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Why did you choose to come to River Falls?
I came to river falls because I knew there was an inclusive community here with the GSA and gender inclusive floor. I also chose here because it was relatively inexpensive, and I knew they had what I needed! I think another huge part of the reason I came here was because I know the community and I love the area! It's beautiful and the people are sweet.
What have you been involved with during your time here and why did you choose to get involved?
I have been involved with the Student Feminist Organization, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, many other clubs and events. I also like to do a lot of the student involvement events that they put on as well. I think one of the biggest reasons I got involved was because it's a really good way to make friends and also just getting other people involved in doing things because it creates a better balance between work and play. It's good to relax sometimes and have fun and that's something that I value along with my education.
What do you like most about being a student at UWRF and being a part of D.I.B?
What I like most about being a student at UWRF is that I'm proud of being a student here. I think it's such a great place to be and it's very inspiring to know that there's so many people that are supporting you. I think being a part of D.I.B makes me feel included and it makes me feel like I'm part of something bigger and I am helping others. I am a mentor for the Aspire Program and that's been a really big way that I've been involved with a lot of other students and being able to help them find their way. I'm also the co-president of our GSA on campus and I love being able to reach out to people and let them know that there is a community here for them and a safe space for everyone.
What are your plans after graduation?
My plans for after graduation are becoming a tattoo artist and piercer as well as an independent artist. I'm currently looking for an apprenticeship at a tattoo shop and I also plan to do panels and speak for GSA's in the community
What advice would you give current students?
Do you is the advice I would give the current students. Also, is to honestly work more at managing your time. A lot of the time a lot of people put more emphasis on play than work and that's very easy to do at our campus because there are so many things to get involved in and so many events to go to. I think finding someone who can tutor you and help you manage your time is really important because in my first year I found myself getting more involved in social events rather than doing my homework like I should have and I procrastinated a lot but now I have that under control and I've learned how to do and practice better time management skills.
What advice or suggestions would you give to future students?
Follow your passion. Don't major in something that you aren't passionate about. When I first started at UWRF I was a biology major and I wanted to teach biology and since that time I've changed my major twice. I went from biology to teaching art to art. I wasn't as passionate about biology as I was about art and I felt like I really wanted to make my parents happy rather than do it I really wanted to do. I then figured out that I should be doing what makes me happy and what I think I will succeed in. Thankfully my parents do support me by backing my decision on being an artist and wish me luck on my endeavor.
Is there anything else you would like to highlight about yourself?
If anyone ever needs anything, they can talk to me if you need advice or you need help with something personal or you just need someone to talk to I'm here. I'm a very open person and I enjoy helping other people find their way. I also do commissions for Tattoo designs and artwork in general at this moment. You can follow my art Instagram which Is @ghoulies.arts!
Everyone here at River Falls is so friendly, I have met some of my closest friends here. For me, River Falls is the perfect campus size, specially the class size. I can have a great connection with my professors, who are will and wanting to see students succeed.
During my freshmen year I got involved in the Aspire program and Student Support Services (SSS). I choose these two programs specially because I am a First-Generation student and didn't know what to expect coming to college, these two programs are specially made to help students who need that extra support and that's what I loved about it. I am still active in SSS and am now on my second year as an Aspire Mentor.
I also started getting involved in the Latinx Student Organization (LSO) my sophomore year. Being in a campus which doesn't have much diversity, I wanted to have a connection with others who have a similar background as I do and get to learn more about the Hispanic culture. Sometimes it does feel weird being the only minority in my classes but knowing that there is a place where I can be myself, speak Spanish with others, listen to the same music and just have an amazing time spreading and learning about my culture. I became the President of LSO the beginning of my Junior year and this gives me a great privilege because now I can share what I've learned from LSO thus far and continue to grow as a Latinx community.
What do you like most about being a student at UWRF and being a part of CDIB?
What I like most about being a student at UWRF is just the campus in general. I was always a shy person in high school, but UWRF felt so much like home and I was able to be comfortable expressing who I am. I have grown so much being at UWRF and I believe a big part of that came from being a part of CDIBs. When you're in class or walking across campus you don't see much diversity, when you walk into an event hosted my CDIBs you see this whole other side, you see different ethnicities and backgrounds all in one place and for me
Currently indecisive, but my main goal right now is to work at the Target headquarters. I love shopping at Target and currently an employee, so I feel like my next to is go higher up in the Target Corporation.
Think about what you are currently doing, and ask yourself are you were you want to be, if it's yes what the next step to further develop yourself? If you're not where you want to be think about why not and a plan. You have made it so far already, keep surprising yourself because that is what's going to keep you motivated. It's what keeps me motivated those little surprises and learning what I am capable of.
My advice would be to get involved on campus and find a group of friends that will be your study buddies, but also your fun group. College is supposed to be a fun experience, not a serious moment all the time. Don't stress yourself out, just try your very best because yes, your best is good enough. Believe you can and you will accomplish so much. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there, that is how you will find your true path.
I chose to come to UW-River Falls because I wanted to be at a campus where I could make a difference and not just be a number, and being able to be a student here has provided me all the tools to be an effective leader and a global citizen.
I have been involved with Intramural sports in both Soccer and Basketball. I have been a student worker. I am a member of DIb and also the Student Support Services program.
I have been involved with the Student Government Association serving as the External Relations Director for the 2018 - 2019 academic year. I am now serving my fourth year as UWRF - Black Student Union President. And currently on the Dean's Council for College of Arts and Sciences.
I chose to get involved because, during my freshman year of college here at UWRF, I knew that something had to change. I attended a leadership conference at UW - La Crosse with the SSS program and that conference helped ignite my fire to be a person that creates change and not one that spectates it. I noticed many of my peers and people of color were only staying here for one semester or two and then transferring or dropping out, and I wanted to change that, so I got involved and did something about it.
What I like most about being a student at UWRF is that the leadership, faculty and staff listen to students' opinions and cater to student needs. What I like most about being in DIB is that it provides an amazing atmosphere on campus for students from all different backgrounds to interact and engage with one another.
My plans for after graduation is to work for a fortunate 500 for 5 years while serving as a city council member in Saint Paul, MN. After those 5 years, run for mayor of Saint Paul, MN.
My entrepreneurial plan is to scale my company Didomi LLC whose mission is to combat the water crisis in developing countries by selling fashionable, modern reusable water bottles that helps provide 10 years of water supply for one person in Africa. Once it's scaled, I would love to provide employment to people in need.
The number one advice I will give to current students is to always believe in yourself and your abilities, don't ever take no for an answer, and turn your adversities into fuels to chase your dreams, Dream big!
An advice that I will give to future students is to have fun in everything they do but always stay determined to be successful in everything that you do either the classrooms, work, relationships, or personal things.
I am an immigrant from Liberia. I came to the U.S. when I was 11 years old and barely graduated high school. But today, I am more than all the doubt and low expectations that society sets for me. I am a change-maker, entrepreneur, and a leader who seeks to bring positivity and value to everything I do.
My decision on UWRF was very easy. It was the perfect distance from home and gave me the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone being in a different environment!
During my time here, I have been involved in multiple organizations such. In my second year I became the president of the Asian American Student Association (AASA) and Fashion Team organization. I chose to be involved in these organizations because I wanted to find somewhere, I could get a sense of belonging as I was starting anew in a foreign environment here at UWRF. These specific organizations give me the opportunity to spread diversity as I focus on showcasing the many cultural backgrounds of UWRF students through the beauty clothing and accessories of Fashion Team and raise awareness of Asian American students.
