First faculty/staff Q&A with chancellor set for Sept. 19

Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend the first in a series of Q&A sessions with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Phillips Recital Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. Campus facilities will be the main discussion topic, although questions on additional campus topics will be welcome.

"The Q&A sessions are designed to continue to create open channels of communication and further support an unfettered exchange of ideas and opinions to build trust and mutual understanding as we move forward to write together the future of this great institution," Bousquet said.

The next faculty/staff Q&A session will be from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Menominee Room of Davies Center.

UW System offers guidance on political activities

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are encouraged to review the UW System guidelines on political campaign activities at system institutions. The guidelines are available on the government relations page of the UW System website.

Ameriprise representative on campus Sept. 20

Andrew Court, a financial adviser for Ameriprise, will be available to share information with UW-Eau Claire staff members about 403(b) accounts and other financial topics relevant to today's market from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Mohican Room (310A) of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting with Court are asked to contact him at 715-834-7280 or andrew.j.court@ampf.com to reserve a time. Walk-ins also are welcome. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through Sept. 16

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States through sunset Sept. 16. This will be done as a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi Sept. 11. More information.

Campus information regarding Sept. 13 Vice President Biden visit

Some limited campus building and street closures, class location changes and redirected bus routes will be in effect on Thursday, Sept. 13, associated with the special event in UW-Eau Claire's Zorn Arena.

Street and sidewalk closures
From approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following street sections and sidewalks will be closed:

• Garfield Avenue from Park Avenue west to the Ecumenical Religious Center parking lot 
• Park Avenue from the Hibbard parking lot entrance south to McKinley Avenue
• Sidewalks on both sides of Park Avenue from Garfield Avenue south to McKinley Avenue

From approximately 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following street sections and sidewalks will be closed:

• Garfield Avenue from State Street west to Park Avenue 
• McKinley Avenue from State Street west to Park Avenue

Building closures
The following closures will be in effect in the Kjer Theatre/Brewer Hall/Zorn Arena complex:

• The entire Kjer/Brewer/Zorn complex will be closed for a security sweep from 6:30-8:30 a.m. No faculty, staff or students will be allowed in the buildings during this time.
• The entire first floor of Brewer Hall and the hallway from Kjer Theatre to Brewer Hall will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.
• Access to the second floor and basement of Brewer Hall will be restored after the security sweep is completed at 8:30 a.m.
• Access to Kjer Theatre from Garfield Avenue (via the door next to the loading dock) will be restored at 8:30 a.m. Access to the theater also will be available from the basement of Brewer Hall.

Class relocations
Classes that normally meet at 8 a.m. in Brewer Hall have been moved to other locations. Contact the College of Education and Human Sciences at 715-836-3671 for more information.

Bus route changes
From approximately 10:30 a.m. to noon, Eau Claire Transit bus routes serving campus will be redirected. The Water St. route bus will stop at the southwest corner of Summit and Park avenues. The Stein Boulevard route bus will stop at the northeast corner of State Street and Garfield Avenue. The bus drivers will be in communication if there are people who need to transfer from one bus to the other. The buses may run a bit off schedule due to route changes and any changes in the vice president’s travel time.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 11

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Sept. 11 — Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. This will be done to honor and remember the individuals who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Read full Presidential Proclamation.