Artist Swoon to speak at UW-River Falls Nov. 11
Internationally acclaimed artist Caledonia Curry, known professionally as Swoon, will visit the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as the fall 2026 Wyman Visiting Professor in Art. Swoon will deliver a free public lecture Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. in 222 North Hall, 410 S. 3rd St., River Falls. As the visiting guest artist, Curry will be in residence on campus Nov. 9-12. She will present a workshop titled “The Rudiments of Street Art: Block Print, Stencil, Cut Paper and Paste” and collaborate
Falcon Futures: UW-River Falls alum returns to campus to update landscaping project she created 40 years ago
When Tia Lisa Erickson of Osceola attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the 1980s, she broke ground in a couple ways. She was the first woman to work on the university’s grounds maintenance crew and she created a landscape feature that still stands on the campus mall to this day. Forty years later, Erickson decided to come back and give the landscape an update. “I contacted the department for grounds maintenance asking if I could redo the landscape to make it more of a usable and
UW-River Falls has deep ties to Nobel Prize-winning research in Antarctica
When the news broke Oct. 6 that University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Francis Halzen had been awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics, a number of current and past faculty and students from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls joined in the celebration. UWRF has longstanding ties to the research recognized for “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin.” “I came to work one day and found out that the principal
UW-River Falls Career and Internship Fair connects students with employers, opportunities
University of Wisconsin-River Falls students explored career possibilities, made professional connections and learned about job and internship opportunities during the university’s fall Career and Internship Fair, held Wednesday at the University Center. The fair brought together students from all majors with 95 employers. Students could also have a free professional headshot photo taken to use in social media profiles and job application materials. “There is real value in giving students the chance
Gov. Evers Appoints Delani Dow to UW Board of Regents
Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov Governor's Office Release Gov. Tony Evers today announced the appointment of Delani Dow to the University of Wisconsin (UW) Board of Regents to fill the nontraditional student regent position and the vacancy created by the expiration of Desmond Adongo’s term on May 1, 2026. Dow will serve for a two-year term. “The work of the UW Board of Regents is as important as ever, and Delani Dow is a dedicated, passionate student who will make a great board member,” said Gov.
How Hudson Outfitters Are Producing Trip and Tour Visuals
Hudson sits on the St. Croix River where Wisconsin meets Minnesota, a river town within reach of the Twin Cities whose outfitters and recreation operators trade on the water, the trails and the seasons around them. Selling those trips and tours means marketing an experience, and marketing an experience means a constant need for visuals — for the guide, the social feed, the seasonal campaign, the booking page, the event promotion. Photography is the heart of it and always will be, but photography cannot
Financial Planning and Profit Strategies for Beauty Salon Owners
Beauty salons operate in a unique financial environment. A beauty salon handles high labor costs, fluctuating product expenses, retail inventory, and appointment-based revenue that can vary week to week. Without disciplined financial management, even a busy salon can struggle with profitability.Key Takeaways For Salon Owners Track cash flow weekly to avoid seasonal revenue dips. Separate service revenue from retail sales to measure true profitability. Control inventory shrinkage and over-ordering
