Category Archives: Education

20th Annual UWSP Teaching Conference: Appreciating the Value of Higher Education

Written by UWSPcps - January 21, 2016 at 3:47 pm. Comments Off Tags: Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

“Appreciating the Value of Higher Education: Engaging our Students, the Community, and Ourselves” was the overarching theme at the 20th Annual University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Teaching Conference held in the Dreyfus University Center on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. [Photo Gallery] The Teaching Conference Planning Committee assembled various panel discussions and presentations that demonstrate UW-Stevens Point’s […]

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Teaching Partners faculty present pedagogy

Written by UWSPcps - January 20, 2016 at 3:43 pm. Comments Off Tags: Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

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 […]

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There and back again

Written by Bartol-Byers, Cierra L - January 15, 2016 at 3:28 pm. Comments Off Tags: education, Stevens Point, Study Abroad, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

As I look out the window at the snow falling, it’s hard to believe that only three months ago I was living in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. I like to think back to my first and last day at school because I felt a change from when I had my first introductions to my final […]

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More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors

Written by UWSPcps - January 13, 2016 at 2:15 pm. Comments Off Tags: Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

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) […]

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Buchanan named head of School of Education

Written by UWSPcps - January 11, 2016 at 9:41 am. Comments Off Tags: education, Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

Associate Professor Kym Buchanan, Ph.D., has been named the associate dean of the College of Professional Studies and department chair of the School of Education, announced Dean Marty Loy. As associate dean and department head, Kym Buchanan will lead the faculty, staff and students in the School of Education (SOE). Its mission is to develop […]

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A bit of everything

Written by Bartol-Byers, Cierra L - November 15, 2015 at 2:55 pm. Comments Off Tags: New Zealand, Stevens Point, Study Abroad, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

My last week at New Zealand consisted of a mini trip heading farther north on the northern island. Each part of my trip represented a bit of my personality. These small “bits” were a highlight to my experience in the land of Kiwis. A Bit of Culture While traveling across the New Zealand country side, […]

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Alumni, faculty earn WHPE awards

Written by UWSPcps - November 13, 2015 at 4:47 pm. Comments Off Tags: physical education, Stevens Point, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP, WHPE

Three UW-Stevens Point physical education alumni and a professor earned state awards from the Wisconsin Health and Physical Education at the WHPE Annual Conference Oct. 28-30 in Wisconsin Dells. Promising Professional: Eric Bieszk ’13 Eric lives in the Boulder Junction area and teaches physical education at Lakeland Union High School in Minocqua. Although a young […]

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Intro to Alex

Written by Grant, Alex - October 30, 2015 at 8:07 am. Comments Off Tags: education, physical education, Stevens Point, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

Hello everyone! Welcome to my new blog, let me tell you a little about myself … I was born in Racine, Wiscosin. Living in Racine I felt like the city was really small. I mean, everyone from Racine thinks it’s small but that’s probably because they haven’t really gone anywhere else. Milwaukee neighbors my hometown […]

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CPS alumni honored during UW-Stevens Point Homecoming

Written by UWSPcps - October 1, 2015 at 8:10 pm. Comments Off Tags: Stevens Point, Study Abroad, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

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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A First for Me

Written by Bartol-Byers, Cierra L - September 30, 2015 at 7:35 pm. Comments Off Tags: New Zealand, Stevens Point, Study Abroad, University of Wisconsin, UW-Stevens Point, UWSP

On my third day in New Zealand, I thought it would be a great idea to get back into running again. Running had gotten away from me due to school, work, clubs and everything else a busy college student is doing. Along my first run, I came across a sign announcing the Pelorus Trust Run […]

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