Monthly Archives: April 2013

So, you despise networking?

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You have probably heard that its not what you know, but who you know. Unfortunately, it is true. You not only have to study hard and learn your stuff but you have to meet and get to know a slew of people to help you in your future. Networking can be a pain-but well worth […]

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Circle of Life

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With just under one month left until graduation (or 20 days for those who are counting), I’ve realized that this stage of my life is coming to an end. Yet, before this transition begins, I have quite a list of things to be thankful for including the Chancellor’s Leadership Award and School of Business & […]

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Olmstead earns Excellence in Teaching Award

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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professor Jodi Olmsted, RDH, Ph.D., was presented the Excellence in Teaching award by the UWSP chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Olmsted, an assistant professor in the School of Health Care Professions, was nominated by students as a professor who […]

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Make a Change

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In today’s society, we are encouraged to take, take, take, and that we must be selfish to work our way to the top. Often, I struggle with this idea as I grew up in a family of six. In a big family, there isn’t room for each family member to be self-serving. For this reason, […]

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School of Education students awarded for inspirational efforts in Namibia

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A group of 18 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point education students enriched and inspired the lives of children with disabilities in Namibia, an experience that earned the students the College of Professional Studies Heroes Award. On this trip to Windhoek, Namibia, the UW-Stevens Point students had the opportunity to work within an unfamiliar culture as they […]

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Chancellor’s Leadership Award honors graduates

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Each semester, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This spring, 18 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at the UWSP have contributed significant leadership, […]

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View From the Top: Peter Bushman ’80

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A 1980 Chancellor’s Leadership Award winner and third-generation UW-Stevens Point alum returned to campus to share his “View from the Top” perspective on Tuesday, April 23. Peter Bushman ’80 visited with UWSP School of Business & Economics students and discussed his 30 years of sales and marketing experience and encouraged students to “make an investment […]

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Life is Good In Europe

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Hola chicos! Happy Earth Day!!! I hope by now all the rain has stopped in Stevens Point and maybe some green is coming out. Luckily I have had rather nice weather recently but I still can’t wait for Wisconsin summer. Coming back from spring break was definitely hard, it was a big reality check after […]

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Experiencing the Architecture of Chicago

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Students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture spent three days experiencing the architecture of Chicago that has influenced and reflected the history of American architecture April 18-20. [Photo Gallery] The group of 28 students from IA 393 (Comprehensive Design Study Tour) toured Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio in Oak Park, visited […]

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