​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
Current releases may be found at the News Center.


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2/18/2019
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra to perform Hungarian works
Titled "Hungarian Pictures," the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

2/18/2019
UW-Stevens Point at Wausau hosts 24-Hour Arts Challenge March 1-2
The non-competitive Arts Challenge is open to anyone high school-age and older. Participants may choose to showcase their talents in one of four categories: visual arts, theater, creative writing and choir.

2/8/2019
Three-year degree among UW-Stevens Point proposed initiatives
UW-Stevens Point has proposed expanding capacity in several high-demand academic programs and piloting a three-year degree program. Chancellor Bernie Patterson presented UW-Stevens Point's request to the UW System Board of Regents today.

1/31/2019
Join 'Swing Fling' for jazz music and dancing at UW-Stevens Point
Held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, the event features the university's Jazz Ensemble and members of the National Dance Education student organization.

1/31/2019
​ UW-Stevens Point faculty expert discusses role of gender in children's toy interests
"Barbies or Monster Trucks? The Role of Gender in Children's Toy Interests" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, presented by Erica Weisgram, professor in the UW-Stevens Point Department of Psychology.

1/30/2019
UW-Stevens Point to host natural resources speaker series
The series will be held in February and March and will address diversity in natural resources management. The first will be held Thursday, Feb. 7.

1/30/2019
UW-Stevens Point to host North Regional Wisconsin Science Olympiad
The public may attend for free from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.

1/29/2019
UW-Madison student artist to exhibit work at UW-Stevens Point at Wausau
Eva Gabriella Flynn will present "Cielitos Lindos," or "Sweet Little Skies," in the gallery from Monday, Feb. 4, through Friday, Feb. 22.

1/29/2019
Register for Learning is ForEver program at UW-Stevens Point
Members may enjoy educational workshops on a variety of topics as well as discussions and field trips.

1/28/2019
'Kodachrome' stage reading to be held at UW-Stevens Point
"Kodachrome" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9, in the Studio Theatre in the Noel Fine Arts Center.

1/28/2019
Model United Nations summer camp offered at UW-Stevens Point
The third annual Model United Nations (UN) summer day camp will be offered Wednesday through Friday, August 7-9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for students in grades 7-12.

1/25/2019
Tourneés French Film Festival returning to Wausau
The film series will be held throughout February at the UW-Stevens Point at Wausau campus.

1/23/2019
UW-Stevens Point offers 'Story Time at the Museum'
Offered every other Friday starting Feb. 1, Story Time is a free, public program that brings natural history to life through books.

1/22/2019
Arts Bash 2019 offers a night of creativity, food and fun
Arts Bash 2019, "Sweet 16th," will be held at 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the UW-Stevens Point Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage St., Stevens Point.

1/22/2019
UW-Stevens Point hosts Jazz Festival, Tom Harrell concert
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Harrell, a creative jazz instrumentalist and composer, will perform with his quartet.

1/18/2019
Faculty soloist to present concert Jan. 30
Music Professor Susan Bender, soprano, will perform works by Bach, Debussy and Barber, with musical accompaniment.

1/18/2019
​ Upcoming Centertainment events at UW-Stevens Point
Hypnotists, comedians and musicians will perform at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in January and February.

1/16/2019
Aquatic classes for adults at UW-Stevens Point this winter and spring
Adults with arthritis and older adults looking for a low-impact workout to improve strength and balance are offered aquatic classes this winter and spring through the Special Needs Aquatic Program (SNAP) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

1/14/2019
 Taste of Wisconsin event set at UW-Stevens Point
Wisconsin at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.   The event is set for Friday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Laird Room of the Dreyfus University Center on campus. Participants must be age 21 or older.

1/11/2019
Treehaven offering weekend workshop with the Timber Wolf Information Network
Spend the weekend of Jan. 26-27 studying and tracking wolves with professionals and members of the Timber Wolf Information Network (TWIN) at Treehaven, a field station of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

1/11/2019
UW-Stevens Point offers planetarium shows Sunday and Monday evenings
"Dawn of Astronomy" will be offered at 2 p.m. Sundays, January 20 and 27, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 and March 3.

12/26/2018
 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop set for February 2019
The workshop offers hands-on classes taught by experienced instructors. Participants select four outdoor activities from 24 options.

12/18/2018
Gifts of $1 million to UW-Stevens Point create first waterfowl graduate position
The gifts will create the Douglas and Carol Federighi Waterfowl Graduate Assistantship in the College of Natural Resources, representing the first fully endowed graduate assistantship in the university's history.

12/13/2018
Stevens Point named 6th best university town in nation
Wallet Hub examined 415 cities of varying sizes across three key dimensions: wallet friendliness, social environment, and academic and economic opportunities.

12/10/2018
Regents approve doctor of physical therapy program at UW-Stevens Point
The program will be the only one in the northern half of Wisconsin and will help address regional and rural needs in the state.

12/7/2018
Alumnus CEO of 3M to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Mike Roman will speak to graduates and their family and friends at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Multi-Activity Center.

12/4/2018
UW-Stevens Point to host Tuba Christmas
The eighth annual event will be held Friday, Dec. 14. Players will rehearse at 5 p.m. and a free concert will be held at 7:30 p.m.

12/3/2018
 Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve names art contest winners
Winners in each category will be honored at an opening reception from 4:30-5:45 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Portage County Public Library, 1001 Main St. in Stevens Point. The public is welcome to attend.

11/30/2018
Choirs to sing music of the holiday season at UW-Stevens Point
The concert will be held Friday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center.

11/30/2018
UW-Stevens Point Wind Symphony Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble to perform
The concert will be held Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m., featuring wind instruments, percussion and a blend of classical and jazz sounds.