What I enjoy most about being a student at UWRF is the close bonds you can have with your professors. Due to the smaller class capacity and the smaller campus size, it gives you the chance to develop relationships with your professors, coaches, and mentors. I also enjoy being a student at UWRF because I get to meet new people every semester. There are always incoming international and transfer students that I enjoy getting to know. What I enjoy most about being a part of D.I.B is the immense amount of support I receive. D.I.B became a comfortable and fun environment that I can happily say it is like a second home! It is the center of diversity on UWRF and I love learning about other students' backgrounds and love how D.I.B successfully promotes and acknowledges all of it.
My plans after graduation are to strive for a higher education to support my family and give back to the community. More specifically achieve my Master's degree and aim for my doctorates degree. Although I may not have a set career in mind, I aspire to be someone who changes, saves, and protects lives.
My advice to current students is to simply stay ambitious! Even though you have friends and family to rely on, you are there for yourself. It is important to stay focused on your academic goals and to not disregard your plans. You come first before anyone or anything else therefore, do yourself a favor and continue your journey to become the best version of yourself.
Some suggestions or advice I have for future college students are that it is okay to be at your own pace. It is perfectly fine to not graduate in four years, change your major several times and not know what you want to be or do in the future. There are others who are in the same boat and are just as confused and are exploring just like you.
I decided to come to river falls after hearing about it from Pedro Renta who was a part of Admissions at the time. I did a tour with my AVID class and really enjoyed the small classes, and over all small campus. The biggest seller was its location from home, which is only a half an hour away.
I have been involved since the day I learned how to walk. After being super active in extracurriculars in high school, I knew I wanted to also be involved in college. College is truly what you make it, and being involved, making friends, and networking has positively impacted my college experience. Since freshmen year, I have been a desk assistant, chair of my residential hall council, residence hall association, national residence hall honorary, a resident assistant, an aspire mentor, a sorority ( Alpha Sigma Alpha), Black Student Union, and a Chancellor Student Ambassador.
The thing I like the most about being a student at UWRF is all the connections I have made. There is not a single day I walk across campus without being greeted with smiling faces. I can go into any building and see someone I know. Speak to any professor for help. The Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging has sealed the deal and made UWRF my home away from home. Being a student of color has its own challenges, but I always feel supported, and know I have trusted adults I can go to when I need help. Overall, I have made genuine and meaningful connections that will last me a life time.
After graduation I plan to attend medical school in hopes to pursue my dreams at being an OB/GYN specialized in Maternal and Fetal Medicine.
DON'T RUSH! Everyone has their own timeline. Don't feel you need to be like the next student and graduate in 4 years. Take your time. Ask for help. Don't be afraid to not know what you want right away, and change your major as many times as you need. Take mental breaks, breathe, sleep, and start over the next day. You will accomplish your goals.
For future students, just know that school is what you make it. If you view school and think its all parties, then don't come. School is not play hard, work later. There will come a time when you will have fun, but you also need to work hard. It starts from the beginning.
Sonia Jibicho
February Student Spotlight: Sonia Jibicho. Senior studying Communication Studies from Coon Rapids, MN. She/Her/Hers pronouns.
"To be honest, I don't have a legit answer for why I wanted to come to River Falls. When I was looking for school, I picked here because it was a small school and cheap. Also, it was not that far away from home which is good."
"When I first got here at UWRF, I was part of Hall Council in my dorm in Grimm. My sophomore year, I was a tour guide in admissions also, I was a resident assistant in Ames Suite. My junior year, I was an Aspire Mentor and still was a tour guide. Now I am a studnet involvement intern for event team."
"The reason why I like being a student here at UWRF is it's a small school where everyone knows each other by name and also your teacher knows your name and is willing to help you with your assignment. The advantage of going to a small school. What I like about being a part of CDIB is it is a good program."
"My plan for after college is hopefully go into teaching for student affair because with the experience I have and what I am doing in college right now is helping me prepare for my future career."
"My advice to current students is learn how to manage your time wisely because there are things that will distract you. Learn how to separate your school life and social becasue it can help you be successful in the long run."
What advice would you give to future students?
"Future students, college is not like you see it on TV. Trust me when I say it is not the same. It's different. It's okay to struggle. The main thing is reaching out to the right people to help you with your struggle. College is all about going through the obstacle and struggling and coming out of it with a positive thought to be successful in the future. Remeber."
Gi Morello
March Student Spotlight: Gi Morello. Sophomore studying Computer Sceince from Hurley, WI. He/Him/His pronouns.
"I chose to come to River Falls because I had wanted to go to a UW school, and this one is close to the Twin Cities which I love! It's also more affordable for me than other UW schools, and I found I loved the campus and its atmosphere when I toured!"
"I've been involved in a number of things, including the Honor's Program, Gender Inclusive Living Learning Community, and the Aspire Program through the Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging! I decided to get involved with the Honor's Program to meet new friends and to motivate me to keep my grades up. I live in the Gender Inclusive Community in Johnson Hall, and I have been for the past 2 years. It's such an amazing community and a safe space for LGBTQ+ people to live with gender neutral bathrooms, and I've made so many friends while living there. I am also a mentor in the Aspire Program, and I joined because I wanted to help incoming freshman adapt to the campus and college life quickly while also having a friend to talk to if they ever need someone."
"I like not only feeling productive by being a student on campus, but I like feeling like I'm a part of something greater, a giant community where my efforts are noticed and rewarded. It's the same with CDIB, I love the sense of community and friendship that they offer, and I feel welcome and accepted for who I am at UWRF."
"I don't have any specific plans set in stone right now, but I do hope to work in my field of Computer Science through programming, hopefully getting a good job somewhere near the Twin Cities area in Minnesota, as well as maybe working in the field internationally, specifically in Japan."
"My advice would be to not rush, always take your time and put honest effort into your work and your life. You'll feel better knowing you did your best and worked hard. But, along with that, make sure you balance everything and make time for yourself to learn and grow. Don't overstress or get too overwhelmed - everything will work out in the end! College is all about growing as a person, and having as many experiences as you can while meeting many new people."
"For future students, I would like to let you know that college may seem scary and confusing at first, but with the help of others you'll learn quickly and make so many new memories! Don't be afraid to try something new, or to get outside of your comfort zone, this is a safe space for exploring and figuring out your path in life, so go for it!"
I would like to note how accepting the UWRF campus has been for me, as I am transgender and I was nervous about heading to college - but this campus has welcomed me with open arms, and has given me the courage to continue my transition and focus on my studies. I would also just like to say thank you to the CDIB office and to UWRF! I will continue to strive for the things I want in my life, and I will work hard as well as enjoy my time in college!"
Mai See Xiong
April Student Spotlight: Mai See Xiong (pronounced My See). 6th year studying Communication Studies from Saint Paul, MN. She/Her/Hers pronouns.
"I choose River Falls specifically for the Psychology program actually! I finished my general classes back at Century College and while at Century College, my counselor (advisor) was telling me about how River Falls has a really good psychology program and only 30 minutes away from the Twin Cities. I was completely sold on it. I applied and got in and was super excited to get started on Psychology only to realize that I was terrible at Statistics and that I enjoy talking and engaging with so many people that going through with the Psychology program, I knew I wasn't going to be happy going through it even though I loved learning about it. River Falls was the only school I applied to and I was very optimistic about getting in. I didn't want to go to Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. I wanted to spread my wings, learn, and grow independently while I was 21 at that time and I am very glad River Falls gave me that choice."
