UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls
Gravel Tree Bed
A collaboration between UW- River Falls and the City of River Falls
In 2017, 50 trees were planted in the gravel bed
UW- River Falls planted 12 of these trees along campus boulevards and outside of buildings
The City of River Falls used these trees along boulevards and in city parks
The additional trees were sold to River Falls residents through a tree power incentive program
Companion Animal Collaboration
Issues addressed:
Abundance of shelter dogs passed over for adoption
Challenges a person with disabilities faces when getting assistance
Social Inequalities experienced by people with disabilities
Majors involved:
Psychology
Education
Social Work
Pre-Professional Disciplines
The program provides:
Increased assistance dog availability
Increased awareness and public education about what service dogs do
ADEPT interns learn:
Responsibility
Empathy
Teamwork
Support for CAHCC Happyland in Cambodia
UWRF donated surplus technology
5 laptops
3 tablets
Charging cords
Allowed volunteers to teach Cambodian children computer skillls
Happyland reported that the donations allowed them to teach over 45 more children per day
The children practiced their computer and English skills by writing UW- River Falls thank you letters