Faculty and Academic Staff Handbook
19th Edition, 2008
Chapter IX: Services and General Information
9.4 Facilities
9.4.1 University Center
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/quick-resources/places/university-center
The University Center is the gathering place for the campus community: students, staff,
faculty, alumni, friends and guests. The University Center offers social, cultural,
recreational and educational programs and services. The University Center contains meeting rooms, dining areas, the Involvement Center, the
Shared Governance Center, a bank, an entertainment complex, lounge areas, and a cyber
café. Outside the building are seating areas and native plantings.
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/quick-resources/places/university-center/spaces
9.4.1.1 University Center hours:
While classes are in session:
Sunday 10:30 a.m 12:30 a.m
Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m 12:00 a.m
Saturday 8:00 a.m 12:00 a.m
Summer and J-term hours are different For these hours and for the hours of opening of
various University center facilities, see:
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/quick-resources/places/university-center/hours
9.4.1.2 Information Desk:
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/quick-resources/places/university-center/spaces/information-desk
The Information Desk is located in Heritage Hall of the University Center. It provides:
· General campus information
· Sale of postage stamps
· Outgoing and incoming fax service
· Check cashing with campus I.D · Purchase of Falcon Dollars
· Ticket sales for various functions
· Vending and copy machine refunds
· On-campus telephone numbers
9.4.1.3 Bookstore
http://www.uwrf.bkstr.com
The University Bookstore is located on the first level of the University Center. Its hours
during the academic year are:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m 6:00 p.m
Friday 8:00 a.m 4:00 p.m
Saturday 11:00 a.m 3:00 p.m
Sunday closed
The Bookstore offers a wide variety of items for the campus and community, with a large
supply of books, computer products, clothing, school supplies and gifts. Many more
items may be ordered through the Bookstore website. Faculty may order textbooks or reference materials through eDoptions on the Bookstore
website:
http://www.bkstr.com/CategoryDisplay/10001-9606-10464-1?demoKey=f&top=Y
9.4.1.4 Dining Services
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/dining-services
University Dining Services is committed to providing a quality dining program to serve
the needs of student, faculty, staff, and guests. It offers a variety of convenient and
economical dining options. To ensure quality service, the Dining Services Advisory Committee, comprised of
student representatives and Dining Services management, meets to discuss topics such as
menu options, sanitation, hours of operation, special events, and other issues that are
pertinent to student needs. This collaborative committee provides University
administration and the Dining Services Office with valuable feedback and ideas
regarding overall dining service programs and operations. University Dining Services manages the dining program and all meal plan accounts. UW-River
Falls contracts a professional food service firm, Sodexo, to provide dining service
in the University Center. The menu and dining rooms are designed to provide students
with a variety of selections in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
9.4.1.5 Production Services
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/quick-resources/places/university-center/production-services
Production Services provides full-service event management for groups using space in
University Center including room setup, audio/visual management and technicians for
operating equipment. Additionally, support is provided for larger non-academic events on
campus in various locations. Technical specifications are provided for all supported locations.
9.4.1.6 Campus Reservations
http://sa.uwrf.edu/reservations/
The Campus Reservations Office contracts and coordinates the use of University
facilities by on and off-campus groups. The office is housed in the University Center Non-university groups must contact the Conferences and Events Office (715) 425-4484
for all arrangements regarding the use of facilities.
9.4.2 Recreation and Fitness
The UWRF campus offers a variety of opportunities and facilities for fitness, sports, and
recreation.
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/rsf
This site provides an overview of recreation opportunities on campus.
9.4.2.1 Minutes 4 Life
http://www.uwrf.edu/hhp/minutes4life/
Minutes 4 Life is created for those individuals who want to start, maintain, or revive
their commitment to physical activity. There is no fee or charge to use Minutes 4 Life,
only dedication to be physically active. This website, established by the Department of Health and Human Performance, allows
individuals to set a monthly goal and tally their minutes of physical activity. It also
provides weekly tips on adding minutes of physical activity to one’s daily life.
9.4.2.2 Karges Physical Education Center
The facilities of Karges Physical Education Center are available to the faculty and staff
on an informal basis as the schedules of the regular classes and activities permit. If the
gym is open and is not being used, closed for maintenance or closed because it is set up
for an athletic event, anyone can use the space. The racquetball courts are always open
when the building is open. The pool has specific hours for lap swim which are posted on
the pool doors, and there is a fee to use the pool to cover costs related to lifeguards. Karges does not loan out equipment.
9.4.2.3 Knowles Center
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/rsf/knowles
The Robert P Knowles Center is home to UWRF Indoor Track and Field, Tennis,
Intramurals, and All-American Invite. Knowles is also the summer home of the Kansas
City Chiefs and offers a variety of membership packages available to the community. There are numerous opportunities at the Knowles Center including a 200 meter track,
basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, a rock climbing wall (not included in
membership packages), and cardiovascular equipment. Individual memberships are free
to all UW-River Falls students, faculty, and staff. Family members of UW-River Falls
students, faculty, and staff may purchase a membership or pay the daily admission fee to
use the Knowles Center.
