Monthly Archives: June 2013

UWSP group attends AAFCS National Conference

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UW-Stevens Point had six representatives attend the 104th annual American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) National Conference in Houston, Texas June 26-29. The conference featured more than 700 family and consumer sciences and allied professionals who shared their strategies and research that help individuals and families thrive in times of change and transition. […]

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Goodbyes are never easy

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Today was the last day of school at the National Institute for Special Education – School for the Vision Impaired. The participants of this incredible trip choked back tears for two days as we said our farewells to the staff on Wednesday and then learners on Thursday. The emotions flowed freely throughout the lodge as […]

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Door County Welcomes You!

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Coming to you live from poolside Fish Creek, Wis. The sun’s hot, the sky is blue, and it finally feels like summertime. …Summertime. The restaurant we come to for one of the best meals I’ve ever eating. Ahi Tuna. A soy sauce marinade and sesame seed coating and pickled ginger and wasabi on the side. […]

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Elena Brower and audio books

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I’ve become obsessed with finding audio books online and listening fervently while biking (don’t try this at home kids), and walking virtually everywhere I go! I found an app for my phone, Note Everything, where I can … Note Everything! I love taking notes while taking strolls. I’ve read three books in the last three […]

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CPS announces dean’s list for spring 2013

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Another successful semester is in the books at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as the College of Professional Studies dean’s list was announced. A total of 492 students earned a GPA over 3.75, including 152 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors. Congratulations to all! Students with 4.0 by major: Elementary Education: 47 Special […]

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The Creative Warrior Manifesto

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Creative Warrior Manifesto Be a Creative Warrior. Be a Bold and Fearless Artist in your medium, Make new Connections, and Inspire. Fill up, and Spill Forth with Enthusiasm. Witness Your Innate Divinity and Wholeness in each moment; Put Emotional Labor into Everything you Do, and Gift your Work with Intention, in Service to Others; Playfully […]

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The High Life

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After finishing up week two at NISE with the amazing learners, the UWSP students boarded the bus for Swakopmund. Swakopmund is a small German influenced city by the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. Here we were able to experience many firsts and live the high life – literally! Our adventure begins as we near the […]

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On to the Kingdom of Animals!

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So this is my first week really being IN the park! I am so excited to learn all about Animal Kingdom and about what I am actually going to be doing! 🙂 Monday, June 17 Today we had our Animal Kingdom Orientation also known as DAKlimation (acclimation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom). It was kinda fun […]

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We are the future – and so are they

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Every day I work with the children at the National Institute for Special Education (NISE), namely the learners at the School for the Visual Impaired, I learn more about myself and how these children are shaping my future. I realize the luxuries that the United States education system has, as well as the radical laws […]

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