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2009

January

Monday, January 19 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Wednesday, January 21

9-11 a.m. - Spring Semester Opening Meeting
Faculty and staff meet in preparation for Spring Semester. Students and the public are welcome.
Location: Riverview Ballroom, University Center

11 a.m. - Tours of Campus for Faculty and Staff
Are you new to campus, but have never had a campus tour? If you have worked here for some time would you like to have an "official" campus tour? The Admissions Office will be hosting tours of campus for staff and faculty immediately following the all-campus opening meeting on Wednesday, January 21. The student-led tours will last approximately one hour. If you have questions, please contact Jen Sell in the Admissions Office at ext. 3500 or at jennifer.sell@uwrf.edu.
Fee: no charge
Location: UC Ballroom

January 25 - J-Term ends

Saturday, January 31

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Introduction to Painting in Pastels
Play with luminous colors while learning the basics of painting with pastels. In this introductory workshop you will explore a variety of pastel painting techniques and fundamental application forms. Informative presentations, demonstrations and individual instruction offer many opportunities for all experience levels. Bring photos/ideas, chalk pastels (supply list provided) and a bag lunch. Instructor Denise Bunkert is an award-winning pastel artist (www.paintedplaces.net). Register at www.uwrf.edu/outreach or call the Outreach office at 425-3256.
Fee: $49
Location: 12 Kleinpell Fine Arts

February

Monday, February 2

4-5 p.m. - Free Yoga Classes
Wellness Wednesdays are changing to Mind/Body Mondays beginning Monday, February 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Falcons Nest of the UC. Student Health and Counseling Services will offer free weekly yoga classes spring semester to all students, faculty, and staff. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle. Yoga mats will soon be available for purchase in the University Bookstore. Please contact jennifer.elsesser@uwrf.edu with any questions
Fee: Free
Location: Falcons Nest, UC

Monday-Wednesday, February 2-4

12-6 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive
Roll up your sleeve and save a life! Your single whole blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. Schedule your appointment online, Sponsor Code: 2453
UW-River Falls is ranked 2nd in the area for the units of blood collected during our drives. Help us move up the rankings to number 1, sign-up today!If you have any questions please contact sara.a.gliniany@uwrf.edu Sponsored by: Greek Programming Board
Fee: Free
Location: Ballroom, University Center

Wednesday, February 4

10 a.m. - Discover the Roots of Happiness
Student Health and Counseling Services cordially invites you and your classes to attend "The Roots of Happiness" presented by Dr. Linda DiRaimando. In this day-long seminar we will examine and explore the authentic roots of peace, joy, and well-being. What truly brings us happiness in our daily living? As we discover both the internal and external forces that nourish us - physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually - we will look at how to cultivate this wisdom of wellness within our many roles at home, at work, and in our communities.
Dr. Linda DiRaimondo practices integrative psychiatry and psychotherapy in Madison, Wisconsin. She combines conventional medicine with holistic practices to address the health and well-being of mind, body, and spirit.
Sponsor: Student Health and Counseling
Event Schedule:
9:30-10 a.m. - Welcome and Refreshments
10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Stressed and Depressed: What Keeps Us Stuck
Afternoon Session
1:30-2 p.m. - Refreshments/Visit with Linda
2-4 p.m. - Getting Unstuck: The Secrets of Happiness
(You may come to one or both sessions)
For more information, contact jennifer.elsesser@uwrf.edu
Fee: Free
Location: Kinni Theater, UC

Thursday, February 5

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Career Destination
Career Destination is an opportunity for students to meet on-campus employers at the job fair and receive assistance developing their career-related materials. We encourage all students to stop by the help stations, whether you are looking for an on-campus job, internships, or full-time positions.
10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. - Help Stations
There will be help tables assisting students with resumes, cover letters, portfolio development and interviewing preparation.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. - On-Campus Job Fair
On-campus employers will be available to discuss on-campus positions and the application process.
Don't miss this opportunity to arrive at your career destination successfully! Sponsored by: Career Destination
Fee: Free
Location: UC Ballroom

