April 2022
UWRF News
UWRF Chancellor Maria Gallo and Chippewa Valley Technical College President Sunem Beaton-Garcia signed a Guaranteed Admission Program Agreement April 5. Read more.
Chancellor Maria Gallo kicked off UWRF's Giving Day Week by establishing a new endowed scholarship for first-generation students interested in pursuing a degree in the sciences, technology, engineering and math. Read more.
When the new 3,000-square-foot Food Ready Space opened in February at the St. Croix Valley Business Incubation Center, it required no marketing before all seven spaces were filled with entrepreneurs ready to launch or grow their businesses. Read more.
Success Stories
University of Wisconsin-River Falls alum Lindsey Moreland was diagnosed with autism at 28 months of age. Now 28, Lindsey, lives independently in River Falls, is an author, motivational speaker and artist. Read more.
Ecological Restoration Institute Program Manager Kelsey Cowart recently received a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources award for her work with the two school forests. Read more.
UWRF will receive $260,215 in support from the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin this year to enhance its water-related academic programs. Read more.
Traditions
Phillips will bring his inspirational story of perseverance and teamwork as part of UWRF's commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 7. Read more.
UWRF senior Evan Pechacek knows with a little tender loving care the 1974 Hendrickson pipe organ in the Abbott Concert Hall could serve future music students for years to come. Read more.
To honor his legacy at UWRF, the Dr. Imtiaz Moosa Philosophy and Ethics Speaker Series was established in 2021 with generous gifts from the Moosa family and many campus and community members. Read more.
Need to Know
"It's a hurdle I have to get over if I want to get to the other side, and I want to get to the other side," Boyd said of his upcoming chemotherapy. Story courtesy of KARE11, Feb. 17. Read more.
UWRF donors contributed at historic levels during the UW-River Falls Foundation’s annual Giving Day on April 8. Read more.
In (and Out of) the Classroom
Eight UWRF students received the Chancellor’s Award for Students April 19. The award is the highest non-academic honor students can receive at the university. Read more.
Senior Naomi Dolton started sewing in her residence hall two years ago to give herself a study break. Read more.
Two UWRF judging teams brought home first-place overall national wins earlier this month. Read more.
Alumni Calendar

Tuesday, May 3

Alumni Awards
Friday, May 6

Saturday, May 7

Meet the Chancellor
Tuesday, June 7

Meet the Chancellor
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Wednesday, June 8

Tuesday, July 26