Jack Van Hoof

19 Nov 2024

In River Falls, Addiction Recovery Resources Remain Out of Reach

Many small American towns lack the resources to tackle addiction in their communities, and River Falls, WI, is no exception. Its 16,165 residents have few resources to turn to. Kinnic Falls Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services is one of these […]

19 Nov 2024

Milwaukee filmmaker documents UW campus closures

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls held a screening of the documentary “Closure: The Dismantling of Wisconsin’s Colleges” at the University Center on Nov. 1. The 90-minute film, created by author and Associate Professor Ken Brosky, documents the closure of several […]

19 Nov 2024

Masquers Kills Monsters: Theatre club performs D&D adventure

Masquers, the student theatre club of the University of Wisconsin–River Falls, performed its 2024 production, She Kills Monsters, at the Blanche Davis Theatre from Nov. 6 to 9. She Kills Monsters, written by Qui Nguyen, tells the tale of a […]

27 Oct 2024

UW-River Falls celebrates Halloween

  As October 31 approaches, the Halloween spirit has swept over UW-River Falls, and spooky decorations and events have appeared from the shadows across campus. Many departments, such as DoTS and the Disability Resource Center, to name two, have decorated […]

01 Oct 2024

Freddy's Dairy Bar sees "a lot of excitement"

UW-River Falls students in search of a sweet treat can now visit Freddy’s Dairy Bar to satisfy their cravings. Located on the second floor of the Agricultural Sciences building, the Dairy Bar serves a variety of dairy products, such as […]

01 Oct 2024

Former Chancellor talks the future of UWRF

  Maria Gallo, the 20th Chancellor of UW-River Falls, retired on Sept. 6, 2024, after more than three years in office. Gallo announced her retirement in August, calling it a “difficult decision.” During her tenure, which began in July 2021 […]

22 Apr 2024

Poverty Simulation prepares community for financial difficulty

“The Poverty Simulation is not a game,” the University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ website states. “It's based on real people and their lives.” UWRF staff and students, and members of the River Falls community, assembled in the University Center on March […]

13 Mar 2024

Moz Rude: one artist versus the world in the Twin Cities

Enthusiasm shimmers in Moz Rude’s eyes as they talk with visitors of Northern Clay Center, a studio in Minneapolis that holds classes and exhibitions, all of which focus on the ceramic arts. One of these classes is Northern Clay Center’s ART@Hand Winter Open House Workshop, where visitors of all skill levels can sculpt small, holiday-themed decorations from clay and have them fired. Two stencils are available: a polar bear and a Christmas tree, but Moz Rude is quick to remind the amateur ceramists that these are far from the only possibilities. “Anything can happen in a studio,” Moz says. “Reality doesn’t exist here.”

20 Feb 2024

UWRF Dance Theatre showcases talent at spring concert

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls’ Dance Theatre showcased 13 dance routines at their 2024 spring concert, which was held from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3 in the Blanche David Theatre. The event featured various dance forms, including modern, ballroom, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and other forms, and represented the efforts of 24 dancers, 12 choreographers, and ten supporting crew members.

20 Feb 2024

Deb Toftness: the woman behind the Falcon Daily

Since the first issue of the Falcon Daily was sent to UW-River Falls employees on Nov. 1, 2005, the email newsletter has provided the university’s faculty and staff with news and information relevant to UWRF and its community. “Employees and others may submit short blurbs about events, speakers, retirements, new employees, condolences… to [the] Falcon Daily,” said Deb Toftness, who has been the editor of the Falcon Daily since its 2005 debut.