Imagine our faculty members being put in prison–or even assassinated–just for being professors. That is what is happening in numerous countries around the world and was the topic at the “Academic Freedom in the Digital Age” event on Thursday, April 14 in the UW-Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center Theater. [View Photos] School of Education’s own […]
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Real-world experience is essential to be prepared to enter a profession. That’s especially true for nurses. Several UW-Stevens Point students are getting both experience – and a financial incentive – for assisting with COVID-19 care, including vaccines. “I want to help where I can,” said Hadley Koula, a nursing student who assisted with the UW-Stevens […]
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In an effort to tackle the statewide teacher shortage, Educators Rising Wisconsin and the UW-Stevens Point School of Education virtually hosted nearly 130 students grades 6-12 during the annual Educators Rising Summit and Competition on Wednesday, March 3. [View Photos] “Educators Rising helps students develop strong leadership traits that are required of today’s high quality […]
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Nothing says comfort food more than a hot bowl of homemade soup, especially during the cold winter months. A partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and Central Rivers Farmshed is bringing some of that comfort into homes in Central Wisconsin. Senior dietetics students are using a practicum class to create a variety of homemade […]
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Faculty and staff from the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics presented information on hiring, developing and retaining local talent during the February Business X-Change hosted by Portage County Business Council, Inc. on Feb. 10, 2021. Our panel of speakers including Elizabeth Martin, Lyna Matesi, Kevin Neuman, Ricardo Boeing, Bridget Culbert and Sue Kissinger […]
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Introducing the UW-Stevens Point MBA #FellowshipFriday feature, a new nine-part series on the first Friday of each month when MBA candidate Abby Schmidt provides an inside look on her fellowship with Central Rivers Farmshed. November 2020: Introduction Starting a fellowship with Central Rivers Farmshed put me on a team whose mission was to produce “a […]
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point senior Jessica Enstad has always had a passion for working with children and for serving and helping others. This summer, she was able to put that enthusiasm into practice through an internship at the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County, serving as director of the Madison View Extension club in […]
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Area high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at potential future jobs during the UW-Stevens Point Health Careers Camp, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic Health System, June 11-14, 2019. The 17 students are completing exploration rotations at medical facilities including Marshfield Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin and Bridge Community Health Clinic in Wausau, as well […]
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Getting taxes prepared can be, well, taxing. It can also be expensive, and a hardship for low-income families. Help can be found through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, offered in communities across the nation. Each spring, 20-30 students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point volunteer with VITA through CAP Services in Stevens Point, […]
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The UW-Stevens Point athletic training program welcomed Senator Patrick Testin to campus for a tour of our facilities and to learn more about research conducted as a part of the Neinas Concussion Initiative on March 4. Our undergrad and graduate students put Senator Testin to the test with baseline assessments using virtual reality, Biodex Balance […]
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