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Faculty and staff earn University Awards

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Excellence and service of UW-Stevens Point faculty and staff, including many from the College of Professional Studies, was recognized Monday, May 5 at the University Awards Reception in the Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room. Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award Eva Donohoo Assistant to the Dean for Communication, College of Professional Studies This award […]

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Student Named Hero for Saving Stranger’s Life

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By Ashley Remington ’15 How does someone save a life of a person they have never met? Dillon Huth, a senior athletic training student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, did just that when he donated bone marrow to a stranger in need through the Be The Match Foundation. For his efforts and courage, Huth […]

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Trapping the Tourists

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After visiting many of the world’s most famous cities (Madrid, Rome, Paris…) as well as some hidden gems (Segovia, Valencia, Porto…) I’ve discovered the epitome of clever marketing: The Tourist Trap. It’s like Business 330 Principles of Marketing on steroids and completely exploited … marketing SO obvious to anyone who knows anything about marketing, yet […]

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Students earn scholarships from School of Business & Economics

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Business & Economics handed out 20 scholarships to 43 students at its 2014 Awards Reception sponsored by Associated Bank Friday, May 2 in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room. [Photo Gallery] Business Advisory Council Scholarship The School of Business & Economics Business Advisory Council (BAC) was formed to keep our […]

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School of Health Care Professions hands out awards

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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2014 Awards Reception Friday, May 2 in the CPS Cafe. [Photo Gallery] Tammy Feltz Clinical Laboratory Science Memorial Scholarship Lisa Fitzgerald – CLS-MT Robert G. Zach, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Cassandra Resch – CLS-MT David and Julie Chitharanjan CLS Scholarship […]

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Spring Break European Style

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Two friends and I set out a little over two weeks ago for a 16-day spring break trip. We were to spend between three to four days in Ibiza (island of the Balearics off the Mediterranean coast of Spain), Rome, Florence and Venice in Italy, and finish in Paris. We flew from country to country […]

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The Talent Code author inspires community to reach, stare, connect

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“Reach, stare and connect” were the three keys New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle emphasized to discovering talent in oneself and in others as he spoke with nearly 400 local educators, parents, community members and UW-Stevens Point students Tuesday, April 29 at the Sentry Theater in Stevens Point. The event was the third of […]

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Springtime in Point

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Hola chicos! I don’t want to jinx it, but it looks like spring is finally here! This last week or so there has been beautiful weather here in Stevens Point and it’s pretty obvious how much of a better mood everyone is in because of it. One of my favorite things about UWSP and the […]

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Queenstown: Adventure Capital of the World!

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On my Easter break I decided to venture down south to Queenstown, the adventure capital of the world. They get this name because they are notorious for their bungee jumps, canyon swings and extreme sports. Queensland is also a great location to experience some New Zealand kayaking, biking, canyoning and tramping. Not only is Queenstown […]

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Local students learn about cause and effect in CCIT

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Students in Mrs. Beth Helgeson third-grade class from St. Stephen School spent the day learning in the UW-Stevens Point Center for Collaborative & Interactive Technologies (CCIT) as School of Education preservice teachers observed and participated the lessons. [Photo Gallery] The class learned about cause and effect while watching an alien video and working on activities in […]

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