​News Release Archive

The following archive includes releases from September 2011 through March 2022.
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10/21/2016
Musical comedy "La Cage Aux Folles' staged at UW-Stevens Point
The winner of multiple Tony Awards, including best musical, the classic comedy "La Cage Aux Folles" will be staged by the Department of Theatre and Dance at UW-Stevens Point Nov. 4-6 and 9-12.

10/20/2016
‘Chasing the Ghost Particle’ at UW-Stevens Point’s planetarium
"Chasing the Ghost Particle" will be offered at 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 13 and 20. The program is open to the public free of charge.

10/19/2016
Alumni honored by UW-Stevens Point
Seven alumni, including four from Central Wisconsin, were honored for achievement and service as during the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Homecoming.

10/19/2016
UW-Stevens Point series offers insight into gender identities
Bringing attention and insight into the trans community and gender identities, a weeklong series of free programs will be offered Oct. 31-Nov. 4 at UW-Stevens Point.

10/18/2016
UW-Stevens Point to host performance celebrating significant Latin women
"Tres Vidas" will be performed at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 24, at the Noel Fine Arts Center's Michelsen Hall.

10/18/2016
Friends of Schmeeckle Reserve seek art contest entries
Schmeeckle Reserve visitors inspired to take photographs, create art or write about the natural area may submit their work for the third annual Writing, Art and Photo Contest.

10/17/2016
Sustainability information fair set for Oct. 26
Learn ways to reduce energy use and live a more sustainable lifestyle during the annual National Campus Sustainability Month in October at UW-Stevens Point.

10/12/2016
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band to perform
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform Tuesday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

10/11/2016
Wisconsin Science Festival activities at UW-Stevens Point
Curiosity and creativity will be celebrated at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Oct. 20-23 as part of the Wisconsin Science Festival.

10/10/2016
Concert, Campus bands join for concert
The two bands will present a joint concert Thursday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the Noel Fine Arts Center's Michelsen Hall.

10/5/2016
UW-Stevens Point 'Go Global' for Homecoming Week
"Homecoming is the perfect opportunity for alumni and community members to come to campus and reconnect with their Pointer family and friends," said Laura Gehrman Rottier, director of Alumni Affairs.

10/5/2016
Día des los Muertos exhibit, events at UW-Stevens Point
The traditional Mexican holiday, Día des los Muertos (Day of the Dead), will be celebrated throughout October at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with an exhibit and events at the Carlsten Art Gallery.

10/4/2016
Learn about cultivating morals through video games at UW-Stevens Point
A special presentation by University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Professor Charles Joshua Horn challenges some assumptions about video games. It is part of the 13th annual University Evening.

10/4/2016
Schmeeckle Reserve offers nature programs in October
Taught by UW-Stevens Point students, the free programs meet at the reserve's Visitor Center, located at 2419 North Point Drive, Stevens Point, unless otherwise noted.

10/3/2016
UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble to perform in concert
A historic piece of music that requires increased energy and technical skill from musicians will be performed by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra in a concert with the university's Wind Ensemble.

10/3/2016
UW-Stevens Point choral groups to present joint concert
"A Choral Collage" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

9/30/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses New York, Chicago ghettos at free community lecture
David Chunyu, assistant professor of sociology, will give the free lecture Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Portage County Public Library.

9/30/2016
Local author to give talk at UW-Stevens Point
Donn Behnke, a 1975 graduate of UW-Stevens Point and author of "The Animal Keepers," a book about the 1985 SPASH cross country team, will give a talk at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.

9/22/2016
'Unnecessary Farce' staged at UW-Stevens Point
Two cops, three crooks, eight doors and the Scottish mafia get tangled together in the comedy, "Unnecessary Farce," staged by the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Oct. 14-16 and 19-22.

9/20/2016
Criminal justice the focus of conference for leaders in small cities
With a theme "Criminal Justice in the Small City," the conference begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, with a keynote address.

9/20/2016
Opera singer to perform in Stevens Point
Known as "The People's Diva," Renee Fleming will give a public performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Sentry Theater.

9/19/2016
Festival of India offers workshops, dinner, performances
Experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of India at the 29th annual Festival of India, on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Stevens Point Area Senior High School.

9/19/2016
Guest jazz drummer to perform at UW-Stevens Point
World renowned drummer and jazz musician Matt Wilson will join the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Jazz Ensemble and jazz faulty members for a concert at the end of the month.  

9/16/2016
UW-Stevens Point offers ‘Story Time at the Museum’
Preschoolers and their parents will share time together hearing stories about animals and nature this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Museum of Natural History.

9/13/2016
UW-Stevens Point in top ten of Midwestern public universities
The magazine's 2017 rankings place UW-Stevens Point tied for ninth in the top tier of Midwestern comprehensive public universities.

9/9/2016
Guest artists to perform free concert at UW-Stevens Point
Tenor Stanford Olsen and pianist Kathleen Kelly will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center. It is open to the public free of charge.

8/31/2016
Schmeeckle Reserve to host youth entertainer Tom Pease
Pease will offer the free concert on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Schmeeckle Reserve campire ring.

8/30/2016
UW-Stevens Point theatre and dance season announced
A multiple Tony Award-winning musical and a well-known, inspiring drama production are among theatrical experiences offered at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point during the 2016-17 Department of Theatre and Dance season.

8/25/2016
Planetarium shows resume at UW-Stevens Point
Take a historical and futuristic look at the red planet in "MarsQuest," showing at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium this fall.

8/24/2016
UW-Stevens Point faculty experts offer free community lectures
Faculty experts will discuss a wide variety of topics, from de-extinction and ghettos to drones and lakes, in a public lecture series offered during the academic year.