Unfortunately, the divisiveness in America is significant and undeniable. It stretches across politics, race, gender, religion and economic issues. This Center for Business and Economic Insight (CBEI) series takes a look at the economic challenges of 2021, and also incorporates the divisiveness issue into some of the discussions. For many economic challenges, the overall economic health […]
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The changing seasons have always intrigued me; our world circling the sun, the temperature rising and falling, snow drifting to the ground and disappearing from the presence of the sun and its offered heat. A concept as simple as flipping to the next page of your calendar and as complex as the circle of life: […]
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“The ATHENA Leadership Award® is presented to an individual who displays professional excellence, community service, and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Leadership Award® was inspired by the goddess of Greek mythology known for her strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment. The award’s rich history, international scope, and focus on […]
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When a child is sick, needs emergency stitches or an MRI, a hospital or clinic visit can be scary. A child life specialist can ease the anxiety for both the patient and parents. By demonstrating the use of medical equipment in a nonthreatening manner, offering coping plans or distractions in the form of a game […]
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Introducing the UW-Stevens Point MBA #FellowshipFriday feature, a new nine-part series on the first Friday of each month when MBA candidate Abby Schmidt provides an inside look on her fellowship with Central Rivers Farmshed. November 2020: Introduction Starting a fellowship with Central Rivers Farmshed put me on a team whose mission was to produce “a […]
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Jack Bezlyk’s mantra is “stay busy, stay creative.” The 20-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield lives this refrain. He completed his associate degree this spring and now has his sights on earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration at the Marshfield campus. An all-conference player on the Marauder men’s basketball team, […]
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Enes Kanter, a Turkish member of the Boston Celtics, joined University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point School of Education Prof. Uzeyir Ogurlu for a discussion in his ED 205 – Pluralism for Educators course about diversity in professional sports and Kanter’s struggle with his native country on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Born in Switzerland of Turkish origin, Kanter […]
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We’ve all experienced a memorable situation in which someone verbally expressed their opinion of our performance, our actions, or plainly, us. The effect and ramifications are obviously still present when feedback is offered non-verbally, but that picture is painted with a little less color. Specifically in a professional capacity, or more specifically, in my own […]
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Growing up in Wausau most of my life, it took me moving to college to see the assets Wausau had. I enjoy being here and my family anchors me here, but I have seen new people move in and out of Wausau struggling to find their niche, connect with people and enjoy Wausau’s assets. Being […]
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Well, it’s everybody’s favorite time of the year – election time. The divisions in America have perhaps never been greater. This blog may not lessen those divisions, but the goal is simple – to help voters make an informed voting decision. Here’s hoping that everyone votes, and that every vote gets counted. This blog will […]
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