Monthly Archives: May 2014

Full Swing

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We are in the full swing of things here at UW-Stevens Point!! Myself and 14 other students are traveling to Namibia, Africa, a country just north of South Africa. We are going to be helping at a visually impaired school in Windhoek, where students were abandoned by their parents and have all different levels of […]

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Saying Adios

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Oh what a semester! I am very proud and happy with everything that’s happened over the past five months: the travels, the language studies, the relationships created … it’s been a truly rewarding and exhilarating experience of self-discovery, education enhancement, and understanding. One of the scariest things I’ve experienced in my life was stepping off […]

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The American Pressure

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I’ve never stopped and thought about the immense amount of pressure placed on the shoulders of college-aged students. Did you realize we’re expected to graduate from college, start a successful career soon after, find a husband or wife, and start a family ALL before the age of 30? Stressed yet? For me, this was never […]

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In Review: Spring Commencement 2014

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Record number graduate from UW-Stevens Point More than 1,400 students earned their degrees from UW-Stevens Point Saturday, as Peter McPartland, CEO and chairman of the board at Sentry Insurance, told grads to create their own job market. View Photos   Faculty get one last goodbye Students walk through a tunnel of supporting faculty at commencement. […]

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CPS students among Albertson Award Recipients

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Nine students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 2013-14 recipients of the Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who have […]

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What to Know Before You Travel Abroad

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For those of you about to travel abroad, congratulations! As you know, you’re about to embark on the experience of a lifetime! The UW-Stevens Point Study Abroad programs are some of the best in the country, so lucky you! Follow my 10 travel abroad tips to ensure you have a tranquil, fulfilling experience: 1. Don’t […]

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Kluetz named ASID Fellow

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Emeritus Professor Patricia Kluetz of the UW-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture will receive the highest honor in her profession as the American Society of Interior Designers announced its 2014 ASID Class of Fellows. The title of fellow is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding service and contributions to ASID, the profession and the interior […]

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Everybody needs to visit Kaikoura!

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To enjoy the last few days of my Easter break, I headed north to Kaikoura. It’s a small town established on the Kaikoura Peninsula but full of wonderful sea life. I was extremely fortunate because I was able to see fur seals, dusky dolphins, a small blue shark, and various species of albatross birds. The […]

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Celebrating Accomplishments

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As the year comes to a close and everyone is in finals mode, it becomes easy to forget what you’ve accomplished this semester and just try and make it through this last week or so of classes. While being modest is a great quality, I think students often forget to give themselves credit for all […]

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