Proposed budget forces tough decisions on classes
Cutting courses, increasing class sizes and letting some instructional academics staff go are just some of the ways the College of Arts and Sciences is trying to cope with a…
Fate of UWRF power plant left to repair bill
If Gov. Walker’s budget repair bill passes, the UW-River Falls central heating plant may be sold to a private company creating additional costs for the university and state, said Heating…
Consulting firm reveals preliminary master plan
A new science building and a parking garage are among the projects in the preliminary master plan for UW-River Falls, unveiled to the campus community by the consulting firm JJR…
UWRF student injured in car crash
UW-River Falls student Allison Murray, 19, was taken to Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minn., by a Lifelink helicopter Wednesday after her car rolled over on County Road E south…
Repair bill triggers concern regarding retirement
Since Gov. Scott Walker’s budget repair bill was announced Feb. 11, several UW-River Falls classified staff are questioning whether they should retire this year, said Director of Human Resources Donna…
UWRF faculty visit Sen. Harsdorf’s house
A group of around 15 UW-River Falls faculty and students went to State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf’s (R-River Falls) house Friday afternoon to deliver a resolution passed by Faculty Senate that…
UWRF faculty looks at salary adjustment plan
Faculty at UW-River Falls earn much less than faculty throughout the state and country but a plan that passed through the faculty senate Feb. 4 aims to even out the…
Repair bill spurs Madison protests
MADISON—State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) wasn’t able to show up at 3 p.m. Tuesday for an appointment that UW-River Falls faculty, staff and students claim was scheduled at her…
13,000 strong bombard the Capitol
MADISON—An estimated 10,000 protesters converged outside the State Capitol yesterday while 3,000 more were inside, said Jodi Jenson, Department of Administration.
UWRF faculty, staff speak out at State Capitol
MADISON—Wisconsin State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf (R-River Falls) did not show up Tuesday for a scheduled appointment with UW-River Falls faculty, staff and students and others within the UW-System.