"a. My first year here on campus, I didn't get involved with anything just because I didn't know anyone or the campus that well. I also had the mindset of trying to finish my undergrad as fast as I can and leave without making any friendships or connections. (Crazy right?!) I had the mindset of just focusing on classes and be done. While being in college and being away from my family, that wasn't something I would recommend for anyone. I struggled. My first year here on campus, I was miserable actually. I didn't have any friends really until late March of my first Spring Semester here on campus. I remember getting the Resident Assistant position in May Hall 2nd Floor for Mid-Semester and I took the position back in December of 2016 but being new to campus, I felt I wasn't equipped or qualified for the position and with that, the week of finals, I had to give the (Complex Director) Hall Director at that time a call and tell them I wasn't taking the position.
b. That summer after my first rough year here on campus, I took on a job in the New Student Family Program and worked as an OTL (Orientation Transition Leader) during the summer and got to know a lot of people and that was where I made friendships that I will never forget.
c. During my 2nd year here, I became a knowledgeable Resident Assistant in Hathorn Hall where I served with my fellow peers who were so understanding and so amazing. I'd say, we had the best staff that year! I was also a Falcon Tour Guide and I made the most of my time my second year here.
d. This school year, my 3rd year here on campus, I have been involved with the Admissions office working as a student from Recruitment and Enrolling Student Staff, National Residence Hall Honorary, Resident Assistant, and last but not least, working for Center of Diversity, Inclusion as the Social Media Graphic Intern."
"a. To be completely honest, one thing I like most about being a student here on campus is having so many opportunities here on campus to grow as an individual. I don't think I would've gotten so much experiences in a field such as Student Affairs in Higher Education ever if I was to stay back in the cities or just kept quiet in the Residence Halls. I don't think I would have grown into the person I am today with these opportunities that I have had here on campus. I love how this campus is not so small or big that I can get those opportunities that I know I cannot get anywhere else and I am very thankful for that!
b. As for being part of CDIB, I am forever grateful for the opportunities that I get with CDIB. By being their Social Media, Graphic Design Intern, I have learned a lot, but I have been able to be more authentic than I have ever been in my life and that's always my goal in life (really is) to be real, and staying true to who I am. I love the opportunities I get by being part of CDIB, learning about the many cultures that I do not know of yet, or just understanding the needs that students need here on campus. One thing I love being part of CDIB and their intern, is telling the many prospect students about what we can offer for them such as the Aspire Program, the LGBTQ+ Community -- Gender Inclusivity Floor, what cool events we put on for students to see and many more."
"So I was actually going to go to Grad school right this Spring for Student Affairs in Higher Education, but due to the tight finance, I won't be attending grad school for a while. Instead, I'll be interning at my home church, River Valley Church and will be interning during the Summer and Fall until Spring. I am also looking at finding a part time job in AmeriCorps--College Possible is what I am looking at so I hope to get a job there!"
"There are so many!! Honestly!! For a life advice, always keep it real and be authentic. That's the key to living and being successful. If you can't do that, you're living in lies and won't be able to go far in life. As for a academic advice, have some fun while you're in college and managing your times to study and do homework. When I say have some fun, I mean get yourself involved here on campus and meet people! I think a lot of times, many people forget how to have fun or meet new people and establish friendships because they think they're too old or they don't have time for it, or they just want to finish up with their undergrad degree and be done and call it good but honestly, you gotta live life a little by having fun while you're in school. Live life a little. Don't be like me who never got involved my first year."
"a. Advice for traditional students:
i. Two advice that I would always give students are 1. manage your time wisely. Once you get to college as a 1st
year student fresh out of high school, college is nothing like High school. You get to manage your time, manage
your time to study, manage your time to do homework, and basically a lot of things. You're going to realize you
have a lot of time to do nothing, study, do homework, work...OR hang out with friends. The semester goes by
really fast so if you don't manage your time well that semester, you won't do so well. Make sure to use a
planner that will help you keep track of what you need to do.
b. The other advice I would give is for first year students as well. Keep your syllabus and read that syllabus after that first day of class. It is so critical to know what the professors wants you to do for that class by being prepare and knowing that the syllabus will be the class schedule but it is also like a contract between you and your professor. Keep it, read it, don't lose it, and look at it every day if you think you're done with all your homework. There's always something to do for each of your classes!
c. Advice for students who are non-tradition
i. Get yourself familiar with the campus and talk to students who are traditional students who are in your class. Get
connected and talk to them and build that friendship or classmate-ship
ii. Get involved as much as you can. I know this is hard to do, but by extending yourself to surround yourself with
people who aren't like you isn't too bad. I personally love seeing someone who is a non-traditional student here
on campus because it shows me that there is someone like me who also took a similar route like me. It shows
me I am not alone and I'm not the only one!"
May Student Spotlight: Daniel Lee. Senior year studying Biology with a Chemistry minor from Seoul, South Korea. He/Him/His pronouns.
"My grand aunt at Eau Claire, WI recommended this place as far as her husmand is alumni here at the UWRF."
"I have been involved in OTL (ISS), General Staff (Production Services), and Building Manger (the University Center). I chose to get invovled because I love those groups."
"As being a student at UWRF, I do like most people here at UWRF (Professors, students, employees, customers, and whoever)."
"I plan to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) first, then I would probably apply for a PA or graduate school."
"Keep being busy yourself."
"The only source of knowledge is experience - Albert Einstein. Experience more here at UWRF. That would let you learn a lot of things."
Kathryn Vang
September Student Spotlight: Kathryn Vang, Junior, Biomedial and Communication majors, from Glenwood City, WI. She/Her/Hers pronouns
"I chose to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as a back up plan after my campus visit to the Univeristy of Minnesota-Twin City. In my senior year, I had applied to the U of M-Twin City because I had heard about how magnificent their biomedical opportunities were. After getting accepted to the U of M-Twin City, I made time to visit the campus and realized how suffocating the atmosphere was in that community. To me, the community gave off a sense of being too self-absorbed and unfriendly. With that expereience, I understood that I wanted more from college than just continuing my education but to also find a community that would support me. Not long after talking to a friend, she suggested UW-River Falls as a campus that I would enjoy due to the small campus and the cost of the tuition. So instead of visiting campus, I went on a whim and applied. As crazy as that is, I ended up enjoying my stay so far and believe that I made a good choice."
"I have been involved with the Asian American Student Association (AASA), Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA), and Aspire. I chose to get involved because I wanted to find a place where I could be myself and meet people."
"As a student of UWRF, I enjoy not having to buy our own books for class and the ecofriendly idea of using reused books. What I enjoy most about being a part of CDIB is the way we as a community support each other and help incoming freshman feel welcomed."
"After graduating with my bachelor's degree, I was planning to take a year or two to work and travel before continuing college to get my PHD to research cancer and stem cells."
"If you are not failing in your classes, then you do you I suppose."
"My only helpful advice that isn't common sense is to be open to criticism. It will be scary at first, but you can always improve regardless of what the improvement is on. The bigger picture to remember is that you are attending college to learn and grow to better yourself so don't worry so much."
Saraphina Grimaldi
October Student Spotlight: Saraphina Grimaldi, Sixth year with a double major in English Literature and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a major emphasis in Drawing and a minor emphasis in Printmaking, from Plymouth, MN. She/Her/Hers pronouns
"For me, River Falls has always been 'it.' I toured a few other universities when I was in high school, but none of them felt like they were for me. I knew I wanted to go to a smaller school that was about an hour from home, and that had excellent English and Art programs. My mom heard about UWRF and scheduled a visit here and at another UW school over a weekend, and after touring here, both my mom and I knew it was the one. I cancelled my other tour and we drove back home. UWRF was the only school I applied to."
