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CPS students present research at Posters in the Rotunda

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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 […]

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Life is a Highway

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Through the words of the song Life is a Highway, “Life’s like a road that you travel on. There’s one day here and the next day gone.” Time continues to fly as I travel on life’s highway toward the rest stop called “graduation”. While enjoying the ride, I love to look in the rearview mirror […]

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It’s not just business, it’s personal: Cory Thorson ’12

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Cory Thorson ’12 graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a degree in business administration while taking classes at UW-Marathon County in Wausau. Cory attended school while running his own business–Composite Envisions in the Wausau Industrial Park. UW-Stevens Point and UW-Marathon County are working together to offer a bachelor’s degree with a major in […]

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First Impression

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  Hello! I’m Courtney – an on-the-go, vegetarian, popsicle loving, big city dreamer! I am in my junior year studying business administration and Spanish here at UW-Stevens Point. On campus I’m president of Marathon Runners of UWSP and secretary of Yoga & Meditation Club of UWSP. Both are awesome organization where I really got to […]

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Express Yourself

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In the midst of this spring semester, as we are conquering our midterm exams, it has been a really busy time of year. Most recently, I have been applying for available marketing jobs. Through this application process, I have realized the importance of branding yourself. A few weeks ago, I created my own business card […]

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The Power of Negotiation

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“Ask for it!” That’s what author Sara Laschever told students, faculty, staff and community members as she wrapped up the week-long Portage County Business Council Business | Consumer Marketplace with an informative free lecture on the power of negotiation in at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on Friday, March 8. [Photo Gallery] Laschever spoke to over 250 […]

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Business students learn while networking

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What are you looking for in a résumé? How do I describe my experience in a positive way? What’s the most important thing to remember as I start my new job? These were just some of the questions business students asked during a networking and mentoring event at UW-Stevens Point on Monday, Feb. 11. The […]

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Business Advisory Council and faculty partner to benefit students, companies

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Roxanne Baumann

The UW-Stevens Point School of Business & Economics hosted a luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 5 for members of the UWSP Business Advisory Council (BAC), with special guest speaker Roxanne Baumann ’75, director of global engagement at the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The BAC is a select group of decision makers among a diverse group of […]

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Business students visit Figi’s Headquarters

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With 90% of its two million packages shipped during the holiday season, Figi’s looks a lot like Santa’s Workshop these days. The company welcomed nearly 30 UW-Stevens Point School of Business & Economics students to see the operation at its headquarters and distribution center in Marshfield on Friday, Nov. 30. [Photo Gallery] Founded 68 years ago […]

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