Adrianne Patterson
30 Apr 2009
Residence Hall Association to unite present organizations, committees
Students who live in UW-River Falls residence halls gave their approval by voting for the formation of the Residence Hall Association for next fall semester. According to the Residence Hall Association information guide, “The UW-River Falls Residence Hall Association will […]
23 Apr 2009
Alternative auxiliary fund distribution not supported
An alternative method for the cut in auxiliary funds, the account that funds housing, meals and parking at UW-River Falls, for the UW System has been proposed by Lisa Wheeler, vice chancellor for administration and finance, and supported by the […]
16 Apr 2009
Enrollment up at University despite tuition increases
The number of applications the UW-River Falls admissions office has received is above average, despite the fact that tuition is increasing next year. According to Alan Tuchtenhagen, associate vice chancellor for enrollment services, applications are presently at a 1 to […]
09 Apr 2009
State budget delays renovations to three UW-River Falls buildings
On March 16, Gov. Jim Doyle released the recommended 2009-11 Capital Budget that will involve the appraised renovation of 31 projects within the UW System over the next two years, except UW-River Falls. According to Doyle’s budget, UW-River Falls received […]
02 Apr 2009
UW budget cut to affect students, UWRF classrooms
“Reality is, we are getting hit hard,” UW-River Falls Interim Chancellor Connie Foster said. Foster’s choice of a few strong words describes how she feels the recently announced UW budget cuts will affect UWRF students and their future educational experience […]
12 Mar 2009
Ride-share program now available for UWRF students
Students may walk to class, to the University Center for a bite to eat and possibly to the Karges Center for an evening basketball game. Monday through Friday, students spend their hours slipping and sliding from point A to point […]
05 Mar 2009
University to continue scholarships, financial aid for students despite economic troubles
As the spring semester flies by, students will soon begin to plan for next fall by meeting with their advisor, sign up for classes and ultimately determine how to afford another year of education during this tough economic state. Students […]
26 Feb 2009
UW-River Falls to increase tuition next semester
Next fall, students at UW-River Falls will experience a guaranteed increase in tuition. The specific increase each student will face is still unknown and will not be released until the school year is complete. “The Board of Regents will set […]
12 Feb 2009
UWRF professor dies after battle with cancer
UW-River Falls political science professor Tracey Gladstone-Sovell, 54, died Feb. 4 after a 20-month battle with brain cancer. She spent her final time with her family and friends in the home of her father-in-law’s in Minneapolis. Gladstone-Sovell was first diagnosed […]
05 Feb 2009
Student Senate begins new semester, new decisions
The UW-River Falls Student Senate is facing challenges and changes to the campus this semester that will affect students through this poor economic time. The Senate is working on maintaining the quality of this campus by improving much needed renovations, […]
