Lisa Ebert, a human and community resources graduate candidate at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, participated in the Wisconsin/Nicaragua Partners Learning Center Trek February 17–26, 2013. The W/NP Learning Center Trek brings Wisconsin volunteers to Nicaragua to teach classes in various skills such as sewing, crafts, carpentry, electricity and cooking. The volunteers traveled to three […]
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Holly Schmies, Ph.D. was appointed as the associate dean and department head of the UW-Stevens Point School of Physical Education & Athletic Training, announced College of Professional Studies Dean Marty Loy. Schmies, an clinical assistant professor, is in her 13th year as the director of UW-Stevens Point Athletic Training Education Program. “This is an exciting […]
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Another successful semester is in the books at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as the College of Professional Studies dean’s list was announced. A total of 492 students earned a GPA over 3.75, including 152 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors. Congratulations to all! Students with 4.0 by major: Elementary Education: 47 Special […]
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Hey there Pointers! I apologize that I have not written recently, I have never had a busier lifestyle than what I have right now … but I LOVE IT! So I am hoping that within the next few posts I can get you all caught up on all the amazing things that have gone on […]
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Have you ever walked through the halls of the College of Professional Studies, or any other building on the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point campus, and seen all the posters for travel and study abroad opportunities? I mean, WOW, the opportunities are endless; London, New Zealand, Africa, Mexico and the list goes on! But how many […]
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The Class of 2013 walked across the stage as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point held its commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 18 in the Health Enhancement Center. A total of 1,346 graduates from the four colleges, including the College of Professional Studies, earned associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and clinical doctorates in audiology. [Photo Gallery] […]
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Thanks to the efforts of University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students, a young athlete with Cerebral Palsy will be able to participate in a half-Ironman competition this summer. Led by health promotion/wellness graduating senior Aaron Hunnel and the UWSP National Wellness Institute student chapter, $3,658 was raised so Katie Neuman can take on the 1.2-mile swim, […]
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Future physical education teachers and athletic trainers were honored at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Physical Education & Athletic Training 2013 Recognition Awards Banquet was held on Friday, May 3 at SentryWorld. [Photo Gallery] Outstanding Students ATHLETIC TRAINING Sophomore: Frederick “Max” Vermeern Junior: Kevin Lennon Senior: Daynna Duffy and Jeanie Limberg PHYSICAL EDUCATION […]
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Agnes Jones, a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point pioneer, died on Monday, April 29, 2013. She was 97. Jones was head of the UWSP Department of Home Economics from 1956-81. At the height of her tenure, the department offered five bachelor’s degrees with nine different options, and two master’s degrees. During Jones’s tenure, home economics was upgraded […]
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The founder of Taste of the NFL, a non-profit organization dedicated to kicking hunger in America, spoke to business and dietetics students at UW-Stevens Point about ”Giving is Good Business” on Thursday, May 2. Stevens Point native Wayne Kostroski and the Taste of the NFL Foundation has raised over $13 million for hunger relief over […]
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