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March 12, 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.

February 14, 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.

February 12, 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.

December 10, 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. 

November 20, 2019

UW-River Falls hosts third annual Freeze Fest

Freeze Fest is coming to the UW-River Falls campus the evening of December 3. This is the third consecutive year Student Involvement, Residence Hall Association, and Campus Recreation has come together to put on a night of students getting together outside of the classroom.

October 16, 2019

Special Olympics hosts fourth annual Run with the Cops

A rainy Tuesday night didn’t stop the River Falls community from coming out to Raimer Field. This was the fourth year River Falls has held Run with the Cops, an event hosted by the Special Olympics, and it has only become more successful each year. 

October 16, 2019

Career Fair prepares students for internships and jobs

The 2019 Career Fair, hosted on Oct. 8 and 9, was held in the University Center’s River View Ballroom. Around 151 employers and about 1,242 students attending. The event allowed students and employers to connect, conduct interviews, and discuss future career opportunities. 

September 18, 2019

UWRF career fair turns into a two-day event

Previously a one-day event, this year’s Career Fair has expanded to two days in the University Center’s Riverview Ballroom. On Oct. 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., students will be exposed to over 130 organizations that are seeking to potentially employ them before they graduate.