Melinda Mendez
16 Dec 2011
New technology introduces potential students to campus
The Admissions Office at UW-River Falls is planning to launch a new program which will allow prospective students to be able to tour the campus virtually.
09 Dec 2011
Library showcases Chinese, Japanese clothing
The modern language department at UWRiver Falls is bringing a little of bit of Chinese and Japanese culture to the University, with their exhibit of Chinese minority costumes and traditional Japanese costumes.
09 Dec 2011
UWRF residence halls honored at annual Great Lakes regional conference
UW-River Falls has won mid-size school of the year for 2011 at the Great Lakes Association of College and Residence Halls (GLACURH).
09 Dec 2011
Women surpassing men educationally
Women are putting more weight into a college education and are surpassing men, according to a study done by the Pew Research Center.
02 Dec 2011
Pay system causes confusion
Students who are employed at UW-River Falls may be experiencing some headaches when it comes to their paycheck.
18 Nov 2011
Orientation event teaches alcohol safety, responsibility
Starting this year, UW- River Falls had a new event during the Week Of Welcome (WOW), called “Choose Your Adventure.” This event was designed to help new students learn about alcohol use and abuse and learn about personal responsibility.
11 Nov 2011
International Education Week helps students expand connections globally
If you’re looking to broaden your horizons about international affairs or need more information about the study abroad programs, look no further than the International Education Week at UW-River Falls.
04 Nov 2011
UWRF professor, family climb Grand Tetons together
This past summer Faye Perkins, 50, a health and human performance professor at the University went on a much awaited trip up the Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming with her two sons Nick and Bobby Perkins-Mcintosh, nephew Nick Perkins, and a friend’s 16-year-old son, John Casady.
28 Oct 2011
Texting: The preferred mode
Kelsey Greening, a student at the University, admits that she can easily send about 200 texts a day. According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, one-third of Americans prefer texting to having an actual conversation.
21 Oct 2011
Conceal and carry law active Nov. 1
Starting Nov. 1, Wisconsin will join 48 other states that have enacted the conceal/carry law. The law that was signed by Governor Scott Walker on July 8, under Act 35, says that it will be legal for licensed individuals to bear a concealed weapon in the state of Wisconsin.
