Former Faculty Fest enjoyed by all

The College of Professional Studies welcomed a group of former faculty and staff members back to campus for the Former Faculty Fest on Monday, June 6. Guests enjoyed a walking tour of the new Military Science facility before getting an update on CPS highlights from current faculty and staff and visiting with former colleagues during lunch.

UWSP names Daron Montgomery next director of athletics

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie L. Patterson is pleased to announce the hiring of Daron Montgomery as the next director of athletics. Montgomery comes to UWSP after 13 years at the University of Detroit Mercy, a NCAA Division I member of the Horizon League. Photos | Video

ASID selected as national Fundraiser of the Year

The UWSP American Society of Interior Designers student chapter won the national ASID Fundraiser of the Year award. The successful fundraiser was called "Indulge in Design" and included a raffle at the annual banquet which supported a chapter scholarship. This year's scholarship winners were Jacquelin Andrews, Lauren Dowell, Nicole Greuel, and Kelle Holmes.

Clinical Lab students earn accolades

Stephanie Cisewski has been selected to receive an Alpha Mu Tau Undergraduate Scholarship from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science. Scholarships are awarded to students in their last year of study in an NAACLS accredited program in clinical laboratory science. Stephanie will be completing her clinical at Wausau Aspirus Hospital. Congratulations Stephanie!

Kristen Hackbarth, a clinical laboratory science major, received the national President’s Volunteer Service Award for outstanding achievements. Kristen has volunteered for the North Central Health Care Center, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, Relay for Life, the Great American Smokeout, and many other events. Congrats and keep up the great work!

KDP Literacy Alive! Project wins national service award

The UWSP Kappa Delta Pi chapter’s Literacy Alive! Project was chosen to receive a monetary award as part of the KDP’s signature national service initiative. This prestigious award is offered through the Kappa Delta Pi Educational Foundation with special funding this year from the Tom’s of Maine 50 States for Good program.

New "pet" in the CPS backyard

The CPS has a new pet in our backyard - please welcome Pointer! A permanent sculpture on the grassy knoll between the Noel Fine Arts Center and CPS as part of the Carsten Gallery Student Advisory Committee's Public Art Symposium. Friends are welcome to pet Pointer.

CPS majors help UWSP Timbersports win title

Chopping wood isn't just for natural resources majors. Physical therapy major Allison Johnson and health science major Trisha Gilchrist were among the UWSP Timbersports team winners at the STIHL Collegiate Midwest Challenge at the annual Midwestern Foresters’ Conclave. UWSP won the overall team title.