Anna Gunderson

22 Apr 2022

Local organizations host River Falls first Earth Fest

Sunday, April 24, from 2 - 5 p.m. is scheduled to be the first annual Earth Fest held at Glen Park, where over 45 local organizations will gather to promote sustainability with live music, free food, activities, free well-water testing, and a clothing swap.

25 Mar 2022

UW System names new president

Jay O. Rothman, a Milwaukee lawyer, will become the eighth president of the UW System. His term is set to begin June 1, and he will earn $550,000 annually. 

25 Mar 2022

Dean of students position to be filled by July

A position left vacant for about 17 years is being filled once again thanks to the actions of Jamie Zamjahn, the assistant chancellor for Student Success, and Chancellor Maria Gallo. The chancellor of student position will serve as a liaison between students, their families, and supporters, and will help students make connections on campus. This position will also voice student concerns to higher authorities, including Chancellor Gallo, and will evaluate campus policies to ensure they are student-friendly. 

10 Feb 2022

New pantry tackles food insecurity on campus

Freddy’s Food Pantry has officially joined Rodli Hall in room 268 to help supply food and other necessities to faculty, staff and students of UWRF. It will operate Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 9:00 pm, and Friday from 7:30 to 5:00pm. 

14 Oct 2021

Career fair returns to in-person setting

Career Services hosted their Career Fair in person this year. The Career Fair was a two-day event held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13, and Thursday, Oct. 14. 

14 Oct 2021

Historical homecoming tradition brings UWRF community together

This year’s homecoming week kicked off on Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. with Professor Jake’s famous bean soup, which was served in the campus mall to faculty, staff, students, and community members. 

12 Mar 2020

KARE 11 reporter visits campus for seminar and brunch

On March 17, Jana Shortal, a reporter and co-anchor of “Breaking the News” on KARE 11, will be visiting the Falcon's Nest for “Coffee and Conversation with Jana Shortal” from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

14 Feb 2020

Single on Valentine’s day? No problem!

February 14 has fatally approached, and whether you’ll be spending it alone or with your dog in bed eating chips, it’s important to remember your worth and that Valentine's Day doesn’t have to be about romantic love.

12 Feb 2020

David Rodli Hall open house invites public

On Feb. 3, UW-River Falls celebrated the opening of David Rodli Hall. The university recently finished its $15.9 million renovations, turning the former campus dining hall into the campus’ Student Success Center. Since 2007 the building had been used for both storage and classes, but is now home to 14 departments.

10 Dec 2019

Gov. Evers signs assembly bill

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the UW-River Falls campus in the University Center the morning of Nov. 22. There was a Press Conference for the official signing of Assembly Bill 168 alongside members of the Legislature and disability rights advocates.