Most of the time dropping things is not good. Dropping catches can cost you a game. Dropping a tray of food as a waiter/waitress can cost you your job. Dropping your phone can lead to weeks of miniature glass slivers in your fingers because you have a shattered screen on your phone. Accidentally dropping your flight ticket […]
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Sentry Insurance gives UW-Stevens Point largest gift in campus history
News Release | Photos | Video | WSAU | WSAW | WAOW Stevens Point Journal | Stevens Point City-Times | Portage County Gazette Sentry Insurance presented the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with the largest donation in the university’s 122-year history Tuesday, March 8. The gift of $4 million will endow two new faculty positions and […]
More...An adviser’s perspective and the 3 things you NEED to do in order to register
Hey everyone! This is officially my first blog post through the College of Professional Studies, and I am super excited about it. My goal with each article is to give you packets of information to help you throughout your time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The majority of my expertise comes from advising business […]
More...SBE presents Kickstart Your Career!
From Networking 101 to a resumé clinic and LinkedIn guest speaker, the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics hosted its first “Kickstart Your Career!” programming Feb. 15-23, thanks to a sponsorship by Northwestern Mutual. The highlights also included two career roundtable senior banquets. View Photos
More...Teaching Partners faculty present pedagogy
From experiential learning with stroke survivors to using data collection technology for monitoring Schmeeckle Reserve in forestry classes to providing an opportunity for your students to stay on schedule, faculty members from various disciplines presented their pedagogy for the 2015 Teaching Partners program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. [Photo Gallery] Teaching Partners at UW-Stevens […]
More...More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors
Fall 2015 semester grades are in and a total of 527 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 194 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point College of Professional Studies. Congratulations to all! Dean’s List by major (number of 4.0): Athletic Training: 19 (4) Accounting: 32 (10) […]
More...Accounting is more than just numbers at UW-Stevens Point
Joann Wolfenberg came to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point looking to follow in the footsteps of her father, brother and sister-in-law, all business owners.“They inspire me because of how hard they work and how successful they’ve become with their businesses,” Wolfenberg said. “Eventually I want to have my own business.” The Plymouth senior is majoring […]
More...Larry Weiser: 1936-2015
Lawrence “Larry” Weiser age 79, of Stevens Point died Monday evening Nov. 9, 2015, at St. Michael’s Hospital. Larry was born May 6, 1936, in Chicago, the son of the late Berne and Molly (Levy) Weiser. He graduated high school in Chicago, served in the United States Army and upon his honorable discharge earned his […]
More...Campus to Community: Marshfield
In a proactive effort to connect the resources of UW-Stevens Point to its regional communities, the university launched a new program. The Campus to Community program introduces UW-Stevens Point students and faculty to the communities in north central Wisconsin. [Photo Gallery] Because our region requires a sustainable infusion of educated talent, it is incumbent to […]
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 […]
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