"I have been involved in a lot of things here, as six years is a lot of time. My freshman year, I attended Muggles United because I love Harry Potter and I am a giant nerd, and I have been either the president or vice-president since my sophomore year. I have also been involved with the Student Feminist Organization, I have been an Art Ambassador since my freshman year, and I have been an Orientation and Transition Leader since I was a sophomore, but where I really found my home on campus was at GSA. The Gender & Sexuality Alliance here is very different from a lot of GSAs at other universities or high schools, we work incredibly hard to cultivate an accepting and open environment where students can feel welcomed regardless of any identifiers they possess, and that's something that I latched onto when I first went. I didn't attend GSA until halfway through my sophomore year, and I really wish I had gone sooner, because it's where I found my community. I have been on the executive board since I was a junior and I served as co-chair for two years. I am working hard to make sure those same values are maintained after I graduate. I really hope people can find that same feeling of acceptance that I found, because that's what made me want to be involved on campus."
"What I like most is that when I talk to new students (which happens a lot, since I work in New Student and Family Programs) who share with me that they are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community and are concerned about feeling accepted here, I can confidently tell them that they have nothing to worry about. This university works hard and is constantly improving upon being as welcoming and accepting as they can be to people of all different backgrounds, and on the off chance that there is some issue, they will have the overwhelming support of this community. I feel like there is a place for me here, and one that is celebrated and appreciated just as much as any other."
"Ah, yes. The age-old question. In an ideal world, I would love to work as a portrait artist. Drawing people is something that I greatly enjoy, and I'd also love to own my own spooky coffee and tea shop. But unfortunately, such things aren't so easy to set in stone. It sounds like a cop out, but my plan for after I graduate is to just do my best to be happy, every day. I think that's something I have neglected for too long, so whatever steps it takes for me to get there, I'm gonna focus on those."
"I feel like so much advice that people give doesn't really sink in until you experience or realize things for yourself, but there are a few lessons I've learned in my time that I hope I can impart to students with some modicum of urgency, as they are things that I wish I had known sooner, and they are these:
Effort is everything. You get out what you put in, and this applies to everything. Work, school, relationships, it doesn't matter, if you want it, make it happen.
Don't worry so much. Pay attention and things will work out. Focus on what's in front of you, and get it done, the rest will follow. However, this also includes making sure your priorities are in order. School before fun, always, that's why we're here.
Find what makes you happy and cultivate it. Make time for it. That way, no matter how crazy life or your workload gets, you always have that thing to touch back on and ground you. It can be an activity, a person, an organization, a movie or a song, a line of a poem, anything. It should be a motivator, a supporter, and something that fulfills you. Hold onto it.
Lastly, and I cannot stress this enough, as it is what I have lived by my whole life: as one of my favourite authors once perfectly said, 'This above all: to thine own self be true.'"
"We put so much importance on knowing what every next step of our life is in our society, and to a certain extent, knowing what direction you're going is important. But life is truly just as long as it is short, and you don't have to have everything figured out all the time. Lean on those who care about you, seek their advice and support. Know what is important to you and find a way to work that into your life. You'll be much happier than doing what is expected of you."
"I work really hard to make the drag show as awesome as possible, so please come to it and support the wonderful fundraiser that it is on October 13! I also do art sometimes (all the time), so if you're interested in seeing some, find me sometime. I'm easy to spot."
Jose Bermeo
November Student Spotlight: Jose Bermeo, Senior studying Computer Science and Data science from White Bear Lake, MN. He/Him/His pronouns
"There are two reasons why I chose to come to River Falls.
1) Around March, I came down for a campus visit. Walking through both the University and nearby attractions down Main Street, my first impression of River Falls was a quiet and relaxing area, but also deceptively engaging. The atmosphere at that moment absolutely sold me; I could see myself spending some of the best years around these parts.
2) Pricing and free textbooks! UW-River Falls offers quite reasonable financial support for students, allowing me to make decisions to boost my quality of life, such as living in the Residence Halls."
"I have been involved with a widevariety of opportunities. Examples include: Concert choir, tech-crew, Student Support Services, Residence Life, DoTS, and ASPIRE. I believe (to this day) that being involved on campus is a fantastic way to build your personal character, especially at a time where many people are finalizing their self-identity. It allowed me to discover and adapt to my weaknessess, strengths, interests, and my interpersonal relationships. My carreer, friend group, and hobbies were all influenced by my involvement."
"What I like most about UWRF is how friendly the people are. I feel comfortable going up to professors or any faculty and having a friendly conversation with them. They almost always have much to offer me in wisdom and intellect. Being a part of CDIB has helped me get to better know myself. I have had the privilege of meeting people who share a common background, similar troubles, and a distinct appreciation of family life."
"I plan to find a job as a data scientist, but I am currently debating if I want to volunteer abroad and use the skills I've gathered here to help communities."
"Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. To grow you must be willing to take risks, but be sure to pace yourself."
"When you come to school, find a balance between personal well-being, academics, and a social life. All three are necessary."
"I couldn't have gone through this journey on my own. My friends and connections have helped me become the person I am today. Now, I want to use this opportunity to help others do the same and continue this cycle of building humanity and meaning into everyone's lives."
Misturat Amode
December Student Spotlight: Misturat Amode. Senior majoring in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Lagos, Nigeria and Saint Paul, Minnesota. She/Hem/Hers pronouns
"I chose to come to River Falls because I wanted to get away from home. I've been in Saint Paul for over seven years, and I thought I should get away and try something new. I wanted to go to Duluth or U of M. I thought U of M wasn't really that far away, and I didn't want to go straight into college at a really big college. I thought I would try University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the first two years and maybe I could transfer to U of M, but I ended up falling in love with the people here so I just stayed."
"I've been involved in quite a lot of things. I don't even remember most of the stuff that I've been involved in. But many of the things that I am involved in has to do with identity-based groups, things that are helping promote diversity on campus, and things that have to do with my major to help bring attention to that. So I just try to do things that will bring attention to stuff that students might not pay attention to in everyday learning. Most people don't pay attention to how many people of color are sitting in their class, or how many people need the extra ability in their class, so stuff that promotes that and tries to bring light to those things are things that I tend to participate in."
"What I like the most about being a student at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls is that it's small enough that the professor knows you, and you can say what you want and have your voice heard. Because if I were to go somewhere like U of M, it would be a lot harder for me to connect with my professor. I still see my professor from freshman year, and he still says hi to me, still says 'how are you' which I think is really awesome. A lot of people who go to a bigger school don't have that same experience. What I like about being a part of CDIB is that this is an amazing program. They do a lot of stuff with the identity-based groups which is something that I'm really interested in. It helps them improve, and it helps them get bigger and get involved in the community on campus, and I think that's really awesome. They are helping students that are coming in fresh out of high school that don't know what they're doing and are very scared. CDIB makes them feel comfortable and have them stay longer than they thought they would be able to stay. I think that's awesome."
"Oh wow. I've had this question a lot this year. My plan after graduation is to work for a marketing agency. I got the chance to intern for General Mills over the summer, and I worked with the salty snacks marketing communication. Employees there were amazing. They helped me connect with a lot of people, and I realized that maybe I want to try out the agency side of marketing and see which ones I like best before I make my final decision about which one I want to pursue for the rest of my life. This semester, which is ending really fast, is for me to find a marketing agency that I want to work for after graduation."
"An advice that I would give current students is that college is not just about your classes. Yes, your classes are your number one priority and they're the things that you should be very focused on. But, do stuff outside of class. Meet people. Connect, and make sure you build your network before you get out of college because once you're in the real world, it's harder to connect with people just because everyone has a busy schedule. In college, you already have a full schedule so outside of college, imagine what people are doing with trying to keep up with their social life. So connect with people because there are things that you wouldn't be able to do outside of college. In college you have time to go to the gym, study, and have fun with your friends. But once you're outside, it's work, go home, get ready for the next day. So do as much as you can. Explore everything. Do everything that you're interested in, and find out what you like and don't like."
