Category Archives: Academics

CPS Students Sweep WiSys Quick Pitch Competition

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With jargon specific to certain professions and industries, explaining academic research can be cumbersome. But in a three-minute presentation at the WiSys Quick Pitch Competition on Feb. 16, students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point created a persuasive and compelling quick pitch of their research and/or innovative idea. Cash prizes were handed out to the […]

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HPW Internship: Appvion Inc. Wellness Center

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HPW Student Internship Perspective – Ryan Boeshaar 16′ Interning in the Appvion Wellness Center has been a very great experience for me. I not only worked at the wellness center, but I also had the opportunity to work with the on- site clinic, Appvion corporate headquarters, and the downtown Appleton YMCA. This was a great […]

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HPW Internship: Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse

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Overall Goal of Internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Mayo Clinic Health System – La Crosse 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 […]

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John Bernd: 1922-2018

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Retired UW-Stevens Point Professor of Education John Bernd died Jan. 28, 2018, at the age of 95. He was selected as the first chair of the then Department of Education in 1965. Education was the fulcrum of his life. It started with his own education in La Crosse, at Central High School and La Crosse […]

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Clinical Laboratory Science students set for Practicums

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After an extensive interview process with health care organizations, 37 students in the clinical laboratory science (CLS) program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point are set to be placed at hospitals around the state for clinical practicums beginning in fall 2018. [View Photos] “There are entry-level expectations for new graduates which could not be achieved […]

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More than 500 CPS students earn Dean’s List honors

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Fall semester 2017 grades are in and a total of 523 students had a GPA over 3.75, including 216 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): Accounting: 33 (10) Athletic Training: 3 (2) […]

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UW-Stevens Point ROTC named Top Program in Brigade

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For the second time in three years, the Northwoods Battalion was awarded the 2017 Overall Top Program by the 3rd Army ROTC Brigade on Jan. 11, 2018. The Northwoods Battalion–comprised of UW-Stevens Point and its partner ROTC programs at UW-Stout, UW-River Falls and UW-Eau Claire–competed against 42 programs stretching from Northern Michigan to Southern Missouri […]

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Chancellor’s Leadership Award presented to CPS students

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Each semester, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This semester, 18 students from the College of Professional Studies have been selected for this honor. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who throughout their careers at UW-Stevens Point have contributed significant leadership, demonstrated […]

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UW-Stevens Point helps education grad find her dream job in her hometown

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Lainey Braun is looking forward to crossing the stage at the Dec. 16 commencement ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, celebrating the hard work that went into earning her degree in just three and a half years and a Chancellor’s Leadership Award. But what excites her the most is waiting for her in her […]

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WSAW Sunrise 7 starts day in CPS Café

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As a part of its Your Town: Stevens Point coverage, WSAW NewsChannel 7 reported live from the CPS Café during Sunrise 7 on Friday, Dec. 8. Reporter Stacia Kulakowski interviewed Prof. Jasia Steinmetz and dietetics students Trevor Drake and Emily Tauschek about learning and working in the CPS Café. Read more: WSAW NewsChannel 7

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