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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Production. Production has been part of my student teaching abroad before I even arrived to New Zealand. My cooperating teacher informed that during term 3 Kelson Primary would be hosting a school-wide production. I had some experience with productions when I was in high school and I do love watching shows, but I did not […]
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Zealandia is a sanctuary for native animals of New Zealand. It is located within Wellington, but you would not suspect you were anywhere near civilization when you arrive. Upon arrival, Zealandia looks like a beautiful, abundant forest that stretches for miles and miles. Around the sanctuary though your eyes are drawn to the Fort Knox-style […]
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Jane. Grant. Thomas. Isobel. Ripley. What the bunch! From day one, the Murrays made me feel welcomed, and after a single week I felt like part of the family. The mornings are groggy and our evenings are laughter filled. And as “hunky-dory” as it all sounds, I must say their spunkiness and craziness keeps me […]
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