​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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11/14/2019
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra and choirs to perform together in concert
The concert will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 21-22, in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

11/14/2019
From classic to swing, find it at UW-Stevens Point's Jazz Band concert
The Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19.

11/11/2019
Greuel and Vos to perform folk music at UW-Stevens Point
Adam Greuel of Horseshoes and Hand Grenades and Sarah Vos of Dead Horses will perform together at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in The Encore Room at the Dreyfus University Center.

11/8/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau's 'Playboy of the Western World' opens Nov. 14
The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 14-16, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 17, in the James F. Veninga Theater in the UW Center for Civic Engagement, 625 Stewart Ave., Wausau.

11/7/2019
UW-Stevens Point's Cornerstone Press to launch updated edition of 'The Wisconsin Idea'
The event will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Dreyfus University Center and is free and open to the public.

11/5/2019
UW-Stevens Point to hold Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
The ceremony, open to the public, will be held at noon at the Alumni Room in the Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St., Stevens Point.

10/31/2019
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses role of media in a democracy
"The Role of Media in a Healthy Democracy" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, presented by Saemyi Park, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science.

10/30/2019
UW-Stevens Point receives largest individual gift from Port Edwards teacher
A gift of $4.3 million from the estate of Dorothea Harju, an alumna, has been made to the UWSP Foundation for the School of Education.

10/30/2019
UW-Stevens Point's 'Clown Bar' combines comedy, film noir, quirky characters
Featuring singing, dancing, physical and word-play comedy mixed with a classic crime film style, the show will be performed at the Jenkins Theatre Nov. 8-10 and 14-16.

10/24/2019
Learn about wildlife this November at Schmeeckle Reserve
Led by UW-Stevens Point students, these programs meet at the reserve's Visitor Center, located at 2419 North Point Dr., Stevens Point.

10/24/2019
Noel Compass Scholars Program honored with state diversity award
The Noel Compass Scholar Program at UW-Stevens Point received the 2019 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award from the State Council on Affirmative Action as part of the 20th Annual Diversity Awards.

10/23/2019
UW-Stevens Point offers weekly 'Story Time at the Museum' in November and December
Story Time at the Museum is a free, weekly public program held from 10-11 a.m. through Friday, Dec. 13 (no program Friday, Nov. 29).

10/22/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield stages comedy 'The 39 Steps' Nov. 1-3
Performances will be offered at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Helen Connor Laird Theater, 2000 W. 5th St., Marshfield.

10/19/2019
 UW-Stevens Point celebrates Homecoming, 125 years and its first capital campaign
UW-Stevens Point's Bridge Builder donors helped raise more than $41.5 million during the university's first capital campaign.

10/17/2019
UW-Stevens Point named a Bicycle Friendly University
The League of American Bicyclists awarded the university with a bronze level designation in recognition of UW-Stevens Point's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.

10/11/2019
Apply for free to UW-Stevens Point
Between Oct. 14-28, students may apply to attend UW-Stevens Point's four-year campus in Stevens Point or two-year branch campuses in Wausau and Marshfield in fall 2020 without paying the $50 application fee.

10/10/2019
Celebrate African Adventure Week at UW-Stevens Point Oct. 21-25
From lectures on Africa to the grand opening of the new African exhibit, there is something for all ages to enjoy.

10/10/2019
Symphonic Wind Ensemble to bring new works to UW-Stevens Point
The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

10/9/2019
Celebrate 125 years at UW-Stevens Point Homecoming Oct. 18-19
Activities will include a reception for a 125th anniversary exhibit, alumni gatherings, a music fundraiser, football game and Pointer Gala.

10/9/2019
​ Tour the 'Gods of the Solar System' at UW-Stevens Point
"Gods of the Solar System" will be offered at 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 20 and 27 and Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24.

10/8/2019
Contest seeks Schmeeckle-inspired photos, art and writing
Submit entries by Nov. 6. Entries will be displayed in December at the Portage County Public Library and Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center.

10/7/2019
Population dynamics is focus of conference for leaders in small cities
The conference, Oct. 16-17, is aimed at officials, professionals, researchers, citizens and others interested in public participation and civic advancement in small cities and towns.

10/3/2019
Nature programs at Schmeeckle Reserve this October
Enjoy hands-on activities at the Fall Candlelight Hike Festival, a Preschool Discovery Program or a family nature program this month.

10/2/2019
Campus Band and Wind Symphony Band to perform together Oct. 16
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point. 

10/1/2019
UW-Stevens Point's 'Experience the Music of the 20s' provides entertainment, scholarships
Offered at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, "Experience the Music of the 20s" is the annual Music Department fundraiser.

10/1/2019
UW-Stevens Point recognized as StormReady® by National Weather Service
UW-Stevens Point is the first university in the National Weather Service-Green Bay forecast area to earn this designation after meeting a set of rigorous warning criteria.

9/30/2019
Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble to perform at UW-Stevens Point
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

9/26/2019
'The Spitfire Grill' brings small-town charm, music to the UW-Stevens Point stage
The musical will be performed Oct. 11-13 and 16-19 at the Studio Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center.

9/25/2019
Combined Choirs to present first concert of the semester
The choirs will perform with the theme "One Voice, Many Colors" on Friday, Oct. 11.

9/24/2019
UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses Wisconsin's beer heritage
"Wisconsin's Beer Heritage" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, presented by Terese Barta, associate professor in the Department of Biology.