Sarah Packingham

08 Nov 2007

UWRF alumna killed in line of duty in Iraq

UW-River Falls lost an outgoing former member of the campus community this week. Tracy Alger, a 2001 UWRF graduate, was killed by an improvised explosive device Nov. 1 in Shubayshen, Iraq. Alger, 30, graduated from UWRF with a Bachelor’s Degree […]

08 Nov 2007

Etiquette dinner teaches students valuable lessons

Imagine having the opportunity to enjoy a five-course meal on the UW-River Falls campus. Students who attend the annual Etiquette Dinner have the opportunity to dine on a variety of delicious foods and learn good manners in the process. Career […]

01 Nov 2007

Study abroad trips give students opportunity to see the world

Imagine spending a semester traveling across Europe, two months student teaching in Australia or a J-Term trip to Ireland. For students on the UW-River Falls campus, these trips are not something students need to imagine, they are something that students […]

25 Oct 2007

Falcon hockey returns to the ice

A new chapter in the history of UW-River Falls men’s hockey will begin Saturday as the team takes on Northland College for the first time in school history. Senior captain TJ Dahl said the Falcons don’t know much about their […]

12 Oct 2007

Alumni named to athletic Hall of Fame

Anever say quit attitude, along with a strong will to win and determination are just some characteristics that current and former UW-River Falls athletes encompass. Every fall, the UWRF athletic department announces inductees into the hall of fame. On Saturday, […]

04 Oct 2007

Parking issues cause debate on campus

UW-River Falls has spent almost the last month or so adjusting to parking problems on campus. The increase in parking fees has bothered some students, and the reason the White House was still in Q Lot when school began made […]

04 Oct 2007

Wellness Wednesdays promote healthy alternatives

Student Health and Counseling Services has put together a new program for students to show the variety of health alternatives that are available to them. Personal Counselor Jennifer Elsesser came up with the idea for Wellness Wednesdays last spring, but […]

29 Sep 2007

Early to rise helps rugby players shine

It’s 6 a.m. and it’s barely light out. The cool morning is enough to take your breath away and the grass is still wet from the night before. While a majority of UW-River Falls students are still asleep, the women’s […]

21 Sep 2007

Hit cable show comes to River Falls

Over the summer half-a-dozen recent River Falls graduates and current students had the opportunity to work a job that some may consider the job of a lifetime.

20 Sep 2007

Women’s tennis stars from overseas help Falcons

For most students, UW-River Falls is located only a few hours away from their home. But for two members of the women’s tennis team, River Falls is practically across the globe from what they consider their hometown. Freshmen Kozue Matsumoto […]