Spring opening meeting set for Jan. 21

All UW-Eau Claire employees are invited to attend a spring opening meeting led by Chancellor James Schmidt from 3:45-5 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Woodland Theater of Davies Center. Chancellor Schmidt will provide opening remarks, followed by an open-floor question-and-answer session. For more information, contact Tanya Kenney, University Senate, at kenneytk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3419.

Open forum on transportation and commuter issues set for Jan. 28

University Senate will sponsor an open forum on transportation and commuter issues from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Dakota Ballroom (Room 340) of Davies Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to attend. Information about the UW-Eau Claire bicycle and pedestrian plan; bus routes within Eau Claire and with other cities; ride sharing; and on-campus parking for faculty, staff, students and visitors will be presented.

An open session to allow those in attendance to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions will follow. Free parking will be available in any F or S stall (not G) on lower campus after 3 p.m. Visitors who arrive before 3 p.m. should stop at the Visitor Center at 127 Roosevelt Ave. to obtain a parking permit. View campus map for building and parking locations.

For more information, contact Mitch Freymiller, University Senate chair, at 715-836-3074 or freymima@uwec.edu.