Monthly Archives: June 2015

Goodbye, until we meet again

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Goodbyes are not forever. Goodbyes are not the end. They simply mean I will miss you until we meet again. – Unknown Living in Namibia for a month was an extraordinary adventure. It is difficult to say goodbye to all the people we met while we were here, especially the learners. For the past four […]

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UW-Stevens Point sponsors Wisconsin Reading Research Symposium

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A sold-out crowd of teachers, administrators and reading specialists from around the state attended the 34th Annual Wisconsin Reading Research Symposium June 26-27 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center in Stevens Point. [Photo Gallery] The two-day event was sponsored by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies and School of Education […]

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HPW Internship: Ascension Employer Solutions

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HPW Student Internship Experience – Kathy Derks Summer 17′ Interning with Ascension – Employer Solutions being a EAP Intern was an eye-opening experience. I was pushed out of my comfort zone, forced to be able to adapt and gained valuable life lessons. Over the course of my internship I researched, created and co-facilitated numerous trainings […]

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HPW Internship: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin

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Overall Goal of internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin 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 […]

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New adventures in the UK

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Hola Chicos! I have officially been in London for more than two weeks now and I have loved every second of it. Now that I’ve settled down in my new home I feel more comfortable exploring new things in and around the city. Also I’ve been working for a couple weeks so I have begun […]

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Wild and free

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If you are looking for a beautiful weekend excursion, Etosha is the place to go. From the accommodations to the wildlife, it was one perfect safari experience for everyone. We were welcomed at Mondjila, our weekend lodging, with warm greetings and freshly squeezed pineapple juice. These little touches were appreciated after our five-hour drive from […]

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A weekend with wild animals

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Road trips are always fun adventures, but one in Namibia with our wonderful host family and the UW-Stevens Point School of Education team was an absolute blast. From jamming out to our Namibia playlist to listening to Adam tell stories over the audio system, the laughs and memories made on the trek to Etosha were […]

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What do you know about teamwork?

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Unexpectedly, but gladfully, I taught grade 8. When teachers are absent from school, the communication is not always clear when a teacher will be gone. This was the case for grade 8’s life skills teacher. The School for the Visually Impaired does not have the resources to call for a substitute teacher, so while the […]

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The Day of the African Child

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Every June 16 since 1991, the International Day of the African Child has been celebrated to reflect on what children in Africa have been through and to bring a day of joy to their lives. On this day, children are reminded of their rights and responsibilities and given time to give thanks for all they […]

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Five steps for success in Swakopmund

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Do you want a crazy weekend Pointers?! Well, look no further than Swakopmund, Namibia. You will have to opportunity to climb the second tallest dune in the world, partake in a braai, skydive into the desert, quadbike over dunes and ride on the Kalahari Ferrari. Step 1: Dune 7 Be prepared for a 1066 feet […]

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