" Come to River Falls, especially if you're a PSO. Come to River Falls because they need representation. Some people are like 'there's not a lot of PSOs here so I do not want to be here,' but once you leave, that number decreases. So come here. Stand out, and let your voice be heard. Let them know that you're all here together and that you all want to do something outside of college together. I don't know if that makes sense. But come and represent that PSO group and let students that did not grow up seeing people of color know that you can interact with them like any other person because based on media, that's a totally different story. Tell your own story."
March 2018 Student Spotlight: Guadalupe Torres, Sophomore, Social Work Major from Brooklyn Center, MN. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
"I decided to come to River Falls because it is far enough to where I feel independent but also close enough to where I could go home if I need to. When I first visited campus, I knew River Falls was Right for me. Staff was nice, resources I needed are here, and it's small enough to get to know people."
"During my Freshman year, I decided to join Hall Council as the Residence Hall Association (RHA) representative. I wanted to get involved on campus because this is the easiest way to get to know people. I was also a Desk Assistant (DA) during my freshman year so I was Integrated into Residence Life.
"I also took the opportunity to apply to be a Resident Assistant (RA) and now during my sophomore year, I am one in May Hall. I love building community and has been a great fit because I also have built my skills.
"Starting during my freshman year, I decided to join Student Support Service (SSS). This program guides students toward finding resources on campus, money saving tips, study tips, and so much more.
"As I got into the profession of Social Work, I oined the Student Social Work Asssociation because I wanted to have a community of other social work students around me. I reccomend you check out campus organizations that relate to your major."
How has the Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging impacted/worked with you?
"I first learned about CDIB when I met Martin (the current Director) during my freshman year. His goal was to create a safe space on campus for those who needed one. We were able to have a space where all students could hang out and study. I met Jannie (the current ASPIRE Coordinator) during my interview as her role of hall director and later discovered she had a position in the CDIB office.
"With an office like CDIB, they have helped with creating a space where students of color could openly talk about problems on campus. This space has truly helped me be open about my interactions."
"What I enjoy about being a student at UWRF and part of the CDIB is that it truly feels like a close community. CDIB gave me the opportuity to meet new people who look like me and I can relate to. I also enjoy that the professors, staff, and faculty members are welcoming."
"I always tell current students that they should try something new. Join a new club, try a class you wouldn't think to do. Also study abroad, you will enjoy every moment!"
"For future students, I will say this: enjoy the WOW (Week of Welcome) events! They are so fun and you will meet a lot of people there. Ask questions when you're visiting campus. Talk to Martin, Jannie, or any of the CDIB Staff! Talk to current students to get their experience."
JJ Knapp
April Student Spotlight: JJ Knapp, 5th year student, major in Art History & Drawing. They/Them pronouns
"I was really interested in the options in the art program. I also loved the small town feel with the closenss to the cities."
"I have worked with so many organizations both on campus and in the community. However, I have spent the most time working with the Student Feminist Organization, the Gender and Sexuality Alliance, and the Student Government Association. I did a lot of advocacy and activism with the help of these organizations."
What role did you play in our University implementing a Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging?
"The Student Body President at the time, along with a few students within student government got together and asked for my input and assistance on what we were lacking on campus for lgbtq+ students and students of color. After deciding that what we needed were decided spaces and advocates, I got letters of support from students who believed that we needed more resources on our campus, helped draft the motion from the student government association asking the chancellor to support its creation, sat on the planning committee to flesh out the positions and expectations for the center, and sat on the hiring committee for the Gender and Sexuality Outreach Coordinator. I basically took the initial idea and ran with it."
"Honestly I'm really proud that I had the chance to make this university a little better than how I found it. It's been really awesome to see CDIB flourish and make plans to go above and beyond what I initially imagined. I'm so happy that I have the privilege to say that I helped create CDIB. I've met and worked with so many great people and I wouldn't be the person I am today without them and these experiences."
"I'm taking a year off to focus on my artwork before I apply to graduate school. I hope to pursue art therapy and sex therapy as I really want to work with trauma victims. A tattoo apprenticeship would also be pretty cool."
"If you don't like the way something is or don't think something is right, challenge it. If you're scared to do it alone, look for your allies. But make sure you do research first so that you know what you're getting into!"
"Be open to new things and new ideas. You're here to learn more than just skills for a future career! This is a chance to discover more about yourself and the world around you!"
Alfonso Tolbert
May Student Spotlight: Alfonso Tolbert, Senior, major in Marketing Communications, from Rogers, MN. He/Him/His pronouns
"During my senior year of high school, I visited my cousin (now a UWRF Alumni) and really enjoyed my experience. After that visit I decided that UWRF was where I wanted to attend to get a traditional midwestern college experience."
"During my time here at UWRF, I was involved in many different things on campus. My freshman year, I managed the UWRF Women's soccer team, which was fun for me because I grew up playing soccer and love the sport til this day. I also founded UWRF's first Collegiate DECA chapter my freshman year and served as president up until my senior year. I currently hold a position as a Media Communications intern for the Office of Student Involvement, which has allowed me the opportunity to work with the Center of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging."
You implemented the first Diversity Dinner at UWRF. Can you explain what that was and how you went about creating it?
"The Diversity Dinner was a vision I had early into my senior year as a response to the interesting policital climate our country is currently in. I wanted to produce a project that would highlight students of influence on a college campus discussing issues that affect the world they live in. I was originally very nervous to produce the project, but my entire office was very supportive especially my supervisor, Elise Koop, who partnered me up with CDIB at the time to produce the project. I wanted to film this discussion to showcase to students at our campus that anyone can have an opinion about what's going on around them and find a way to express what they're feeling. The office of CDIB currently hosts a reoccuring event called 'Diversity Dialogues' that I feel not enough students take advantage of. Crazy things happen in this country literally every day, and I think dialogues like the ones held by CDIB are very helpful. I hope my project encourages participation in 'Diversity Dialogues' next academic school year. My goal with the Diversity Dinner was to get students talking and recognize the importance of staying informed about the world we live in. The project went extremely well and I hope students enjoy watching it."
"The thing I love most about UWRF is the ability to tailor my college experience to set myslef up for success in the future. It is very easy to get involved at UWRF and that has helped open a lot of doors for me career wise off campus. CDIB is the same way. They made it very easy for me to collaborate with them."
"Following graduation, I will be working as a Brand Strategy Intern for the mono advertising agency in Minneapolis. Breaking into the advertising industry is a lot harder than most people realize. Interning after graduation has become an industry norm, which has created a lot of competition to land a spot in a post graduate intern program. I am so thankful for the experience the Office of Student Involvement has given me during my time working for the office. I highly recommend interning for the Office of Student Involvement if you're serious about making life long connections while taking your career to the next level."
"Get involved as much as you can. Simply going to college isn't enough anymore because that has become the norm. If you want to succeed you need to show the world that you are willing to do what most will not."
"Start thinking about your future sooner than later. If you have a goal or dream, start thinking about what it takes to achieve it."
"I would like to thank Amy Lloyd, Karyn Wells, and Elise Koop for supporting me during my internship with Student Involvement over the last two years. I have grown a lot as a professional while working for them. They truly create an environment for students to succeed. I look forward to seeing how the interns after me make the most of their experience."
inclusion@uwrf.edu
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Q: How do I bring back an entire range of dates in SQL between two dates, even when there is no data? Trying to get the number of incidents in my database, in the format:
date   numberOfIncidents
date   numberOfIncidents
date   numberOfIncidents
date   numberOfIncidents

