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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It was a historic day for our data analytics program, our university and our community as Assistant Professor Eduardo Rodriguez was installed as the Sentry Insurance Endowed Chair in Business Analytics. View Photos Professor Rodriguez shared his vision for the new data analytics program, which has been made possible by Sentry’s $4 million gift, the […]
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Max Trzebiatowski This little bit of text comes right out of the UW-Stevens Point 2017-18 Catalog: “Ultimately however, it is your responsibility to meet all university requirements, rules, and regulations.” So, did you happen to know that at UWSP you cannot blame your adviser for screwing up your academic plan? Crazy, right? Well you have […]
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HPW Student Internship Experience – Ava Barr Spring 17′ Interning at the Old Mill Center (OMC) has introduced me to many new aspects of health and has inspired me to look more in-depth at the barriers many families face regarding health. The Old Mill Center began as an integrated classroom and has since added four […]
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Rebecca Sommer has been named the associate dean of the College of Professional Studies and department head of the UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions, announced CPS Dean Marty Loy. Sommer, who replaces Sue Raab as department head, holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and a B.S. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from UW-Madison. She previously […]
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Pointers, This is it. College is over. I still can’t wrap my mind around it. It’s been almost two months since I’ve graduated and commissioned and I have so much to catch you up on. First, commissioning was amazing. It was such a bittersweet moment. My entire family was able to make the drive from […]
More...HPW Student Internship Experience – Lindsay Larson Summer 17′ Interning at Treehaven as the Garden Coordinator has allowed me to leverage my expertise surrounding sustainability, wellness, and horticulture into a position that has helped both Treehaven and myself take a step forward in the local food movement. We are growing food for students, staff, and […]
More...Overall Goal of internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how Ascension – Ministry Health Care provides a variety of health and wellness programs to employees/community-sponsored events. The intern will gain experience in behavior change facilitation including assessment, recommendation, intervention and referral, and will create promotional […]
More...HPW Student Internship Experience – Lizzy Dale Summer 17′ Interning at the ADRC has offered an extensive variability of experiences and great learning opportunities. While at the ADRC I worked closely with the Wellness & Prevention Specialist doing a wide variety of tasks using the knowledge and skills I have attained from UWSP. While interning, […]
More...HPW Student Internship Experience – Kirsten Perkinson Fall 17′ What I did: My internship is with Unity Point Health Methodist | Proctor in Peoria Illinois. To start my internship off I spent four weeks in cardiopulmonary rehab. Within the rehab facility they run a LiveWell program where individuals that have graduated from phase II can […]
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