Samantha Harkness

02 May 2013

New organization bridges cultures between UWRF, community

The Spanish Professions Association (SPA) is a new organization that has just completed its first year of existence at UW-River Falls.

25 Apr 2013

Delta Theta Sigma reinstated on campus after two-year ban

The Delta Theta Sigma fraternity (DTS) was reinstated by UW-River Falls Director of Student Life Paul Shepherd on April 12. DTS lost recognition with the University two years ago.

11 Apr 2013

Event prepares seniors for graduation in May

Countdown to Commencement, an event held for graduating seniors, provided students the opportunity to prepare for graduation day and beyond.

04 Apr 2013

Bluegrass festival brings local, national talent to River Falls

The Third Annual Roots and Bluegrass Music Festival will be held in various venues around the community and will take place April 5-7. Some of the venues include Bo’s N Mine, Coach’s Bar & Grill, Mainstreeter Bar & Grill and Johnnie’s Bar.

21 Mar 2013

Sequester affects UWRF ROTC program

Due to the sequester, the Army has recently cut funds in terms of tuition assistance for students.

07 Mar 2013

Career Services offers events to help prepare graduating seniors

Career Services is planning events to better prepare seniors for graduation this upcoming spring.

28 Feb 2013

Student Life offers variety of programs for UWRF students, hoping to keep them on campus

UW-River Falls is known as a “suitcase campus,” although Student Life is planning events throughout the year to encourage students to stay here over the weekends.

21 Feb 2013

Students to lend helping hand over spring break

The Destination program at UW-River Falls is planning its annual spring break service trips for the year.

14 Feb 2013

Faculty Senate chair has long-time relationship with UWRF

Not only is Wes Chapin the department chair for the international studies and political science programs, he is the chair of the Faculty Senate. Chapin also graduated from the University in the 1980s.

07 Feb 2013

Education reform part of new budget

Governor Scott Walker proposed a new performance-based funding system for public schools. This proposal was highlighted at an education convention that Walker attended.