​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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4/20/2016
UW-Stevens Point to launch major fundraising campaign, names Roberts as chair
UW-Stevens Point will hold a gala Saturday, April 30 to begin the first comprehensive capital campaign in its 122-year history.

4/18/2016
 ‘Dogfight’ staged at UW-Stevens Point
  A surprising musical about finding love and compassion when it’s least deserved, “Dogfight” will be staged at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point May 6-8 and 11-13.

4/14/2016
‘Detroit Dirt’ founder headlines Earth Week 2016 at UW-Stevens Point
Earth Week activities begin Thursday, April 14, and continue until Saturday, April 23.

4/14/2016
UW-Stevens Point Wind Ensemble to presents ‘From Russia with Love’
Held at 7:30 p.m. in Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center, the concert will be conducted by Assistant Professor Michael Butler, director of bands.

4/13/2016
Campus and Concert bands to perform at UW-Stevens Point
The groups will perform Tuesday, April 26, in Michelsen Hall at the Noel Fine Arts Center.

4/11/2016
Miles to conduct his last UW-Stevens Point Symphony Orchestra concert
Professor Patrick Miles, director of orchestral activities, will retire in May. His final concert will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, at Michelsen Hall of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

4/7/2016
Graduating students to exhibit artwork
Students in the bachelor of fine arts program will show their work April 17-May 22 and students in the interior architecture and graphic design programs will share their portfolios May 22.

4/7/2016
​Student researchers present at the state, U.S. capitals
Fourteen students will present their undergraduate research in Madison April 13 and another will present his research in Washington, D.C., April 19-20.

4/6/2016
UW-Stevens Point expert discusses plastics’ effects on brain behavior
Learn about the safety of plastic chemicals in a free lecture Tuesday, April 12.

3/31/2016
UW-Stevens Point attains 100 percent renewable electricity use
UW-Stevens Point has achieved a new milestone in sustainability: It is the first university in the state to have 100 percent of its electricity come from renewable sources.

3/30/2016
U​W-Stevens Point opens research, teaching collections to the public
The public is welcome to attend from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, for exploration and fun activities.

3/28/2016
Trivia 47: ‘Not Your Father’s Contest’ set for April 15-17
The 2016 theme, “Not Your Father’s Contest,” recalls America’s love with cars by referring to a vintage Oldsmobile commercial.

3/28/2016
UW-Stevens Point to mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Several free, public activities will be held in April to offer information and awareness.

3/25/2016
Internship opportunities sought for UW-Stevens Point students
Community partners are being sought through the Career Ready Internship Program, which offers paid internships for UW-Stevens Point juniors and seniors with unmet financial need.

3/25/2016
Second annual Reeder’s Ruck planned
The second annual “Reeder’s Ruck March” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, starting at Mathias Mitchell Public Square in downtown Stevens Point.

3/23/2016
View the universe through the Hubble Telescope at the UW-Stevens Point planetarium
Shows are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays April 3, 10, 17 and 24 and May 1 and 8.

3/23/2016
Spring programs offered at Schmeeckle Reserve
Learn about the plants, animals and people of Portage County in these free, public programs.

3/22/2016
‘Wisconsin Rising!’ film, panel discussion set at UW-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point faculty members will discuss the film and issues around the citizen occupation of the state capitol building and protests in Madison and around the state.

3/21/2016
‘The Magic Flute’ opera staged at UW-Stevens Point
Mozart's opera will be performed by music students and the show is a premier of a new arrangement for the music.

3/17/2016
May 5 ground breaking set for UW-Stevens Point Chemistry Biology building
The new building will put science on display, inviting students and the public to see and feel science education and research as it happens, said Chris Cirmo, dean of the College of Letters and Science.

3/15/2016
UW-Stevens Point nursing program accredited
The nursing program meets the demand for four-year-degree-prepared nurses.

3/15/2016
UW-Stevens Point series offers insight into gender issues
The free weeklong series of programs offer education and insight on the trans community and gender issues.

3/14/2016
UW-Stevens Point’s Danstage 2016 brings original choreography to the stage
The annual dance concert will be presented April 8-10 and 14-16, featuring peices by dance faculty members and a guest choreographer.

3/14/2016
Aquatic exercise classes offered for adults
The classes are offered for adults with arthritis and older adults looking for a low-impact workout.

3/9/2016
UW-Stevens Point Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble to perform in concert
The two student groups will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Michelsen Hall in the Noel Fine Arts Center.

3/8/2016
Sentry Insurance gives UW-Stevens Point largest gift in campus history
Sentry's gift of $4 million will endow two new faculty positions and create a new major in data analytics.

3/7/2016
UW-Stevens Point faculty and staff exhibit at Carlsten Gallery
The exhibit opens Sunday, March 13, and continues through Sunday, April 10.

3/7/2016
Lynda Barry performance rescheduled
To be held Wednesday, April 13, Barry’s presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Room 221 of the Noel Fine Arts Center.

3/2/2016
UW-Stevens Point choirs join for concert
The concert “Human/Nature” will be presented Friday, March 11 by the UW-Stevens Point Women’s Choir, Concert Choir and Choral Union.

3/1/2016
Author speaks about transgender issues March 3 at UW-Stevens Point
Biologist, activist and author Julia Serano will use humor and thoughtfulness to interpret gender roles during a talk Thursday, March 3.