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Are you interested in public service? Have you ever wondered what is it really like to work in the U.S. Congress? Two former congressmen will speak on their experiences in a free community event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. Congress to Campus provides the unique opportunity for honest dialogue and civic education […]

The Marshfield Cultural Fair, a tradition of over two decades with exhibits, crafts, food and entertainment from around the world, returns to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield on Saturday, Feb. 22. It will be held throughout the campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will include performances in the Upper Commons […]

Local author and emeritus professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Neil F. Payne has launched his latest book, “Wildlifer: Wisconsin Origin to Climate Change”. The compelling new work published by UW-Stevens Point’s Cornerstone Press explores Wisconsin’s wildlife profession’s beginning, habitat diversity and the vast importance wildlife ecosystem management relative to climate […]

A dramatization of the early life and loves of William Shakespeare will be shared by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Department of Theatre and Dance Feb. 6-9, with staged readings of the play on the Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wausau campuses. “A Cry of Players,” written by American writer and essayist William Gibson, will be […]

An installation by Wisconsin artists Michelle Grabner and Brad Killam is on display at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Gallery. “Swept Over the Rug,” featuring contemporary artwork by Grabner and Killam, is on exhibit now through Friday, March 7. An opening reception will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 from 5-8 p.m. Grabner’s depiction of […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hosting a variety of music concerts on its campuses in Stevens Point and Marshfield this month.   UW-Stevens Point concerts will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Noel Fine Arts Center Michelsen Hall, 1800 Portage Street, Stevens Point. Tickets are $17 for the general public, $15 for seniors (62+), […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s School of Education will host a free watch party for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference on Jan. 28. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 in the Dreyfus University Center Theater and is hosted by the UW-Stevens Point School of Education. Early childhood professionals, […]

Discover the relationship between art and wetland habitats with the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “The Art of Waterbird and Wetland Management” speaker series will begin Thursday, Jan. 30, featuring talks from seven land management and creative naturalist professionals. The series will be held weekly on Thursday nights from 5-6 […]

A new restaurant will open next week at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus, offering breakfast and lunch to students, faculty, staff and community members. The Hungry Hub will hold a grand opening event on Monday, Jan. 27, at 10 a.m. at the UWSP at Marshfield Commons. Operated by Sherri and Bruce Winer […]

Honoring his life and legacy of civil rights, Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be celebrated with a free, public event at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month. The third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative event, “Freedom: Your Voice, Instilling Hope and Joy,” will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22, […]

Quest through galaxies this February at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in January and February. All regular public shows are around one hour long and include a 25-min presentation focusing on the current night sky of Central Wisconsin (bright stars, constellations, […]

See the masterful retelling of the beloved musical “Godspell” at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jan. 31-Feb.2 and Feb. 6-8. “Godspell”, written by award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz, will be staged in the Helen Connor Laird Theatre, 2000 W 5th St., Marshfield. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. starting Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 and […]