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Brooke Shepherd
Brooke Shepherd is assistant editor of the Student Voice.
December 3, 2020
In case of emergency, UWRF has a team ready to go
Amid a global pandemic, UW-River Falls has found a way to remain operational thanks to its Emergency Management Team (EMT).
December 3, 2020
UW-River Falls Stage and Screen Arts produces film instead of live show this semester
The Stage and Screen Arts department at UW-River Falls is putting together a film that is a feminist take on the story Frankenstein. The piece is titled “Mary Frankenstein,” and is an adaptation of the original novel by Mary Shelley.
September 28, 2020
UWRF cancels 56th annual rodeo
For the past 55 years, UW-River Falls has hosted a rodeo in September. This fall, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was canceled.
August 14, 2020
Reaction to Floyd’s death will shape class discussions, professors say
After nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25, UW-River Falls professors took notice, and some are looking for ways to incorporate the case into their fall semester.
June 4, 2020
UWRF chancellor named next president of Missouri Southern State
The chancellor of UW-River Falls accepted a position as the sixth president of Missouri Southern State University.
May 25, 2020
Respecting pronouns part of gender awareness
For students in college, the first day of class often comes with sharing their names, hometowns and fields of study. In recent years, personal pronouns have been added to those introductions.
March 12, 2020
Gay Straight Alliance hosts drag show
The UW-River Falls Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) hosted a drag show, a running tradition for almost two decades, in the University Center on March 7. A drag show is a form of art and entertainment where various performers dress up and sing, dance or lip sync to a song.
March 10, 2020
Spring break study abroad canceled due to growing health risks
Due to the growing risk of coronavirus both in-state and internationally, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs David Travis said in a campus-wide email sent on March 9, that Study Abroad trips scheduled for spring break will be canceled. Travis listed various factors relating to coronavirus.
January 21, 2020
Health Department recommends radon testing
January is radon awareness month. The Wisconsin department of health services said people should test their homes for the gas.
December 10, 2019
New book delivers expert teaching tips
After reading this book, you may find yourself wondering how you can fit Cyndi Kernahan’s class, Psychology of Racism, into your class-load next semester.