Derrick Knutson

13 Dec 2007

UWRF alum recognized for outstanding service

For Mary Ella Jerome, UW-River Falls has been a place of relationships, connections, education and inspiration. Jerome was recently named the 2007-2008 recipient of the UWRF Outstanding Service Award.  This award “recognizes the accomplishments of individuals and organizations outside of […]

06 Dec 2007

Grant allows UWRF professor to study in China

Professor Marina Onken, of the College of Business and Economics (CBE), will be furthering her business knowledge by studying business practices in China over J-term. Professor Onken was selected to receive a Center for International Business Education and Research [CIBER] […]

29 Nov 2007

FalconFile to be unveiled to students, faculty, staff

Information Technology Services (ITS) will be introducing the new file archiving system, FalconFile, to UW-River Falls students and staff starting this J-term and continuing into spring semester. FalconFile is “an improved way for students, faculty, and staff to store, access, […]

15 Nov 2007

Pending plans for Rodli remain undecided

Rodli Commons sits vacant, its halls no longer filled with the hustle and bustle of students and staff shuffling through its corridors. “No final plans have been made for the next use of Rodli Hall,” Chancellor Don Betz said in […]

08 Nov 2007

Professors use alternative methods to motivate students

Imagine not having to raise your hand to answer a question or getting change tossed at you when you do. These are among the methods employed by UW-River Falls professors to get students to participate in class. Physics professor Hyun […]

02 Nov 2007

Nontraditional students pursue college education

Years may go by, but the drive for education still stays the same for nontraditional students at UW-River Falls. College may be seen as an environment solely for 18-22 year-olds, but nontraditional students are making their mark on the UWRF […]

04 Oct 2007

Creativity takes center stage at conference

On a blustery, rainy Saturday afternoon, students gathered in the confines of the University Center and shared creative works with peers, professors and parents at UW-River Falls’ first all-undergraduate academic conference. Presentations included works of poetry, prose and critical analysis. […]

27 Sep 2007

St. Croix River access furthered by grant

The resources of the St. Croix River are now at the fingertips of UW-River Falls students and staff as a result of a $50,000 grant by the McKnight Foundation. The product of this $50,000 grant is the inception of the […]

16 Feb 2007

Voice covers important issue

I would like to commend Josh Dahlke for the article he wrote last week, “Facebook group raises awareness, support for Darfur.” This issue has received little attention and any attention that can be brought to it helps.

15 Dec 2006

Holiday season lacks spirit, time

It’s nearing the middle of December, and there is still so much that needs to be done before Christmas. College has left little time for pre-holiday festivities.