Marty's Message
Several universities are said to have invented Homecoming, however most experts credit the University of Missouri who in 1911, invited alumni to attend a football game and celebrate with a campus parade.
You might find it interesting that UW-Stevens Point’s first homecoming happened in 1922. On that fall day 100 years ago, we lost the game to Milwaukee Normal School; however, according to The Pointer newspaper, we hosted the "peppiest prep-meeting and snakiest snake-dance in the history of the city."
Although our 2022 homecoming did not include a snaky snake-dance, we celebrated several accomplished alumni, inducted a new class into the Athletics Hall of Fame; and held the best tailgate party in the history of UWSP–complete with music, food trucks, an obstacle course and many affinity group and alumni tents.
At the CPS alumni tent, we talked with dozens of our alumni, gave out our famous CPS Café cookies, and held a drawing that awarded several CPS scholarships.
Unfortunately just like 100 years ago, we lost the game.
Marty Loy, Ph.D.
CPS Dean
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Thanks to all the Pointers who we got to visit with Saturday during Homecoming 2022 as we passed out 300 cookies from the CPS Café while students and alumni registered for three $500 scholarships. Alumni, students, families and friends had a blast with the reunions, an obstacle course, bounce houses, food trucks, live music ... and of course, all the action at the Pointers football game, sponsored by the MBA program! View Photos
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SBE Kickstart Your Career and Senior Banquet
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Graduating seniors and local professionals took part in career roundtable discussions during our SBE Senior Banquet Thursday. The event is part of the "Kickstart Your Career!" programming and brings our seniors together with Corporate Partners. Special thanks to our guest speaker Ray Ackerlund '96, president at Skyward, who encouraged students to take full advantage of the resources and connections SBE provides – even after graduation. View Photos | Etiquette Dinner + Perfectly Polished Professional
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Cultures, Imposters and the Rise of Women in Every Sector
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A sold-out crowd, including nearly 40 from UWSP, heard from Associate Professor of Management and MBA Director Lyna Matesi at the 2022 Women in Business Luncheon on Sept. 29, hosted by Portage County Business Council. The event provided an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network safely, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, learn something new and have fun doing it. Matesi presented "Cultures, Imposters and the Rise of Women in Every Sector" and challenged attendees to strategize about the role of women in the future of Central Wisconsin. Read More | View Photos
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Sustaining Quality Educator Preparation Programs
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School of Education Assistant Dean Lynda Fernholz (right) and Michelle Boernke, campus executive of UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, recently presented at the 2022 Teacher Education Council of State Colleges and Universities (TECSCU) Fall Conference in Denver. The presentation, "Full STEAM Ahead – Sustaining Quality Educator Preparation Programs," highlighted the collaboration between the School of Education and the Marshfield branch campus in promoting pathways into education careers, especially in STEAM for middle school girls in rural school districts. Read More
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SBE Students Present at Internship Expo
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A total of 97 summer interns from the UW-Stevens Point School of Business and Economics presented about their experiences during the SBE Internship Expo in the Dreyfus University Center Laird Room on Sept. 26. Read Program | View Photos
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Social Wellness Challenge for Delta Dental
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Students in Prof. Sallie Scovill's Employee Wellness practicum kicked off a month-long program for employees at Delta Dental of Wisconsin. Each week, students will host special events using Delta Dental's brand new facilities like outdoor walking trails, fitness center, and even the game room to promote social connections and holding tournaments for employees. The last week of Halloween there will even be a costume contest, special treats, photo booths, and a trick-or-treat walk. View Photos
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DPT Program hosts Prospective Students
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The Doctor of Physical Therapy program welcomed more than 25 prospective students for our second cohort and their guests for a Campus Visit Day Sept. 16. Visitors heard from DPT faculty about the program and application process; got questions answered from current DPT students; heard from campus resources; took part in networking and a crossword team-building activity; and toured campus and our new DPT facilities. View Photos
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UW-Stevens Point campus and community is invited to hear from culinary historian Jessica B. Harris during a two-day visit in Wausau (Oct. 25) and Stevens Point (Oct. 26). Harris wrote “High on the Hog,” an award-winning book that was the basis for an acclaimed Netflix series by the same name. She is considered a ranking authority on foods and foodways of the African Diaspora and a personal friend of Chancellor Thomas Gibson. These events are a part of our 120th Anniversary of Home Economics at UWSP. Register Now!
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Join the School of Business and Economics at the annual Business and Society Lecture Series on Friday, Oct. 28, featuring Liz Nilsen, the associate director of the Agile Strategy Lab at the University of North Alabama, director of operations of the Strategic Doing Institute and co-author of the award-winning 2019 book, Strategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership. Register Now!
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