By: Roy Thorson, President of Pointers Vote Coalition My first year of college came during the fall of 2020, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Being engaged with classes and organizations was difficult enough through a computer screen, but in-person engagement was essentially impossible. Therefore, when the opportunity came for me to get involved […]
More...CASE Fall Semester Events
By: Lily Alsteen, University Communications and Marketing Intern Campus Activities and Student Engagement, a.k.a CASE, is the answer to your student’s quest to find something to do on campus. These events can be an opportunity for students to make friends and get to know the UWSP campus a bit more. CASE hosts a variety of […]
More...Tips I’d Tell My Freshman Self
By: Sarah Zuern, Marketing Student Manager, University Centers Tip #1: Get involved! As an incoming freshman, there is an abundance of opportunities thrown at you. It is important to take a step back from the chaotic new stage of your life and look at what piques your interest. Then, take those sparked interests and narrow […]
More...A Reflection of My Time at UWSP
By: Madeline O’Hara, UWSP University Communications and Marketing Intern Hello Pointers! My name is Madeline O’Hara, and after three years at UWSP, I will be graduating with my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with minors in Neuroscience & Behavior and Biology. As a senior in my final semester, here are the things I’m most grateful […]
More...What is a Placement Test and Why Do I Have to Take One?
By: Madeline O’Hara, University Communications and Marketing Intern Congratulations on your acceptance to UWSP! As an incoming freshman, you are required to take placement tests in Math and English before registering for courses. Depending on your course of study, you may also be required to take a placement test in a Foreign Language. These tests […]
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