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Exhibition features BFA Candidates
April 14, 2025 - Senior BFA candidates at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls will showcase their Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibitions April 14 to May 2 in Gallery 101 in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. The free exhibition will feature ceramics, photography, video installations and – for the first time – a live performance art piece. The live performance is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16 at 6:45 p.m. A closing reception for the exhibition is scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 5-7:30 p.m.
 
Superintendent certificate program now offered at UW-River Falls
April 14, 2025 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has launched a new superintendent certificate program, designed to equip educational leaders with the skills needed to excel in superintendent roles across the state and beyond. New enrollments are now being accepted for the July 2025 program start.
 
UW-River Falls to host public panel discussion on the teaching profession
April 10, 2025 - A panel discussion at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls hopes to give insight into the teaching profession for those interested in the field. The university’s broad field social studies (BFSS) program will present the panel titled “What is the teaching job market like? What should I expect as a new teacher? How will my outside life change?” on Wednesday, April 16 from 4:45-6 p.m. in Wyman Education Building, room 118, 410 S. 3rd St., River Falls.
 
Math professor receives 2025 Wisconsin Section Distinguished Mathematics Teaching Award
April 9, 2025 - University of Wisconsin-River Falls Mathematics Professor Erick Hofacker has received the 2025 Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Wisconsin Section Distinguished Teaching Award. The honor, which was awarded at the sectional meeting at UW-Platteville April 4, recognizes that mathematicians at the colleges and universities in Wisconsin place high importance on teaching.
 
School counseling open house April 21
April 9, 2025 - Individuals interested in a career in school counseling are invited to an open house for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls school counseling program on Monday, April 21, from 5- 6:30 p.m. in the Wyman Education Building, room 129, 410 S. 3rd St., River Falls.
 
Ag Day on Campus set for April 10
April 8, 2025 - The College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls has deep roots in agriculture. As the agricultural industry changes and evolves, organizers of the annual Ag Day on Campus aim to celebrate not just accomplishments in the industry, but a longstanding passion for agriculture.
 
UW-River Falls receives commercial smokehouse donation from Pro Smoker
April 3, 2025 - The University of Wisconsin-River Falls has received a generous donation of an advanced commercial smokehouse from Pro Smoker, a leader in smokehouse design and technology. The state-of-the-art equipment will significantly enhance the university’s research and educational capabilities in meat processing and technology in the on-campus Meat Plant.
 
Public invited to free Health is Wealth event
March 28, 2025 - Enrich your knowledge of health and wellness at the Health is Wealth event at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls on April 15. The event will be held in Page Arena at the Falcon Center, 185 Emogene Nelson Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Attendees can enjoy free refreshments and explore a variety of student exhibitions on wellness, as well as displays from local businesses. The event is free and open to the public.

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