UWSP Press Release Archive

1999 - Jan | Feb | March | April | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec
1998 - Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec

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August 1998

• Chancellor George today held his 3rd annual address for faculty and staff.
• A few changes on campus will greet students when classes begin on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
• Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine has rated UWSP highly in a national report of state universities.
• A UWSP historian will serve as statewide coordinator of Wisconsin History Day on May 1, 1999.
• U.S. News & World Report ranked UWSP highly in yearly ratings.
• Postcards from John Anderson's collection have been compiled in a book.
• Master's degree in environmental education degree program offered.

• A children's book of Portage County history has been published.

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September 1998

• The UWSP Foundation has reported a 50 percent increase in income over the last fiscal year.
• Urban forestry students will receive free training on Sept. 21 & 22 and Oct. 19 & 20.
• Valentina Peguero, history, recently attended an international writers' colony in Ghent, New York.
• UWSP's Dance Department has been rated highly by Dance Spirit magazine.
• Richard Ruppel, foreign languages, has published a study guide in German.
• UWSP Extension has received a UCEA Creative Program Award.
• ACT volunteers have donated over 8,600 hours to the community.
• Fifth annual Labor of Love a success in the community.
• Wisconsin's Odyssey of the Mind has received a $13,250 grant.
• Renowned ethnobotonist Mark Plotkin will speak at the annual fall assembly, at which ten faculty and academic staff members will be honored.
• A Ghanian sculptor will visit the UWSP Art & Design Dept. this month.
• UWSP recently received grants for three technology programs.
• A scholarship for history students has been established in memory of late Professor Richard Face.
• Charles Rochester Young, music, has been awarded for original works.

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October 1998

• New faculty members for the 98-99 year have been announced.
• The Paper Science Foundation announced new officers, board members and scholarship winners.
• UWSP energy education program energy education program (KEEP) has been awarded a $230,000 grant.
• Both a business and family foundation have been contributed to the UWSP Foundation by a Stevens Point banker.
• UWSP's Environmental Council has won the 1998 Earthguard Award.
• A bachelor degree in general studies is now being offered collaboratively by UWSP, UW- Marshfield and UW-Wausau.
• The works of Jeff Morin, art, have won several awards and showings.
• The UWSP Foundation has named basketball professional and alumnus Terry Porter to its board.
• Halls donate $5,000 to UWSP Foundation for biology scholarship.
• A grant won by UWSP will look at integrating diverse students in both rural and urban schools.
• The UWSP Regional Archeology Center has won a $10,000 grant.

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November 1998

• Dennis Yockers, natural resources, was named "Facilitator of the Year" in environmental education.
• Arthur Herman, professor emeritus, has written a book about peace in the 21st Century.
• A Wausau area foundation has made a donation to the CNR for minority recruitment.
• The Northcentral Wisconsin Center for Economic Education at UWSP has received affiliation from the National Council on Economic Education.
• Antique songbird eggs have been donated to the UWSP museum.
• Ten UWSP faculty members have been named to the Who's Who Among America's Teachers.
• The student American Chemical Society chapter received a national honor.
• Sarah Elkind, history, has published a book about two cities' water crises.
• The Hispanic Outlook has named UWSP in its annual Publisher's Picks.
• UWSP student tutors are helping at The Homework Center in Stevens Point.
• Three local women were recognized at an annual Women's Studies conference.
• A new course, Mind and Brain, will be taught this spring. will be taught this spring. will be taught this spring. will be taught this spring.

• UWSP museum Web site provides lesson plans for teachers who plan museum trips.

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December 1998

• Valentina Peguero, history, learned more about Cuba firsthand while making a presentation in Havana recently.
• Faculty members will attend a two-day teaching and learning summit on campus on Jan. 13 and 14.
• Donations from UWSP's "A Christmas Carol" audiences are helping Operation Bootstrap help area needy families.
• A new class, Ethnic Diversity in Wisconsin, will be offered this spring to address and gain understanding of cultural differences of area minorities.  The Noels of Stevens Point have donated funds to televise the course on cable.
• Chancellor Tom George has co-authored a book on chemical physics.
• George Kung, math, has received a U.S. patent for a balance he co-invented.
• Doug Moore, News Services, has been recognized nationally for photography.
• Joan Karlen, dance, recently presented her video dance work in Portugal.
• Robert Kase, music, will serve as National Jazz Trumpet Artist for the Edwards Musical Instrument Company.

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January 1999

• Mel Karg, UWSP's high school relations director, has retired after a 35-year career.
• Helen Godfrey, vice-chancellor of student affairs, has announced her retirement after 33 years of service to UWSP.
• Richard Ruppel, foreign language, has published a book about Gottfried Keller.
• Twelve faculty members have received sabbaticals for the 98-99 school year.
• Nearly 200 faculty and staff attended the first-ever teaching summit at UWSP.
• UW-Oshkosh to join UWSP on some international study sites.
• Several Web-accessible historic research tools are available through cooperation from the UWSP library.
• The practices of the UWSP Financial Aid Office were recently honored.
• Nancy LoPatin, history, has written a book about British political unions.

