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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2013 Albertson Award Recipients
Ten students from the College of Professional Studies are among the 2012-13 recipients of the Albertson Medallion Award at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This is the highest award given by our university; less than one percent of the graduating classes has been selected. These students are a select group of graduating seniors who have […]
More...Olmstead earns Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professor Jodi Olmsted, RDH, Ph.D., was presented the Excellence in Teaching award by the UWSP chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Pi) on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Olmsted, an assistant professor in the School of Health Care Professions, was nominated by students as a professor who […]
More...School of Education students awarded for inspirational efforts in Namibia
A group of 18 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point education students enriched and inspired the lives of children with disabilities in Namibia, an experience that earned the students the College of Professional Studies Heroes Award. On this trip to Windhoek, Namibia, the UW-Stevens Point students had the opportunity to work within an unfamiliar culture as they […]
More...Chancellor’s Leadership Award honors graduates
Each semester, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s best and brightest student leaders are presented with the Chancellor’s Leadership Award. This spring, 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 the UWSP have contributed significant leadership, […]
More...View From the Top: Peter Bushman ’80
A 1980 Chancellor’s Leadership Award winner and third-generation UW-Stevens Point alum returned to campus to share his “View from the Top” perspective on Tuesday, April 23. Peter Bushman ’80 visited with UWSP School of Business & Economics students and discussed his 30 years of sales and marketing experience and encouraged students to “make an investment […]
More...Experiencing the Architecture of Chicago
Students from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Division of Interior Architecture spent three days experiencing the architecture of Chicago that has influenced and reflected the history of American architecture April 18-20. [Photo Gallery] The group of 28 students from IA 393 (Comprehensive Design Study Tour) toured Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio in Oak Park, visited […]
More...School of Health Care Professions Awards Banquet
The School of Health Care Professions at UW-Stevens Point recognized its top students and honored its donors at the annual awards banquet on Friday, April 19 in the CPS Café. DEAN’S AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS Clinical Laboratory Science Program Medical Technology Outstanding Clinical Student Lynsey Kimmins Outstanding Senior Benjamin Speth Outstanding Junior Tabitha Weeden Outstanding Sophomore Brad […]
More...CPS students present research at Posters in the Rotunda
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point students are sharing research findings during Posters in the Rotunda Wednesday, April 17, at the State Capitol in Madison. The College of Professional Studies was well represented with poster presentations by students from athletic training and economics: Kayla Allred, Jason Linzmeier, Katie Weinzatl – School of Physical Education & Athletic Training […]
More...Staff members honored with Outstanding Work Performance Award
A pair of staff members from the School of Education were honored for their outstanding service to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at the 20th annual Classified Staff Spring Awards Ceremony in the Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room on Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Betty Kieliszewski and Linda Mirr were honored with the Outstanding Work Performance […]
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