I supply the start date / end date to my SQL stored procedure, but if there is no entry in the database for a particular date (because no incidents occured) then I wont get the full range back.
What I want is every single date to be returned between my start/end dates, with a value next to it.
Is this possible in SQL Server?

A: You can use a recursive common table expression to produce the date range and then join it to your incidents.
WITH DateRange(date) AS
(
  SELECT @dateFrom date
  UNION ALL
  SELECT DATEADD(dd, 1, date) date FROM DateRange WHERE date < @dateTo
)

SELECT DateRange.date, count(incident.id)
FROM DateRange
LEFT OUTER JOIN incident
  ON incident.date >= DateRange.date
  AND incident.date < DATEADD(dd, 1, DateRange.date)
GROUP BY DateRange.date
ORDER BY DateRange.date

By default, SQL Server limits the recursive definition to 100 rows. If you need more than 100 date rows, append OPTION (MAXRECURSION n) to the end of the query, changing n to the required number of rows.

A: It's a bit hard to tell without more information, but it sounds like what you need to do is create a temp table that has your complete date range in it, then use a left join to join it to your numberOfIncidents data.  Then you'll get all the dates, even if there were no incidents.
EDIT: To create the temp table, you could just create a loop that goes from your startDate to your endDate, and insert those rows into the db.
Try this code:
-- These dates are just for example purposes
declare @startDate datetime
declare @endDate datetime
set @startDate = '2009-11-20'
set @endDate = '2009-12-17'

while @startDate < @endDate
    begin
        -- This line is where you insert into your temp table.  I'm just
        -- printing the value out, so you can se what's happening.
        print @startDate
        -- Go to the next day.
        set @startdate = dateadd(dd, 1, @startdate)
    end

A: Yes - you can use a Numbers Table a bit like this (probably not overly efficient, and assumes incident dates have zero time parts (00:00:00) - if this is not true you'll need to make the time zero test the difference in dates):
CREATE PROC dbo.GetRange @startdate datetime, @enddate datetime
AS BEGIN
     -- Setting up a numbers table...
    WITH Nbrs_3( n ) AS ( SELECT 1 UNION SELECT 0 ),
    Nbrs_2( n ) AS ( SELECT 1 FROM Nbrs_3 n1 CROSS JOIN Nbrs_3 n2 ),
    Nbrs_1( n ) AS ( SELECT 1 FROM Nbrs_2 n1 CROSS JOIN Nbrs_2 n2 ),
    Nbrs_0( n ) AS ( SELECT 1 FROM Nbrs_1 n1 CROSS JOIN Nbrs_1 n2 ),
    Nbrs ( n ) AS ( SELECT 1 FROM Nbrs_0 n1 CROSS JOIN Nbrs_0 n2 ),
    N AS (SELECT n = ROW_NUMBER() OVER (ORDER BY n) FROM Nbrs ),
     -- Getting the full date range
    DateRange AS (  SELECT thedate = DATEADD(day,N.n-1,@startdate)
            FROM N
            WHERE N.n <= DATEDIFF(day,@startdate,@enddate)+1  )
    SELECT D.thedate
         , numincidents = (SELECT count(*)
                          FROM TBL_INCIDENTS I
                          WHERE I.incdate = D.thedate)
    FROM DateRange D
    GROUP BY D.thedate

END
GO

Then use as..
exec GetRange @startdate = {d '2009-02-01'},  @enddate = {d '2009-03-31'}

A: How about something like this (admittedly this isn't a stored procedure, but it should be useful):
DECLARE @start_date datetime,
        @end_date   datetime

SELECT @start_date = '2009-12-01', @end_date = '2009-12-31'

DECLARE @d datetime
SET @d = @start_date
WHILE @d < dateadd(d, 1, @end_date)
BEGIN
  PRINT @d
  SET @d = dateadd(d, 1, @d)
END

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Cycling to fight against cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses.
The NCFIC Bike to Hope represents a team of cyclists committed to raising awareness and funds for City of Hope. The team works together, rides together and shares an interest and involvement that will greatly impact the lives of patients at City of Hope and around the world.
In 2015 the Bike to Hope team raised over $100,000 for City of Hope's research and treatment programs and in 2016 we hope to raise even more! Our City of Hope with team is composed of food industry retailers, manufacturers, and sales and marketing companies.
This year the Bike to Hope team will once again join the Giro Bello bike ride in beautiful Sebastapol, California cycling along wineries and gorgeous scenery for either a century, metric century or family fun ride. In addition to personal fundraising, we offer wonderful opportunities for companies to support through corporate sponsorship. For more information on corporate sponsorship opportunities, please click here.
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Q: How to parse string with date, but without time in local format to ZonedDateTime? This question is similar to How to parse ZonedDateTime with default zone? but addinitional condition.
I have a string param that represent a date in UK format: "3/6/09". It doesn't contain time, only date. But may contain it and even time zone.
And I want to parse it to ZonedDateTime.
public static ZonedDateTime parse(String value) {
    DateTimeFormatter formatter = DateTimeFormatter.ofLocalizedDateTime(SHORT).withLocale(Locale.UK).withZone(ZoneId.systemDefault());
    TemporalAccessor temporalAccessor = formatter.parseBest(value, ZonedDateTime::from, LocalDateTime::from, LocalDate::from);
    if (temporalAccessor instanceof ZonedDateTime) {
        return ((ZonedDateTime) temporalAccessor);
    }
    if (temporalAccessor instanceof LocalDateTime) {
        return ((LocalDateTime) temporalAccessor).atZone(ZoneId.systemDefault());
    }
    return ((LocalDate) temporalAccessor).atStartOfDay(ZoneId.systemDefault());
}

But, it fails with exception:
java.time.format.DateTimeParseException: Text '3/6/2009' could not be parsed at index 6

It's a bug for me, or isn't?

A: In my opinion is not a bug. Your approach is flawed.
First of all you are returning a ZonedDateTime so it is expected that the String contains full date, time and zone information. The string "3/6/09" should be parsed to a LocalDate.
Second, you are delegating a runtime detection of format to the library. Again, you should be parsing/formatting an expected format. Your application should know wether is expecting a full date & time or a partial (only date or only time).
Anyway you will have more luck detecting the format and then using different parsing methods.
Only local date:
DateTimeFormatter
  .ofLocalizedDate(FormatStyle.SHORT)
  .parse(value, LocalDate::from)`

Zoned date and time:
DateTimeFormatter
  .ofLocalizedDateTime(FormatStyle.SHORT, FormatStyle.SHORT)
  .parse(value, ZonedDateTime::from)`

A: The format used can be seen using the getLocalizedDateTimePattern() method:
String fmt = DateTimeFormatterBuilder.getLocalizedDateTimePattern(
    FormatStyle.SHORT, FormatStyle.SHORT, IsoChronology.INSTANCE, Locale.UK);

The result is "dd/MM/yy HH:mm".
As such, the format is expecting both a date and a time with a space separator, so that is what must be provided.
In addition, the format/parse expects there to be two digits for the day-of-month and two digits for the month-of-year. Thus, you would need to pass in "03/06/09 00:00" in order to get the result you expect, in which case you can parse directly to a LocalDateTime.
Alternatively, use ofLocalizedDate():
DateTimeFormatter formatter =
    DateTimeFormatter.ofLocalizedDate(FormatStyle.SHORT).withLocale(Locale.UK);
LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("03/06/99", formatter);

Note that the input must still have two digits for the day and month.
Alternatively, parse using a specific pattern that can handle the missing leading zeroes:
DateTimeFormatter formatter = DateTimeFormatter.ofPattern("d/M/yy");
LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("3/6/99", formatter);
LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("03/06/99", formatter);
// handles both "3/6/99" and "03/06/99"

Update: Lenient parsing also handles this case:
DateTimeFormatter formatter = new DateTimeFormatterBuilder()
        .parseLenient().appendPattern("dd/MM/yy").toFormatter();
LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("3/6/99", formatter);
LocalDate date = LocalDate.parse("03/06/99", formatter);
// handles both "3/6/99" and "03/06/99"


