​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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6/1/2017
Friends of Schmeeckle summer program series
All are held from 6:30-8 p.m. and begin at the Schmeeckle Reserve Visitor Center, 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point. Programs are free and open to the public.

5/30/2017
UW-Stevens Point pays tribute to Dean Chris Cirmo
Chris Cirmo, a dean at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point who championed civil discourse, critical thinking and access to public higher education, died unexpectedly Thursday while jogging.

5/30/2017
Camp COFAC offers music and video production residential camps
Register now for Camp COFAC-Music and Camp COFAC-Video Production camps, held June 18-24 with instruction by UW-Stevens Point faculty members.

5/25/2017
Summer planetarium shows at UW-Stevens Point
Hour-long programs will be offered on select days in June and July in the Science Building on campus. The public may attend free of charge.

5/22/2017
New summer day camp offers acting, video, writing, gardening and cooking classes
Created for students ages 11-15, Point Ed Summer Camp will be offered July 17-21 and July 24-28, during the same weeks as the American Suzuki Institute.

5/19/2017
Computer information systems student wins national research fellowship
Brian Hall has the rare distinction of receiving a fellowship for doctoral studies as an undergraduate. The fellowship provides $138,000, or three years of support, for a graduate program anywhere in the nation.

5/18/2017
Alumna named new dean of University College
As the new dean, Gretel Stock-Kupperman takes on leadership of several key academic areas within the University College, including advising, tutoring, disability services and the library.

5/15/2017
Model United Nations summer camp offered at UW-Stevens Point
Take on the role of a diplomatic representative while learning about international issues and relations at the Model United Nations (UN) summer day camp offered at UW-Stevens Point.

5/10/2017
UW-Stevens Point presents inaugural Commitment to Diversity medals
The first-ever Chancellor's Medals for Commitment to Diversity were presented to seven people, including long-time area residents, at UW-Stevens Point in May.

5/9/2017
UW-Stevens Point professor honored with civic engagement award
Dorothy De Boer received the 2017 Sister Joel Read Civic Engagement Practitioners Award.

5/8/2017
Alumnus and professional sports administrator to address UW-Stevens Point graduates
Robert Whitsitt, a 1977 graduate and former president of three professional sports teams, will speak to nearly 1,300 graduates in ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20.

5/5/2017
UW-Stevens Point named U.S. Green Ribbon School for sustainability
UW-Stevens Point was selected as the top Wisconsin institution of higher education for Green Ribbon Schools and advanced for consideration at the national level.

5/4/2017
UW-Stevens Point senior acting and musical theatre students to showcase their talents
This year's class of nine students will preview their Senior Showcase performances at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Noel Fine Arts Center Room 221.

5/2/2017
Guest speaker to discuss space mission to Saturn
A NASA scientist will discuss the Cassini-Huygens mission to Saturn in a free, public talk on Friday, May 12.

5/1/2017
UW-Stevens Point Jazz Ensemble to feature student and guest composers
The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

5/1/2017
UW-Stevens Point experts discuss U.S.-Cuba relations at free community lecture
"Rebuilding U.S.-Cuba Relations" will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, presented by Anju Reejhsinghani, associate professor of history, and Jennifer Collins, associate professor of political science.

4/27/2017
Outstanding faculty and staff recognized at UW-Stevens Point
The University Awards ceremony honored 10 faculty members, five staff members and several others for years of service.

4/25/2017
 UW-Stevens Point stages 'Blood Wedding'
The powerful drama will be performed by the Department of Theatre and Dance in the Studio Theatre of the Noel Fine Arts Center May 5-7 and 10-12.

4/25/2017
Candlelight Hike, workshops at Schmeeckle Reserve
Connect with nature this May with activities and a candle-lit walk through Schmeeckle Reserve.

4/24/2017
Centertainment offering performances in May
A comedian, night of belly dancing and several alternative bands will perform at UW-Stevens Point.

4/21/2017
UW-Stevens Point names new vice chancellor for business affairs
As Vice Chancellor Greg Diemer prepares to retire June 30, his successor has been selected. Kristen Hendrickson, who has 14 years of experience with the UW System, will assume the role.

4/20/2017
Joint concert of UW-Stevens Point Concert Band and Wind Ensemble
Held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, the concert will feature guest conductor Joseph Hermann, director of bands at Tennessee Technological University (TTU) in Cookeville, Tenn.

4/20/2017
UW-Stevens Point's Soiree Musicale provides entertainment, scholarship funding
A fundraiser for the Music Department, the event includes a reception with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar, followed by a concert in Michelsen Hall at 7:30 p.m. and an afterglow party featuring desserts and a cash bar.

4/19/2017
Take Back the Night events set for April 26 at UW-Stevens Point
The Women's Resource Center at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has organized a night of events to focus on ending sexual, relationship, and domestic violence. It caps off Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April.

4/19/2017
UW-Stevens Point event to offer discussion on drug abuse epidemic
"The Small City Drug Abuse Epidemic (and what to do about it)" will be held from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Room 116 in the College of Professional Studies, 1901 Fourth Ave., Stevens Point. The public is encouraged to attend and participate.

4/18/2017
Campus Band, Orchestra to perform May 2 at UW-Stevens Point
The concert will feature the performances of four cello students as well as student conductors.

4/18/2017
UW-Stevens Point choirs to feature songs from the British Isles
The concert will be offered Thursday, May 4, in Michelsen Hall, featuring the Women's Choir, Concert Choir and Choral Union.

4/12/2017
Eco-fair, speakers highlight Earth Week 2017 at UW-Stevens Point
Earth Week is April 17-22. Events include an eco-fair, concert and various speakers, films and activities with the theme, "diversity in the natural resources."

4/12/2017
Jazz Band to perform at UW-Stevens Point
Enjoy "The Blues, Love and Peace: A Jazz Journey II" as the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jazz Band performs its last concert of the semester.

4/12/2017
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra concert to feature student award winner
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.