Wednesday, February 11

12-12:45 p.m. - Lunchtime Yoga Class
Experience the benefits of yoga on your lunch break. Work on strength, flexibility and relaxation. This 45-minute class is designed so you can head right back to work. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Instructor Tracey Mortensen is co-owner and instructor at Inspiring Actions Yoga Studio and Wellness Center. She trained at the nationally acclaimed YogaFit program and has been practicing yoga for over a decade. Contact the Outreach Office for more information 425-3256 or visit the web site. This class meets each Wednesday through March 18.
Fee: $48 per six-week session
Location: 129 RDI

Thursday, February 12

6:30-8 p.m. - Family Stories, Family Legacy
The real wealth of your family is not financial, and rather, what you have learned is as important as what you have earned. This workshop focuses on the importance of preserving family history. First in a series of three workshops. Instructor Trudy Ohnsorg is an active author and editor and is founder of Legacy Biographic, an autobiography publishing company. She is also an adjunct faculty member at UWRF, teaching landscape design. For more info or to register, visit www.uwrf.edu/outreach or call the Outreach Office at 425-3256.
Fee: $24
Location: 129 Regional Development Center

Wednesday, February 18

8 p.m. - Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir (Vocal)
The Twin Cities Community Gospel Choir gathers singers of various musical experience, ethnic backgrounds, and ages to celebrate music and spirituality through the rich traditions of African American religious music. The choir’s spirit and harmonies invariably bring audiences to their feet. Sponsored by: SEAC and DAC
Ticket Prices: $5 General Public, $3 Seniors/Juniors(18 and under), Free for UWRF Students and children (6 and under)
Location: North Hall Auditorium

Saturday, February 22

9:30 a.m.-3: p.m. - Exploring Color in Pastel Painting
Explore and play in the luscious medium of pastel painting while learning to "see" and express through color. All levels of students are welcome. Focus on the fundamental of color, light and value. Class includes presentations, demonstrations and individual instruction. Come ready to paint! Bring photos/ideas, chalk pastels (supply list provided) and a bag lunch. Instructor Denise Bunkert is an award-winning pastel artist (www.paintedplaces.net). Register at www.uwrf.edu/outreach or contact the Outreach office at 425-3256.
Fee: $49
Location: 12 Kleinpell Fine Arts

Tuesday, February 24

7-8:30 p.m. - Community Classroom: Movement and the Brain; Natural Balance
at any Age
Movement strategies are being used to provide positive alternatives for learning problems involving difficulty in focusing on learning tasks. Adopted from Tai Chi, eurythmy of Waldorf Education and Brain Gym, these techniques are supported by research in brain development and learning. The simple movements of each set of techniques can be performed by anyone and have many practical applications. When practiced regularly, these movements can sharpen concentration, balance and general feeling of well-being. Participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting, comfortable clothing. Presenter Tim Holleran is a professor in the Teacher Education department. Co-sponsored by the River Falls Public Library and UWRF Outreach.
Fee: Free
Location: River Falls Public Library Lower Level

Thursday, February 26-March 5

6:30-8 p.m. - The ABC's of Writing Your Family History
Explore the steps involved in recording and creating a family history book. Interviewing techniques, transcription, writing, editing, and publishing will be discussed. Second in a series of three workshops focusing on family history. Prior enrollment in "Family Stories, Family Legacy" is encouraged, but not required. Instructor Trudy Ohnsorg is an active author and editor and is founder of Legacy Biographic, an autobiography publishing company. She is also an adjunct faculty member at UWRF, teaching landscape design. To register, or for more info visit www.uwrf.edu/outreach or call the Outreach Office at 425-3256.
Fee: $44
Location: RDI 129