A leading union has won a major battle in their fight for equal pay after Glasgow City Council voted to settle long-running compensation claims.
UNISON hailed the council's decision not to continue litigation at the public's expense – which would involve appealing to the Supreme Court – ending a decade-long dispute that is estimated to amount to around £500million.
Chair of UNISON's Glasgow City branch Carol Ball, said: "This is a great day for the low paid cleaners, carers, caterers and others working for Glasgow City Council who have waited 10 years for pay equality. A great day, but just the first day in the process of moving to equality – because settlement takes time.
"Our members have waited long enough for the fair and equal pay they have worked hard for and deserve. People may be shocked by the Action4Equality projection of £500m but we ask folk to bear in mind - this is the impact of discrimination. It's not the lifetime cost of pay inequality, just a 10-year slice into that injustice. And that injustice ends now."
Thousands of pay cases have been brought by low-paid workers employed since 2007, when the council introduced its current pay and grading system.
Amanda Brown, UNISON member and a home carer, said: "It's been a long and difficult struggle to get Glasgow City Council to finally commit to treating women fairly. We work hard to deliver the services the people of Glasgow rely on and all we are asking is for women to be valued and treated equally."
UNISON Scotland's regional manager Peter Hunter praised council leader Susan Aitken for leading the vote.
He added: "We are pleased that the new leadership at Glasgow City Council has accepted the equality challenge and committed the resources and expertise of the council to a process that finally accepts its responsibility to treat women fairly and compensates for losses of the past.
"By confronting the challenge of inequality the new administration has opened the issue up to intense scrutiny. Every councillor now knows what was hidden in the past - there is pay discrimination in this council, it needs to stop, and it stops now. Full credit to Councillor Aitken for forcing what has been a robust debate.
"Discrimination never sleeps, so there is no place for complacent governance. The women of Glasgow are awake and alert to their rights - wide awake."
Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council said: "I am delighted that I have been able to lead the Council to this decision to end the current legal action on equal pay and instead focus on resolving this decade long dispute through negotiation.
"This is the first time in the history of this issue that any political administration in Scotland has ensured politicians have taken hold of equal pay in this manner.
"This council under the previous Labour administration was involved in litigation for over a decade.
"The new City Government has today led on drawing a line under that.
"Instead we will seek a resolution through on-going negotiation, not the courts. We have had cross-party support and I believe that is the most constructive way to deliver justice for our workforce."
Though claimants are warned there will be a long road ahead, as negotiations over equal pay will include assessing claims, setting comparators and determining whether compensation is due. The process could take several months.
Aitken added: "These talks will be complex and our teams will need time to fully conclude them but today's decision is the breakthrough we needed to progress in good faith. The process will take time to complete but all parties are willing and this is the right way for us to resolve this.
"We need to send a strong message to our lower paid female employees that we value the crucial work that you do, and we believe you should be paid equally for it compared to other doing similar work."


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Overall height of 50cm, this is a generous full bunch of leaves. Ideal for a base of a rustic type arrangement, or own its own in a container.


An elimination diet designed to identify trigger foods can help curb gut discomfort. A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist explains how it works.
Comfort food is rarely comforting for people with irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder in the intestines that causes belly pain, bloating, cramping, diarrhea and constipation.
A team of specialists at the University of Michigan Functional Bowel Disorders Clinic is helping IBS patients identify and abstain from culprits known to trigger that pain.
Their approach: the low FODMAP diet.
Developed a decade ago in Australia, this elimination diet removes a host of foods and gradually reintroduces them one at a time to identify a person's intolerances.
FODMAPs are short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed and highly fermentable (or gas-producing). The gut's intestinal bacteria can react to these foods — and that causes cramps and bloating.
An acronym for fermentable oligo-di-monosaccharides and polyols, FODMAPs also draw extra water into the digestive system, which can create bloating or diarrhea.
FODMAPs are found in many foods, including high-fructose corn syrup, garlic, onions, beans, wheat and stone fruits such as peaches.
Although each person tolerates FODMAPs differently, IBS patients tend to have an exaggerated reaction to them.
Still, the prospect of cutting out so many items can be a shock when grocery shopping or preparing a meal.
And that's why the low FODMAP diet is safest — and most likely to be successful — with guidance from a dietitian.
The diet's protocol is to eliminate FODMAPs for about two weeks, which often stops IBS symptoms from occurring.
Then, FODMAPs are reintroduced one at a time to identify problematic foods and determine how much of them the gut can comfortably tolerate.
For many, the method is effective: Eswaran, also an assistant professor at the University of Michigan, conducted the first study in the United States that showed most of the participants who followed a low FODMAP diet curbed their symptoms, improved their quality of life and slept better.
"Patients like this approach because they get control of their symptoms and they like that it's not a medication-based treatment," says Eswaran.
But she cautions that the elimination phase of a low FODMAP diet isn't designed for the long term.
Michigan Medicine has created a website to help patients navigate this diet.
Eswaran, meanwhile, is preparing to launch a study on the diet's reintroduction phase. She hopes to standardize the approach to reintroduction of FODMAP groups, to help not only patients but also nutritionists around the world.
To schedule an appointment to discuss a low FODMAP diet or irritable bowel syndrome, call Michigan Medicine's gastroenterology division at 888-229-7408.


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There is a HEAP of riding available on the hill (not just downhill stuff either), best thing to is take your bike up and go exploring. The tracks are signposted and fairly easy to recognise. There is also a trail map at the gate at the top of the roller-coaster next to the monument. This map has the grades and difficulty on them so you can figure out where you might want to ride according to your ability.
Under the wheel: Clay track, pine needles, rock-strewn soil and the air underneath you as you hit the gaps.
When to ride: A mid summers eve after a spell of dry weather. Ride it when it's a bit damp for added madness.
When not to ride: A howling southerly, especially when very wet. (Stay OFF the lower half of the Big Easy when wet, for obvious reasons).