• Van Dyke endowment to support football and men's basketball programs.

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February 1999

• The UWSP Faculty Senate has approved several new programs.
• Environmental station offering camps for youth 7-17 this summer.
• Activities abound as part of UWSP's Wellness Week, March 1-5.
• The 1999 High School Environmental & Energy Action Conference is set at UWSP on April 28.
• Over 100 students are studying abroad through UWSP this spring.
• UWSP Foundation distributes $95,000 in unrestricted funds.
• University Center to celebrate 40th anniversary with weeklong activities.
• Kappa Delta Pi is seeking donations for RIF week in local schools.
• William Skelton, history, has American biography articles published.
• Violinist Margery Aber will hold a recital on Feb. 14.
• A conference focusing on child abuse prevention and treatment is set at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn on April 14-16.
• 65 UWSP students have been named to the "Who's Who" national directory.

• UWSP's Toastmasters Club is ranked first in Wisconsin and the UP.

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March 1999

• Festivities begin April 5 to celebrate American Indian Awareness week.
• Pray-Sims Hall will host a multicultural food sampling event on April 10.
• UWSP program encourages young women to pursue computer sciences
• A summer computer program for kids will benefit from a $11,000 DPI grant.
• Steps were taken towards a $21.5 million project to expand the Fine Arts Center.
• A Stevens Point resident has donated a piano to the university.
• CenterPoint Marketplace now serves as a UWSP ticket office outlet.
• The second floor of Watson Hall has been named in honor of retired UWSP educators.
• Sister Helen Prejean, author of "Dead Man Walking," will speak at UWSP March 23.
• College of Professional Studies Dean Joan North raises worms.
• Two original orchestral works by Charles Rochester Young published.
• Conservationists from around the world to celebrate  50th anniversary of Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac" on Friday, April 9 and 10 at UWSP.
• William Lawlor, English, has written a text about the "Beat Generation."

• UWSP students to raise money for conservation with the annual Eagle Walk.

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April 1999

• Helen Godfrey, student affairs, was honored by the university child care center.
• Sentry Insurance Foundation's annual gift to UWSP supports many programs.
• Classified employees honored with Sargis Award and Recognition Awards.
• Students in grades 6-12 to gather at UWSP for Wisconsin's History Day.
• UWSP's Laird endowment now exceeds one million dollars.
• Clifton Gunderson has established an annual scholarship with UWSP Foundation.
• Odyssey of the Mind state finals to take place at UWSP on April 17.
• Earth Day/Arbor Day celebration set at Central Wisconsin Environmental Station.
• Kappa Delta Pi raised $1,000 in honor of Reading is Fundamental Week.
• Earth Week festivities set throughout campus the week of April 19-23.
• Jerry Blanche named the new director of University Relations.
• 83-year old Nelson Hall placed on Endangered Historic Properties list.
• Political science students to participate in Internet-based simulation.
• Thousands to gather for 30th Annual Trivia weekend, "Trivia Like It's 1999," in Stevens Point on April 16-18.
• Alumna named to UWSP Foundation position of director of annual giving.

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May 1999    

• UWSP alum Kevin Shibilski recognized as TRIO Achiever.
• UWSP to upgrade its telephone system upgrade its telephone system for Y2K and Enhanced 911 service.
• Sharon Cloud, Native American Center, awarded by Wisconsin American Indian Education Association. Native American Center, awarded by Wisconsin American Indian Education Association. Native American Center, awarded by Wisconsin American Indian Education Association. Native American Center, awarded by Wisconsin American Indian Education Association.
• Alumni Association honors Distinguished Alumni and Alumni Service winners.
• Anonymous donor gives $50,000 endowment for jazz studies scholarship.
• UWSP Foundation names new board members and reports gifts.
• Marvin Lang, chemistry, honored by Finnish Chemical Society.
• Center for Economic Education at UWSP joins national campaign.
• Interior architecture program at UWSP has been re-accredited.
• Charles Rochester Young, music, has music published on a compact disc.
• Stan Szczytko, water science, has published a book about stoneflies.
• Faculty and academic staff to be recognized at the spring commencement.
• Lucinda Thayer, music, has been elected to a state choral position.
• Tom George, chancellor, has co-edited a book on chemistry and physics.
• Support for Becoming an Outdoors-Woman now tops $1 million.
• Communication students produce online magazine about UWSP.
• Communication room named for the late Professor Larry Kokkeler.

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June 1999

• Environmental education center wins World Wildlife Fund grant.
• Rory Suomi, physical education, has been recognized for arthritis research.
• UWSP has received almost $100,000 in technology grants for a teaching program.
• Seventeen Suzuki voice students are traveling to Finland to perform.
• UWSP's Big Band Express to play at Indian Crossing Casino June 25.
• CWES receives grant to help forest study forest study in area schools.

• UWSP students create exhibit of "Days Gone By" at Plover historical museum.

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July 1999

• Barbara Paul, library, and Justus Paul, L & S dean, have compiled a bibliography of Wisconsin history, the first like it since 1947.
• Doug Moore, News Services, was again honored for producing a slide show program about agates.

