2017: Advertising that degrades women no longer works, needs to stop
March 24, 2017: Annual Nilsestuen Legacy Event to be held March 27
March 10, 2017: Food pantry may be coming to UW-River Falls
March 10, 2017: Despite federal reversal on transgender bathrooms, local officials don't plan change
March 10, 2017: UWRF biologists aim to help with solving winter bee loss
March 10, 2017: A Day Without a Woman serves important purpose in society
March 3, 2017: Reducing food waste at UW-River Falls is mission for Chartwells, campus officials
March 3, 2017: Wisconsin Natural Resources is magazine that needs to be saved
March 3, 2017: Inclusivity means standing up for what's right even when it's hard
March 3, 2017: Warmer weather results in wildlife getting active sooner
February 24, 2017: UWRF receives 70 recycling bins through grant program
February 17, 2017: Celebrating 10-year anniversary: Little-known facts about the University Center
February 17, 2017: The long history of immigration has shaped America
February 10, 2017: Student researchers find littering a problem on campus
February 3, 2017: UWRF Check Yourself campaign receives criticism
February 3, 2017: In this political turmoil, the time to stand up for the environment is now
2016
December 16, 2016: CAS looks to the future with recovery from budget cut
December 16, 2016: Alumni Spotlight: Cara Rubis, University Center director
December 9, 2016: Food pantry numbers only tell part of the story
December 9, 2016: Options for Women presents some, but not all, options
December 9, 2016: Safety pin movement comes to UWRF to show support for equality
December 2, 2016: UWRF pledges to increase diversity in athletics department
November 18, 2016: Diversity Dialogues series prompts meaningful discussions
November 18, 2016: UW-River Falls recognized as top performer in 2016 Sustainable Campus Index
November 18, 2016: River Falls becomes magnet for thrift shops as consumers hunt for bargains
November 18, 2016: Active Minds seeks to remove stigma surrounding student mental health
November 18, 2016: County rankings show Pierce, St. Croix among state's healthiest counties
November 11, 2016: Students have many options for reporting sexual assault
November 11, 2016: Alumni Spotlight: Mark Klapatch
November 11, 2016: Land trust works to preserve Kinni as natural source
November 4, 2016: Falcon Outdoor Adventures makes move to Falcon Center
November 4, 2016: Offensive costumes are going too far
October 28, 2016: Kinnickinnic dam issue affects more than just river, city
October 21, 2016: UW-River Falls named a Top 100 Best Value College by Educate to Career
October 14, 2016: Student's innovation helps paraplegic horseback riders
October 14, 2016: UW-River Falls student and professor team up to conduct research on turtles
October 14, 2016: River Falls Public Library offers variety of free resources
October 7, 2016: UW-River Falls takes steps to become an inclusive campus
October 7, 2016: City, grassroots group study impact of removing Kinnickinnic River dams
October 7, 2016: Exploring in River Falls may take going beyond the trail
September 30, 2016: At UWRF, scholarships make the difference in recruiting strong students
September 30, 2016: New recycling effort sees removal of classroom garbage cans
September 23, 2016: UWRF surplus sale draws hundreds looking for bargains
September 23, 2016: Healthier food options on campus are a must
May 6, 2016: Sustainability official suggests UWRF could do better with trash, recycling
April 22, 2016: UW-River Falls Ag Day promotes awareness of agriculture
April 22, 2016: Earth Day gives universities chance to look at options for sustainability
April 15, 2016: UWRF to host Ag Day to raise agriculture awareness
April 15, 2016: UWRF once again earns STARS Silver Rating for sustainability
April 15, 2016: Climate Summit gets UWRF talking about sustainability
April 15, 2016: Following regional trend, Whole Earth food co-op rebrands
April 8, 2016: Global honeybee population continues to decline, cause worry
April 1, 2016: City of River Falls to debut bikeshare program
March 25, 2016: UWRF to host annual International Bazaar
March 25, 2016: Women's History Month gives time for reflection
March 25, 2016: UWRF program turns rescued dogs into service animals
March 11, 2016: UWRF Student Senate, SART plan events for sexual assault awareness
March 4, 2016: Local services help to protect sexual, reproductive health
March 4, 2016: UWRF program helps give non-native English speaking students opportunities
March 4, 2016: Students to go through required sexual assault awareness class
February 26, 2016: Swine disease strikes Mann Valley Farm
February 19, 2016: UW-River Falls students join Milwaukee protest against Alberta Clipper Pipeline
February 19, 2016: UW-River Falls to host Girls in SCIENCE event
February 19, 2016: Journey House Campus Ministry hosts free weekly lunch and talk
February 12, 2016: Black History Month Celebrated at UW-River Falls
February 5, 2016: CAFES research projects earn grants
February 5, 2016: University plays host to science Olympiad
February 5, 2016: Response: Inclusivity positions could be utilized by everyone
2015
December 11, 2015: 'The Dam Decision' garners much community interest
December 11, 2015: Should we fight against offensive speech?