After dreading this project for two months, I finally bit the bullet and tackled painting two rooms in my house.
Am I the only one who dreads painting rooms? It's one thing getting out the paint brushes for a chair or box, but to take everything off the wall, put drop cloths on the floor, move furniture, etc., etc., not my favorite thing to do. I was quite proud of myself for not getting much paint on the floor, but when I got out the oil-based paint for the woodwork, drip, drip, plop. It dripped like crazy every where!! I spent almost as much time scrubbing paint off the floor as I did painting.
I painted my breakfast room, and the kitchen (I'll show you later since I'm not done in there), and even with all of that hassle, I can honestly tell you, it was so worth it. Here's a look at the before.
The curtains came down, and the Sherwin Williams Bungalow gold walls were painted Bittersweet Stem, the woodwork, formally Bungalow Gold, was painted a creamy white.
I also painted the chairs (click here) and changed out the artwork on the wall. This was a 3 piece print on canvas from Joss and Main.
Then I purchased these lovely French tea towels, also from Joss and Main, and the best part is that they are actually made in France. This one hides our little secret.
But I suspect you already guessed what was behind it.
I also painted the wainscoting white; I'm amazed at how much bigger the room feels without the curtains, and with the white paint.
Okay, the honest truth is that I painted 7 rooms in that Bungalow Gold color, can you believe it? I never really liked the color except in the family room, where all of the natural light balanced all of the yellow. But why did I paint 7 rooms in my house this color? For the past few years I have been trying to get rid of this color. I've painted over the Bungalow Gold in my bathroom, and the kitchen and in the breakfast room. I still have the foyer, the upstairs hallway, the family room, and the laundry room left to paint. Hmmm, I will let you know how that goes, and if I do it myself or hire someone to do the rest of the painting.
Here are the views toward the window and toward the brick wall in the breakfast room.
Much calmer, don't you think? I'm very pleased with the new look, but I am taking a break from painting now.
I have lots of linen fabric sitting in my office, just waiting to be sewn into slipcovers for all of my living room furniture, so that's my next project. I like to split things up so I sew, then paint, sew then paint. It keeps me from getting too tired of either one.
But this week, I don't have time for either. My kids start school next week, and I have to get some boring things done before I can start the slipcovers. My family apparently wants some edible food in the house, and I've got to get the tire to our mower fixed. Don't they know I have a blog to run??
Anita, I love the changes! How beautiful and peaceful it looks and I love the brick wall.
Seems like it the time to trade up gold walls for cream.
Your refresh is luvly Anita.
We are also repainting ( not a fan) trading the dark , and gold, for creamy white and lighter colours… the painting continues…..
I really like the new paint color, and would have never guessed you had a tv under there. That is a fantastic idea.
A M A Z I N G transformation!!! "Mr. Ed" won't allow me to paint interior or exterior…says I'm "a sloppy painter"! He's correct! However, I can do it twice as quickly and that's with cleaning up my own mess!!! I just let him "Do HIS Thing"!!! I love the changed out art work and the cleaver way to hide the screen! Those candlesticks are stunning too!!! I'll be back to see what you put up to those windows and to see the kitchen reveal. Now…go cook dinner for your family, dear friend! Watch their faces when you tell them it's for your blog! Ha!
Regena in TN. Beautiful! I have been putting off my bath for several months because of the same dislike of the nuts and bolts of getting ready. Your color choice is gorgeous!
So much lighter and brighter and updated. Love that brick wall. They just add such great texture to a space. Yes, I hate having to paint walls, but I do. Only way it gets done.
It looks so lovely and fresh and bright now!
So pretty! It looks brighter and the brick wall is gorgeous. Painting the trim white was an excellent idea too.
I used to, believe it or not, enjoy the painting process, but as the years kept coming, the old body kept resisting. Now, paining is on my list of things to dread. Having said that, your new color is totally wonderful! I wish I could summons the energy to paint a couple of bedrooms.
Love the soft colors, so serene. Funny how things have gone back to a white or softer palate. Looks great!
I agree it looks so much lighter.I too had allot of that gold color in my home.And when I painted my walls I felt like my house could breath again.It opens everything up.And you can do so much more with a lighter neutral background.Looks beautiful!
I hate painting. Or maybe it's the prep and clean up part? I'm not sure, but there is definitely something I hate about it!
So light and bright. And I ADORE your brick wall. Is that a former outside wall?
Well, apparently they do not realize that you have a blog to run! And we both know how much time it takes to run a blog. I hate painting. Just hate it. I'm terrible at it, which is probably why. And I WOULD NOT begin to tackle slip covers. Hope they don't have to scrape you off those brick walls while you're in the midst of that endeavor!
You're so funny! Seriously, I love your breakfast area! It was pretty before. I would have never guessed that painting would totally change the look of this room. Your French touches are wonderful! You're very talented!
It looks fabulous! And how clever you are, I did NOT know it was your computer screen. Super crafty idea. Love it.
Anita the breakfast room looks wonderful.So fresh and pretty. I so need to get painting. I have the stairwell and upstairs hall to do and still the dining room.
I am currently working on merchandising and displaying for the antique store I have a booth in (now 2) so it is keeping me pretty busy. I am having fun though!
I totally agree about dreading painting a room. The worst part to me is the trim work. UGG! Experienced painters, I am sure, don't need to put up tape, but I have to. I do love the end result, though.
Your room was nice before, but it does look so much fresher now.
Yes, I hate painting too. I would rather wallpaper than paint! Most of my home is log, so fortunately I don't have to do either.
What a transformation! I was a yellow/gold and red girl too! I call it my Tuscan phase! You must love spending time in your newly painted room! It is stunning and so inviting!
Gorgeous! I do believe this blog will be apartment inspiration for me!
Oh, I love your new look. All the light from the curtainless windows, bright new chair color and soft walls. Everything looks so fresh and revived.
I love the new look. It is quite amazing the difference removing the curtains makes, it really opens up the room. Actually I liked the 'before' look too, but this lighter, fresher look seems to suit this room better.
Families are so demanding aren't they? Food indeed!
OH Anita, it feels so light and airy now. Love it.
gosh I love your house…I think you are very talented and the list is pretty short of people who paint themselves. I kind of like it, not sure why…relaxing? but your house looks great!!!
I agree with everyone else! The room does look so much brighter now. Very, very nice.
I had no idea what was behind the French linen. I just thought it was a very strange way to display it. :/ LOL!!
I would not have guessed that there was a TV hiding under the cute tea towels. I love the fresh look the new paint gave the room. I need to paint a few rooms as well. I just keep putting it off. Can't wait to see the other rooms and what color you paint them.
Wow girl, what a difference. I love the new fresh look. I have to tell you, I have that same yellow/red poppy picture hanging over my bed. When we moved into this home the walls were all cream and the doors and woodwork all tan. Not a big fan. I love white. I decided to live with it for a while, but after 3 years I need my white. Told hubby that's what I want for Christmas. I think I will hire it out. Lots of trim and doors. So much taping off. My old knees just aren't up for the job.


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October 27, 2016 – The Alberta government is making funding available for the installation of solar panels at 36 school projects that are now in the planning or design phase and have not gone to tender.
"A number of school boards had already been asking about the possibility of installing these panels and we are pleased to be able to partner with them to invest in our public infrastructure,' said David Eggen, the provincial minister of Education.
The total investment in these voluntary installations will be at least $9 million, the province says, noting it will also establish a committee to evaluate the impact of the installations, with a goal of expanding the program over time.
The province will also provide funds to enable schools installing solar systems to add an educational component to the installation and operation by, for example, letting students use an app to follow power generated by solar.
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Costs would vary by project, but estimates average approximately $250,000 to $750,000 per school for a solar panel array, Alberta Education says, depending on size of school, size of array installed and local site conditions.
"There is no location better than on the roofs of our schools in the centre of our communities for local solar electricity generation," said John Gorman, president and CEO of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA). "The energy does not travel far before it meets an energy need, making our electricity system more efficient. More importantly, showcasing this modern approach to managing our energy needs so close to where our children spend much of their day inspires them, develops their interest in science and in the environment".
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Q: Functions with symmetrical behaviour with respect to an axis or a plane Suppose we have two functions with a symmetrical behaviour with respect to an axis. For the sake of simplicity, let $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ have a symmetrical behaviour with respect to the $y$ axis.
A trivial example could be $f(x) = e^x$ and $g(x) = e^{-x}$.
1) Is there a way to obtain a general relation between their derivates?
In other words, we have
$$\displaystyle \frac{df(x)}{dx} = h(x) = e^x$$
$$\displaystyle \frac{dg(x)}{dx} = i(x) = -e^{-x}$$
is there a way to write a general relation that in such cases $h(x)$ and $i(x)$ always satisfy? I thought that was $h(x) = -i(x)$ because of the opposite behaviour of $f(x)$ and $g(x)$ with respect to $x$, but it is wrong.
2) If a relation does exist, is it possible to extend it to a multiple-variable case?
Say, $f(x,y,z)$ and $g(x,y,z)$ have a symmetrical behaviour with respect to the plane $z = 0$. If we evaluate their partial derivatives
$$\displaystyle \frac{\partial f(x,y,z)}{\partial z} = h(x,y,z)$$
$$\displaystyle \frac{\partial g(x,y,z)}{\partial z} = i(x,y,z)$$
can we write a relation between $h(x,y,z)$ and $i(x,y,z)$?

A: Well you essentially have $g(x)=f(-x)$ and hence by the chain rule, $g'(x)=-f'(-x)$. I suspect this is enough for you to be able to determine any extensions, etc. yourself.


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