UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN River Falls

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April 5-11

 

Anthropocene Film Screening

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Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)

A Working Group of international scientists is deciding whether to declare a new geological epoch - the Anthropocene - a planet shaped more by mankind than nature. Its members tell the story of the Anthropocene, supplemented by archival footage, award-winning stills and interviews.

*Film Screening & Discussion on April 10th at 6 pm in 222 North Hall with free popcorn!

 

April 10

 

Diversity and Mental Health

10 a.m - 12 p.m., Kinni Theater, UC

Hosted by Student Health and Counseling, Student Success Office, and Veterans Services

Mr. Lambers Fisher will present on Diversity and Mental Health for the University Campus. For more information about Mr. Fisher, visit www.lambersfisher.com/speaking.

 

Working and Living with Someone with Neurodiverse Challenges

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Webinar

Hosted by Student Health and Counseling, Student Success Office, and Veterans Services

In celebration of the diversity in which we live and work, join us as we recognize our neurodiverse colleagues and family members. We will explore resources, tools and strategies for helping to maximize the talents, goals and passions of these exceptional individuals in both the workplace and at home.

Register Here  

 

April 16

 

Poverty & Power

6 p.m., 222 North Hall

Hosted by Student Health and Counseling, Student Success Office, and Veterans Services

Film is available virtually at https://events.picturemotion.com/povertyandpower

Viewers are asked to complete a survey after viewing.

 

April 20

 

Earth Fest

University Center & University Center Mall

Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)

Earth Fest is a community-wide event that features a sustainability fair, live music, local food samples and fun family activities designed to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Fest will feature local groups and organizations in a one-of-a-kind sustainability fair with activities and educational booths.

  • 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Keynote Speaker, Paul Douglas
  • Over 150 volunteers needed. Sign Up Genius is available here.
 
April 22

 

Earth Day Campus Cleanup

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Meet at the University Center Firepit

Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)

Pizza party for volunteers at 5:30 p.m. See poster for more information.

 

April 23-25

 

Electronics Collection

215 North Hall

Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)

This is advertised to students. Employees are welcome to bring things as well, but it is NOT for university generated items as those all have to go through DoTS.  Poster for more details.

 

April 26

 

Arbor Day Tree Planting

Hosted by UWRF Sustainability (contact Mark Klapatch-Mathias for more information)

More details to come.

 

Ongoing