December 11, 2015: Understanding of diversity important for a healthy campus
December 4, 2015: SES promotes student involvement in economics
November 20, 2015: River Falls lab researches skin cancer using artificially grown tissue samples
November 20, 2015: Educating young people about agriculture is goal of UWRF student
November 20, 2015: Ending sexual assault is in everyone's power, speaker tells UWRF audience
November 13, 2015: UW-River Falls named a top performer in 2015 Sustainable Campus Index
November 13, 2015: Community solar program to provide clean energy
November 13, 2015: Student protest validated as Keystone XL Pipeline rejected by Obama
November 6, 2015: Day of Dead celebrated on campus
November 6, 2015: Student Senate Update: CASE Allocation
October 30, 2015: Campus to introduce new Safe Ride Home Program
October 30, 2015: Biology professor's research examines Great Lakes' wetland areas in Canada
October 30, 2015: University works to reduce racial bias
October 23, 2015: ECOS aims to make campus more sustainable
October 16, 2015: UWRF initiates new scholarship program
October 16, 2015: UWRF Student Senate forms new sustainability committee
October 16, 2015: Indigenous People's Day recognizes history of oppression
October 9, 2015: Community garden serves variety of River Falls needs
October 9, 2015: New Scholarship Guarantee program in 2016
October 9, 2015: Student senate proves its new staff's conviction early
October 2, 2015: 'It's on Us' campaign raises awareness
October 2, 2015: UWRF SALSA members raise sustainability awareness
September 25, 2015: River Falls earns recognition for safety
September 25, 2015: Skills Department and ESL Center open to students
September 25, 2015: UWRF again one of the "Best in the Midwest" colleges
September 18, 2015: Student Senate has great plans for the new year
May 1, 2015: 'It's On Us' works to stop campus sexual assault
May 1, 2015: Saving varsity sports with student fees may open a can of worms
May 1, 2015: Students support environment but avoid 'environmentalist' label
April 24, 2015: Campus response to Earth Day feels highly lackluster
April 17, 2015: Race into wellness at 2015 UW-River Falls Health Fair
April 17, 2015: LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Students, faculty, staff seek sustainability
April 17, 2015: University, city have options for students without licenses
April 10, 2015: Multicultural groups struggle to fit in on River Falls campus
April 3, 2015: Interstate Park hosts live raptors on April 28
April 3, 2015: Conservation Congress bolsters youth program
April 3, 2015: Research program supports UWRF students
April 3, 2015: Feminist movement goes beyond battle of sexes
March 27, 2015: 'Equal Pay Day' to inform students about pay equality
March 27, 2015: Campus Residence Life begins pop-tab collection competition
March 27, 2015: Students struggle with commuting costs
March 27, 2015: USA Today pitches mobile app for campus student media
March 13, 2015: UWRF biology department tests new beekeeping model
March 13, 2015: Wisconsin secures land for public recreation
March 13, 2015: Student organizations face large funding gap
March 13, 2015: UW-Madison professor speaks to students about race and media
March 6, 2015: Biology department tests beekeeping model
March 6, 2015: Better UW Initiative: 26 campuses for one cause
February 27, 2015: UWRF anticipated to protest proposed UW System cuts
February 27, 2015: Local organizations offer students a chance to give back
February 27, 2015: Students give thanks to UWRF financial donors
February 27, 2015: 'Day on the Hill' garners much needed attention on politics
February 20, 2015: Global Divestment Day draws attention to fossil fuels
February 20, 2015: UWRF Wellness Challenge promotes physical fitness
February 13, 2015: Gov. Walker's budget proposal causes concern on campus
February 13, 2015: DNR receives $33,000 donation for riverway
February 13, 2015: Busy physics professor impacts UW-River Falls students
February 13, 2015: Proposed regional oil pipeline will have significant negative effects
February 13, 2015: New Financial Trading Room features extensive Bloomberg software
February 13, 2015: Lake Superior trout fishing rule takes effect
February 6, 2015: New Briefs: Sustainability efforts recognized at UWRF
February 6, 2015: UWRF hosts annual Science Olympiad
February 6, 2015: Faculty awarded grant for Kinni research
February 6, 2015: Eating disorders receive much-needed attention
Other Sustainability Articles:
May 23, 2015: Kinnickinnic Workshop Advances Sustainability at UW-River Falls
February 21, 2015: UWRF Education Faculty Speaks on Curriculum and Sustainable Art
2014
December 9, 2014: UW-River Falls Faculty Receive Undergraduate Research and Discovery Grant to Create Kinni Watershed Consortium
2013
April 12, 2013: UW-River Falls Theatre Presents 'Ancient Wings: A Crane's Story'
2011
October 26, 2011: Campus Sustainability Day Webcast
July 21, 2011: UWRF has Become an Educational Partner of the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
June 16, 2011: Voices of NWF's Young Leaders Assembly by Ian Johnson, Obama Research Fellow
April 1, 2011: UWRF Hosts Faculty Leadership and Sustainability Workshop
2010
October 20, 2010: Campus Sustainability Day UWRF Slide Presentation
September 21, 2010: Sustainability: NSU to set goals for campus and community alike
April 9-10, 2010: Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability 2010 Conference held at UWRF April 9–10
April 9-10, 2010: Conference summary
April 9-10, 2010: Complete conference program
2009
April 2, 2009: UWRF graduate receives national fellowship
January 20, 2009: Major energy grant awarded to Osceola community
2008
July 1, 2008: ‘Natural Step’ groups plan next steps
UWRF Passes Sustainability Proclamation with City and School District of River Falls
