Katie Velebir

03 May 2007

Students make adjustment from home life to college

A major adjustment many college students must make is the transition from a home life with parents and family, to a life of uncertainty and being on their own.

03 May 2007

New River Falls attractions prove prosperous

Two new attractions opened in River Falls in a three-week span, proving that as the city grows, so does the opportunity for business.

05 Apr 2007

Housing situation gets breathing room

UW-River Falls campus housing seems to be a popular commodity for both new and returning students, to the point that demand severely outweighs the supply. Residence Life grappled with possible solutions all year that would appease students and ultimately solve the problem. Through many meetings, their goal is slowly being accomplished.

29 Mar 2007

Public Safety provides jump-start kits for car troubles

UW-River Falls Public Safety is offering another measure of protection for students who find themselves in a jam. Jump-start kits can be checked out from the Public Safety office in South Hall at no cost.

23 Mar 2007

Students volunteer around the country

Rather than lounging around on a beach somewhere warm or engaging in some other self-pleasing activity. Five faculty members and 62 students decided to dedicate their spring break to helping others.

01 Mar 2007

Spring break provides several alternatives

Because some students choose to spend their spring break helping others or supporting a cause they find important, UW-River Falls offers trips through Destination 2007, a spring break alternative.

01 Mar 2007

7th annual psych conference to be held in University Center

UW-River Falls will host the 7th annual Enhancing the Teaching of Psychology conference late spring semester.

16 Feb 2007

Main Street may no longer be main source

With nearly everything a student needs available in the University Center, the need to go off campus to eat or purchase something may slowly diminish. That fact is what has business and store owners on Main Street a bit concerned.

19 Oct 2006

City slickers get agricultural experience

A new program has begun at UW-River Falls that is designed to spark interest in the agricultural science field among inner-city students. This year, the University awarded four inner-city students $6,000 each per year for a four-year period to study […]

21 Sep 2006

Davee computer labs transform into new centers

UW-River Falls underwent a few changes while students were enjoying their summer vacation, and some can be seen in the basement of Davee Library.