Central Wisconsin employers want the right fit for their organization and students are looking make themselves marketable in the workforce. UW-Stevens Point business administration senior Jordan Stuart presented his research on “Understanding Employability: A Mixed Methods Study of Hiring Decisions in Central Wisconsin” at the 15th annual Research in the Rotunda event Wednesday, April 11, at […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Communication Sciences and Disorders presented nearly $20,000 in scholarships at its 2018 Awards Reception Saturday, April 7 in the Dreyfus University Center Alumni Room. [Photo Gallery] A School Tradition: The School of Communication Sciences and Disorders developed the tradition of giving student and alumni awards in 1967 and expanded that […]
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The UW-Stevens Point School of Health Care Professions handed out dean’s awards and scholarships at its 2018 Awards Reception Friday, April 6 in the CPS Café. [Photo Gallery] Dean’s Awards Athletic Training Outstanding Junior: Casandra Klubertanz Outstanding Seniors: Jacqueline Keating and Jarret Byrnes Clinical Laboratory Science – Medical Technology Outstanding First Year: Makayla Beggs Outstanding […]
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Mason Czaikowski grew up in Stevens Point and wants to stay in the community. Going to the local university made sense economically and gave him a learning experience at a local business. “I grew up here. I like the community. I really want a career here. The university was a great fit. I was conscious […]
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Creating a professional portfolio is one of the final aspects of the interior architecture (IA) program at UW-Stevens Point. The senior portfolio, which is completed just before graduation, prepares students to present their best work to prospective employers. Portfolio work by six IA students from the class of 2014–Courtney MacDonald ’14, Rachel Eggert ’14, Kalie […]
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Two School of Business and Economics students from UW-Stevens Point presented at the Seventh Annual Minnesota Conference of Undergraduate Scholarly and Creative Activity in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, March 23. Carly Rhyner and Jordan Stuart shared their research on study abroad programs and employability, respectively, with Prof. Nik Butz serving as their adviser. Rhyner was […]
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HPW Internship: Student Experience Interning at Prevea Health in Green Bay was a great experience to use and expand on many of the skills I learned in class at UWSP. I worked directly with all of Prevea’s health coaches getting hands on experience with conducting HRA’s and biometric screenings. I also got to sit in […]
More...HPW Internship: PopSpring Wellness
HPW Internship: Student Perspective During my time at PopSpring Wellness I gained major insight about the business side of wellness. Specifically, I was able to learn a lot about employee wellness. PopSpring Wellness is a very unique company because it has all the tools of an employee wellness vendor combined with the tools from a […]
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Overall Goal of Internship At completion of this internship, the intern will gain an excellent understanding and knowledge of how My Yoga Online 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 will create promotional and […]
More...HPW Internship: Divine Savior
Overall Goal of Internship Interning at Divine Savior Healthcare, specifically with their employee and community wellness departments, was a rewarding and intriguing experience. Both departments allowed me to utilize my skills and knowledge I gained from my education experience at UW- Stevens Point. I was able to work many on community and employee events centered […]
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