Saturday, February 28

9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. - Painting in Pastels Workshop
In this noncredit workshop you will explore and play in the luscious medium of pastels. Build on fundamentals of composition, color, light, value and edges and develop your own painting style. Informative presentations, demonstrations and individual instruction offer many opportunities. Come ready to paint! Bring photos/ideas, chalk pastels (supply list provided) and a bag lunch. Register for one or both dates. Prerequisite: basic understanding of pastels or completion of Intro to Painting in Pastels or Exploring Color in Pastels workshops. Instructor Denise Bunkert is an award-winning pastel artist (www.paintedplaces.net). Register online at www.uwrf.edu/outreach or call the Outreach Office at 425-3256.
Fee: $49
Location: 12 Kleinpell Fine Arts

Thursday-Saturday, February 26-28, and March 5-7

7:30 p.m. - Twelve Dreams
A ten-year-old girl, Emma, gives her father a book for Christmas in which she describes her dreams. These dreams are very unusual because they are filled with symbols of creation, destruction and decay, birth and death.
Fee: Adults $8, Students $5
Location: Davis Theatre, E.H. Kleinpell Fine Arts

March

Saturday, March 7

9:30 a.m. -3 p.m. - Painting in Pastels Workshop
In this noncredit workshop you will explore and play in the luscious medium of pastels. Build on fundamentals of composition, color, light, value and edges and develop your own painting style. Informative presentations, demonstrations and individual instruction offer many opportunities. Come ready to paint! Bring photos/ideas, chalk pastels (supply list provided) and a bag lunch. Register for one or both dates. Prerequisite: basic understanding of pastels or completion of Intro to Painting in Pastels or Exploring Color in Pastels workshops.Instructor Denise Bunkert is an award-winning pastel artist (www.paintedplaces.net). Register online at www.uwrf.edu/outreach or call the Outreach Office at 425-3256.
Fee: $49
Location: 12 Kleinpell Fine Arts

Thursday, March 12

6:30-8 p.m. - Beyond Genealogy
Last in a series of three workshops focusing on family history. Move beyond the names and dates in your family tree and develop compelling, interesting narratives that your family will want to read. Attendance at prior workshops (Family Stories, Family Legacy, or The ABC's of Writing Your Family History) is encouraged, but not required. Instructor Trudy Ohnsorg is an active author and editor and is founder of Legacy Biographic, an autobiography publishing company. She is also an adjunct faculty member at UWRF, teaching landscape design at UWRF. Information and registration available at www.uwrf.edu/outreach or by calling the Outreach Office at 425-3256.
Fee: $24
Location: RDI 129

Tuesday, March 31

8 p.m. - Tim Wise ( Lecture)
We are very fortunate to have Tim Wise join us with his lecture: Beyond “Diversity”: Challenging Racism in an Age of Backlash. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S. He has spoken to over 300,000 people in 48 states, and on over 350 college campuses, including Harvard, Stanford, and the Law Schools at Yale and Columbia. Wise is the author of two books: White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son and Affirmative Action: Racial Preference in Black and White. Sponsored by: SEAC and DA
Ticket Prices: $5 General Public, $3 Seniors/Juniors(18 and under), Free for UWRF Students and children (6 and under)
Location: North Hall Auditorium

April

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

All day- University Center Mall Unity in the Community ( Free Outdoor Festival)
This day-long festival is a celebration of diversity and inclusiveness on our campus, among our neighbors, and in our world. Past events have included hip-hop, Latin, Irish, Native American, and Japanese music and dance! Join us for a taste of ethnic food, available on campus, or feel free to bring your own lunch and enjoy the celebration!
Sponsored by: SEAC and DAC
Fee: Free
Location: University Center Mall

Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2 and Thursday-Friday, May 7-8

7:30 p.m. - As You Like It
As You Like It examines the cruelties and corruption of court life and gleefully pokes holes in one of humankind's greatest artifices: the conventions of romantic love. The play offers up a world of myriad choices and endless possibilities.
Fee: Adults $8, Students $5
Location: Davis Theatre, E.H. Kleinpell Fine Arts