Natalie Howell

12 Oct 2016

UWRF student and professor team up to conduct research on turtles

To do her part to save the endangered species she loves, one UW-River Falls student has teamed up with a professor to change the way that a fragile ecosystem is treated.

05 Oct 2016

Trash can squirrel is a sign of things to come

I remember walking back from the University Center my freshman year and seeing a squirrel eating a corn dog. Back then I thought it was adorable and immediately uploaded it to my snapchat story, but looking back on it I should have been disgusted.

05 Oct 2016

UW-River Falls takes steps to become an inclusive campus

UW-River Falls is putting its title as an “inclusive campus” into action by creating an office focused on students who are underrepresented at the university through programming and education.

28 Sep 2016

Students agree: Geology professor Ian Williams rocks

When one’s career involves the pursuit of knowledge and adventure, awards seem secondary. Recognition from students, however, would make any educator feel honored.

28 Sep 2016

New recycling effort sees removal of classroom garbage cans

Garbage cans are being taken out of classrooms at UW-River Falls in an effort to increase recycling on campus.

28 Sep 2016

UWRF Student Health and Counseling Services to host annual WellCheck event

Wellness is wellness, right? Wrong. Wellness is made up of many different facets. From financial and academic wellness to nutritional and physical wellness, all areas are important to consider as representative of UW-River Falls. Whether you are busy with coursework, attending endless extracurricular meetings or on the hunt for new experiences, wellness follows you all throughout your life and it is never too late to learn more about how to be well.

22 May 2016

Provost Fernando Delgado to 'move on' from UW-River Falls after seven years

UW-River Falls Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Fernando Delgado was named Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of Minnesota Duluth, according to an email sent by Chancellor Dean Van Galen.

04 May 2016

Student Reps takes on greater role as United Council’s power decreases

As the influence of the UW System Student Representatives continues to grow as a voice for university students, the presence of United Council continues to diminish.

29 Apr 2016

UW-River Falls names six students to 2016 Chancellor’s Award

The Chancellor’s Award for Students serves as recognition of UWRF students who have made significant non-academic contributions to the university. To be nominated, participants must be an upper-class or graduate student, must have good academic standing, and must have demonstrated service to the university and exceptional leadership skills, according to the university website.

14 Apr 2016

Rise of global terrorism not deterring study abroad at UW-River Falls

On Friday, Nov. 13, suicide bombers and gunmen attacked several locations in Paris, killing about 130 people. On Tuesday, March 22, two bombs were set off at an airport in Brussels and one bomb was set off at a train station. In this deadly attack, about 35 people were killed. Incidents like this underscore how important it is to look at how to stay safe while traveling abroad.