​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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11/8/2012
Veterans to be honored at UW-Stevens Point
A UW-Stevens Point ceremony will recognize veterans on Monday, Nov. 12.

11/5/2012
UW-Stevens Point alumnus named head of fundraising, alumni relations
Alumnus Christopher Richards has been named the head of fundraising and alumni relations at UW-Stevens Point.

11/2/2012
Schmeeckle Reserve offers nature programs
Schmeeckle Reserve hosts several free nature programs this month, taught by UW-Stevens Point students.

11/1/2012
UW-Stevens Point to host 2014 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship
UW-Stevens Point has been selected to host the 2014 NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Championship games.

11/1/2012
'Hotter Than Blue' at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
The Allen F. Blocher Planetarium is looking at the hottest and highest energy objects in the universe this month in the show "Hotter Than Blue."

11/1/2012
Guest lecturer to discuss wolf study at UW-Stevens Point
An environmental sociologist, Tom Heberlein will talk about the varying attitudes about wolves in a lecture on Wed., Nov. 7.

10/30/2012
'Lucky Stiff' staged at UW-Stevens Point
A story that mixes music, mayhem and murder in Monte Carlo will be staged by the Department of Theatre and Dance Nov. 2-4 and 7-10.

10/30/2012
History of Thanksgiving turkey examined at free lecture
Assistant Professor of History Neil Prendergast will "talk turkey" at a free lecture about the history of the Thanksgiving turkey on Thursday, Nov. 8.

10/26/2012
UW-Stevens Point student-athletes have higher retention and graduation rates
A recent study shows that student-athletes at UW-Stevens Point are staying in school and graduating at higher rates than non-athletes.

10/26/2012
Guest pianist to present recital, master class at UW-Stevens Point
Guest pianist Robert Satterlee will present a free master class and recital on Nov. 5-6 while visiting UW-Stevens Point.

10/26/2012
Bluegrass band Trampled by Turtles to perform at UW-Stevens Point
Tickets are on sale for a performance of bluegrass band Trampled By Turtles and opening act The Boys N' The Barrels at UW-Stevens Point on Dec. 8.

10/24/2012
Maria Schneider Orchestra to perform in Stevens Point
The Maria Schneider Orchestra will bring their mix of jazz, classical and big band music to Stevens Point on Thursday, Nov. 1.

10/24/2012
Schmeeckle Reserve hosts annual Candlelight Hike Festival
Schmeeckle Reserve will glow under the stars during its annual Candlelight Hike Festival on Friday, Nov. 2.

10/24/2012
Day of the Dead marked at UW-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Gallery
UW-Stevens Point's Carlsten Gallery will mark the Day of the Dead in an exhibit from Oct. 29-Nov. 4.

10/23/2012
Adult aquatic classes available
The Special Needs Aquatic Program at UW-Stevens Point offers aquatic classes to adults with arthritis, older adults or those with special needs.

10/16/2012
Latin American specialist to speak on ground-breaking human rights trial
Guest lecturer Jo-Marie Burt of George Mason University will share information on a Peruvian president convicted of human rights violations in his home country.

10/15/2012
Fall Choral Collage brings voices together at UW-Stevens Point
The Music Department's Fall Choral Collage gives voice to the Women's Choir, Concert Choir and Choral Union on Friday, Oct. 19.

10/12/2012
UW-Stevens Point celebrates Homecoming 2012
The campus and community will celebrate the Pointer spirit Oct. 15-20 as UW-Stevens Point marks Homecoming 2012. Festivities will culminate on Saturday with a picnic, Tent City, football game and awards ceremony.

10/12/2012
Schmeeckle Reserve offers nature programs
Several free nature programs are offered in October at Schmeeckle Reserve on the UW-Stevens Point campus.

10/11/2012
See Silk Road Ensemble at Stevens Point class session
The Silk Road Ensemble will work with area sixth-grade students as part of a residency at UW-Stevens Point. Tickets are available for the public who wish to observe this interactive concert.

10/10/2012
Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest” staged at UW-Stevens Point
The Department of Theatre and Dance will stage Oscar Wilde's hilarious play, "The Importance of Being Earnest," Oct. 12-14 and 18-20.

10/9/2012
Cinematic history discussed at UW-Stevens Point’s University Evening
Religious Studies Assistant Professor Shanny Luft will discuss early Hollywood and fundamentalism at the annual University Evening on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m.

10/5/2012
Award-winning author to visit UW-Stevens Point
Poet and novelist Alex Kuo, winner of the 2002 American Book Award, will visit UW-Stevens Point to present a lecture and book reading on Tues., Oct. 9.

10/4/2012
Festival of India offers workshops, dinner, performances
The 25th annual Festival of India on Sat., Oct. 13, will offer Indian culture and food in support of education for India's women and children.

10/3/2012
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra performance to feature new faculty vocalist
Matthew Markham, a new assistant professor of voice, will join the UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra in concert in his first public performance at the university.

10/2/2012
Free lecture examines impact of presidential election
Political Science Professor Dennis Riley will talk about the upcoming presidential election in a free lecture offered at the Portage County Public Library by the College of Letters and Science.

10/2/2012
Open house marks The Cupboard’s anniversary
A food pantry run by students for students at UW-Stevens Point is marking its first successful year with an open house.

9/28/2012
Public universities to launch historic initiative committing to increase number of baccalaureate degrees by 3.8 million
UW-Stevens Point has joined an initiative to increase the number of baccalaureate degrees earned in the U.S.

9/26/2012
UW-Stevens Point among military friendly schools
A commitment to providing a supportive environment for military students has placed UW-Stevens Point on the list of 2013 Military Friendly Schools.

9/24/2012
Celebrate Hispanic culture at UW-Stevens Point
Hispanic culture and cuisine will entertain audiences at Celebracion Hispana at UW-Stevens Point on Sept. 29.