9.4.2.4 Hunt Arena
http://sa.uwrf.edu/sa/rsf/hunt
The Walter H. Hunt Arena is a multi-purpose facility for educational and recreational
opportunities for the University. Ice is usually in place from September through March. Besides housing UWRF Falcon hockey, the ice arena offers open skating, ice skating
lessons, and other activities.
9.4.2.5 Strength and Conditioning Center
http://www.uwrf.edu/hhp/strength.htm
The Strength and Conditioning Center, Aerobics Studio, and Human Performance Lab
are housed in the Emogene Nelson Center. Equipment includes: Stairmasters, Treadmills,
Elliptical Crosstrainers, Steppers and Stationary Bikes, Power Racks, Olympic Benches,
Olympic Incline Benches, Adjustable Benches, Olympic Clean and Snatch platforms,
Dumbells from 5-100 lb, Hammer Strength Weight Equipment, Paramount Weight
Equipment, Bear Machine, Hig Sleds, 750lbs of Bumper Plates. A membership fee is
required.
See also: http://www.uwrf.edu/hhp/lifefitness.htm
9.4.3 Planetarium
http://www.uwrf.edu/physics/planetarium.htm
The planetarium is located at the east end of the Agricultural Science Building. The Planetarium is available for group shows and may be scheduled during the day or
evening. The cost per show for groups is $25.00 payable to the Physics Department. Maximum seating capacity is 40 people. Presentations are tailored to suit requests and the age of the group members. Those
wishing to schedule a group show may request a particular astronomical subject or
choose from available theme shows, listed on the above website.
9.4.4 Observatory
http://www.uwrf.edu/physics/observatory.htm
The observatory is located at the south end of Centennial Science Hal.l The UWRF
physics department offers regular viewing sessions, which are free and open to the
public. See the above website for schedules and further information.
9.4.5 Amphitheatre
http://www.uwrf.edu/buildings/melvin_wall_amphitheatre.htm
The Melvin Wall Amphitheatre is an outdoor theatre located along the South Fork of the
Kinnickinnic River. The Amphitheatre is used for outdoor concerts and other activities.
9.4.6 University Gallery
http://www.uwrf.edu/art/art%20gallery%20101/gallery-101%2007-08.html
Gallery 101 is located in the lobby of the Kleinpell Fine Arts Building. The mission of Gallery 101 is to provide a venue for exhibitions of visual art produced by
students, faculty, and other members of the regional arts community. Although most
exhibits are regional in design, a number of exhibits feature work of nationally and internationally renowned artists. Particular emphasis is placed on the diversity of
American art.
9.4.7 Greenhouse
The University greenhouse functions as a laboratory for students in Crops, Horticulture
and Soils classes. The facility is open to the public during the week for general
observation of plants.
9.4.8 Theatres and Assembly Spaces
9.4.8.1 Blanche Davis Theatre
The Blanche Davis Theatre is the mainstage theatre, located in the Kleinpell Fine Arts
building. It has 300 seats in a traditional proscenium arch configuration and includes fly,
wing, and backstage space. This theatre is used for larger scale productions, usually, but
not exclusively faculty directed. The theatre is also used as a classroom for theatre and
film classes.
9.4.8.2 The Syse Theatre
The Syse Studio Theatre is located in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. It seats
approximately 100, and it is often set up in a three-quarter or thrust black box-style space
for classes and rehearsals. The space and seating can be reconfigured to create whatever
the designer feels is suitable to a particular production. It is utilized as a classroom, for
faculty directed productions, to showcase acting and directing scenes, and for student
generated performances such as the Student Directed Projects and original works.
9.4.8.3 William Abbott Concert Hall
William Abbott Concert Hall is located in the Kleinpell Fine Arts building. It seats 400
and is used for concerts and meetings.
(For information on the naming of the above three spaces, see http://www.uwrf.edu/current/info/Whats-in-a-name/Kleinpell-Fine-Arts.html)
9.4.8.4 North Hall Auditorium
North Hall Auditorium seats 627. It is used for meetings and concerts.
9.4.8.5 Kinnickinnic River Theatre
The Kinnckinnic River Theatre, located in the University Center, provides stadium
seating with moveable writing surface for 156 people.
9.4.8.6 Riverview Ballroom
The Riverview Ballroom is located in the University Center. There is no standard seating
for this room. Setups could include; 8' banquet seating for 560 people, classroom seating
for 672 people, round table seating with eight persons per table for 480 people.
9.4.8.7 Falcon’s Nest
The Falcon's Nest main floor area can be accessed from the north mall level. The
Mezzanine area around the edge of the Falcon's Nest adds an additional 673 square ft. of
space. The main floor standard setup is no tables or chairs (empty). Common setups are round
tables of 6 for 42 people or theatre seating for 300 people. The Falcon’s nest has a fixed
floor stage and green room, with an option to utilize portable staging for larger setups.
