Lindsay Worley ’13 is originally from Sheridan, Wyoming, and received her bachelor’s degree in health promotion/wellness at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She is in the process of completing her master’s degree in public health/community health education at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and will become a certified health education specialist in May 2016. Currently, […]
More...HPW Internship: Elite Sports Club
Overall Goal of internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Elite Sports Club provides a variety of health and wellness programs to employees/community-sponsored events. The intern will gain experience in behavior change facilitation including Health Risk Assessment, intervention, and reassessment, and will create promotional and […]
More...CPS alumni honored during UW-Stevens Point Homecoming
Two College of Professional Studies alumni will be among those honored for achievement and service as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point marks Homecoming weekend. The Alumni Awards Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 3 will recognize a distinguished alumnus in each of the four colleges as well as the Trailblazer Award, Lifetime Achievement Award and Mary Ann […]
More...A First for Me
On my third day in New Zealand, I thought it would be a great idea to get back into running again. Running had gotten away from me due to school, work, clubs and everything else a busy college student is doing. Along my first run, I came across a sign announcing the Pelorus Trust Run […]
More...It’s not just business, it’s personal: Prof. Ricardo Boeing
Meet Assistant Professor Ricardo Boeing from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics. It’s not just business, it’s personal.
More...The Story of My Life
Production. Production has been part of my student teaching abroad before I even arrived to New Zealand. My cooperating teacher informed that during term 3 Kelson Primary would be hosting a school-wide production. I had some experience with productions when I was in high school and I do love watching shows, but I did not […]
More...Zealandia
Zealandia is a sanctuary for native animals of New Zealand. It is located within Wellington, but you would not suspect you were anywhere near civilization when you arrive. Upon arrival, Zealandia looks like a beautiful, abundant forest that stretches for miles and miles. Around the sanctuary though your eyes are drawn to the Fort Knox-style […]
More...Meet the Mad Murrays
Jane. Grant. Thomas. Isobel. Ripley. What the bunch! From day one, the Murrays made me feel welcomed, and after a single week I felt like part of the family. The mornings are groggy and our evenings are laughter filled. And as “hunky-dory” as it all sounds, I must say their spunkiness and craziness keeps me […]
More...Alexia’s final thoughts
Hola Chicos! Hello from the United States of America! I am finally back in Wisconsin, and this time it’s for good. Although my time abroad has come to an end, I am incredibly excited to be home and begin the next chapter in my life. So, what is next for Alexia? That is a question […]
More...HPW Internship: Gundersen Health System-La Crosse
HPW Student Internship Experience – Marisa Newton Spring 17′ Interning at Gundersen Health System in the Community and Preventive Care Services department has been a great experience. I was able to gain experience in a number of different aspects of wellness. Some of the areas of focus I got the chance to help out with […]
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