Hola Chicos! Before I begin, I just wanted to thank everyone for reading my blog. Being so far from home has made me realize what is most important to me in my life, and I am very fortunate to be supported by such great friends and family. Not only do I feel support and love […]
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Bachelor’s degree in nursing approved for UW-Stevens Point
Registered nurses will soon be able to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Last week, the UW System Board of Regents approved the degree, which will enable licensed, registered nurses to pursue their education through in-person, online and hybrid courses. Coursework will prepare registered nurses for leadership roles, […]
More...Student athletic trainer featured in NATA News
Senior athletic training major Ryan Flynn is featured in the January issue of NATA News, a monthly publication from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. See what Ryan has to say about how he got interested in athletic training and why he chose UWSP. Ryan Flynn University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Age: 23 Major: Athletic Training Activities: […]
More...CPS creates Diversity Task Force
A new college-wide task force focused on improving inclusiveness and diversity within the College of Professional Studies at UW-Stevens Point has been created. The task force will advise the college on matters of inclusiveness and diversity, encourage inclusiveness and diversity within member CPS departments, and make one tangible improvement to CPS’s inclusive culture or appreciation […]
More...CPS dean’s list reaches record number for fall 2012
The most successful semester ever is in the books in the College of Professional Studies at UW-Stevens Point as the dean’s list reached a record number. A total of 529 students earned a GPA over 3.75, including 169 with a perfect 4.0, to earn dean’s list honors. Congratulations to all! Students with 4.0 by major: Elementary […]
More...Just the beginning
First Week In Valladolid Hola Chicos! I hope everyone has enjoyed readying my posts thus far, because I have definitely enjoyed living these experiences and sharing them with everyone. I have been in the city of Valladolid for almost one week now and I am loving every moment of it. As I stated in my […]
More...‘Twas the Week Before Finals
‘Twas the week before finals, when all through our apartment, not a body was stirring, not even a smidge. Our books are laid out with highlighters in hand, as we furiously study for the tests that are planned. My roommates are studying hard in their beds, while visions of winter break dance in their heads. […]
More...Learning how to respond to people with aphasia
In an emergency, communication is key. But what happens when someone is unable to communicate to first responders or medical personnel? First-year graduate student Jim McMahon and Professor Julia King, Ph.D. from the UW-Stevens Point School of Communicative Disorders visited the Stevens Point Fire Department this week to present about aphasia, an impairment of language […]
More...Networking: Speed-Dating Style
Two of our student bloggers attended the Reaching Across Generations (RXG) mentoring program at UW-Stevens Point. Let’s hear what happened at one of their networking events… By Song: Speed dating has been crossed off my bucket list. Ok, so it wasn’t really speed dating but it was what I imagined a speed dating session would […]
More...CPS Student Presidents Cabinet explores leadership
Part of the mission of the College of Professional Studies at UW-Stevens Point is to “prepare undergraduate and graduate students for successful professional careers, while we emphasize critical thinking, leadership skills, ethics and lifelong learning.” That statement was in full effect at the CPS Student Presidents Cabinet meeting Thursday, Oct. 25 as LTC Gary Thompson […]
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