• George Kraft, Groundwater Center, wins service award from professional society.

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August 1999

• UWSP begins 107th academic year on Sept. 2, with some changes on campus.
• U.S. News and World Report rated UWSP fifth in Tier One of Midwestern public universities.
• Conservative crusader Jack Thompson to speak at UWSP's fall assembly.
• Million dollar renovation to improve energy efficiency at UWSP.

• LETS program at UWSP recognized with national award.

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September 1999

• Student Employment Office aids community business and residents as well as students.
• Sarah Elkind, history, won a national award for her 1998 book about water management history.
• Michael Dresen, UW-Extension, has received a Lake Stewardship Award.
• Area students are researching Wisconsin history for History Day 2000 in April.
• A grant opportunity for schools, state agencies and others is available through WEEB at UWSP.
• Kathy Ackley, English, has had a second edition published of her second college English text.
• Senior Corey Jaskolski, a former high school dropout, was honored as a top physics researcher.
• UWSP's chapter of the Society of American Foresters was named third in the nation.
• Stevens Point businessmen with matching pledges challenge alumni to support UWSP.
• Renee Craig-Odders, Spanish, has published a book on detective stories in Spain.
• UWSP has received a $319,000 grant to continue and expand the Wisconsin Lakes program.
• The volunteer student group, ACT, placed 1,500 students in 92 programs last year.
• A student delegation from Germany will visit UWSP's Sunset Lake environmental station.
• Terry Porter Scholarship Golf Outing raises $16,000 for Milwaukee minority students.
• Robert Tomlinson of South Dakota has been named assistant chancellor for student affairs.
• Jyotsna Chander, mathematics, recognized with statewide award for women of color.
• The University Child Learning and Care Center has received a federal grant of $127,000.
• College of Natural Resources to begin using $2.15 million grant for technology enhancement.
• UWSP recognizes faculty and academic staff for outstanding teaching, scholarship and service.
• Central Wis. Archeology Center receives $20,000 grant for the state historical society.

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October 1999

• Diversity class sessions and discussions to be shown on Cable Access 3 in Stevens Point.
• Gina Anderson named Student of the Year by Wis. Music Educators Assoc.
• Paper and education UWSP-Extension programs recognized for creativity.
• UWSP's Treehaven field station has received the Ambassador Award from the Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce.
• Charles Young, music, has been named Wisconsin Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
• Students in UWSP's Eco-hall are helping local grade schoolers learn about the environment.
• A Minneapolis-based sculptor's piece, "Basin," has been installed by the CNR building.
• The UWSP Foundation held its annual meeting, electing new officers and announcing a 28 percent increase in total giving.
• The UWSP Foundation Board has four new members.
• UWSP graduates have one of the best loan repayment records in the state.
• Job placement of UWSP grads is very high, according to the campus' Career Services office.
• Donna Decker, English, has published a book of poetry about Key West, its people and scenery.
• Ron Strege has been named the director for multicultural affairs at UWSP.
• Becoming an Outdoors-Woman to hold conference on diversity Oct. 29-30.
• Over $2.8 million in extramural grants were awarded to UWSP.
• Newly remodeled UWSP Planetarium to be dedicated and begin public shows.
• Free Schmeeckle Reserve guide available at several community outlets.

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November 1999

• J.J. Keller and Assoc. have donated $11,000 to the School of Health Promo. and Human Dev.
• UWSP honors local teachers who are helping education students become better teachers.
• Robert Mosier, residential living, has won an award for distinguished service in housing.
• National crime study gives community and UWSP good marks.
• A UWSP alumna will make her Broadway debut in "Les Miserables" on Tues., Nov. 16.
• The PAPER Academy now offers two new courses for paper industry employees.
• Charles Young, music, has won his fifth American Society of Composers award.
• Award-winning author Joyce Johnson will visit UWSP and make presentations on Nov. 18-19.
• UWSP diversity class sessions will be shown on Wausau's public access channel 10. (Sessions will also be shown on Stevens Point cable access channel 3)
• UWSP energy education program earns grant to expand environmental education.
• Bunmi Olatunji, a senior psychology major, is taking his research to the national level.
• Partners in PAPER Academy program were recently recognized by UW-Extension.
• UWSP's Safety and Health Protection program has received a federal grant.

• UWSP's Groundwater Center was awarded a grant to model groundwater flow.

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December 1999

• Charles Rochester Young, music, has won first prize in a national composition competition.
• Robert Kase, music, has returned from studying baroque trumpet in Germany.
• Two faculty members have been awarded a grant for the study of Cooper's hawks.
• UWSP has brought many changes into the life of recent UWSP graduate Meas Vang.
• Robert Rosenfield, biology/wildlife, has won a grant to study raptors in Greenland.
• Diane Caporale, biology, has won a grant to study a particular strain of Lyme's disease.
• Robert Govett, forestry, has been appointed to the Governor's Council on Forestry.

• UWSP's ROTC program is one of 12 recognized nationally for training excellence.

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