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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+), […]

By Brianna Weaver A beloved Marshfield food truck, well-known for its unique take on food favorites, is blossoming into its own restaurant. It’s conveniently located to not only serving the community, but also the students of UWSP Marshfield. A banana split without the ice cream, fruit pancake tacos, and a cheeseburger eggroll. While those may sound […]

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, […]

By Bree Bylak Wildfires can happen anywhere, including here in Wisconsin. UW-Stevens Point Assistant Professor of Forest Ecology and former member of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Michael Tiller shared his knowledge on prevention and what the future of extreme fires could look like. Just this year, the Wildfire Dashboard from the Wisconsin Department […]

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 […]

In Wisconsin’s serene wetlands, wildlife conservation is soaring to new heights. Amanda Griswold, a graduate student in the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is using drones equipped with thermal cameras to transform how biologists monitor waterfowl populations and protect critical habitats. Griswold’s research, guided by her adviser, Assistant Professor Ben […]

This article is the first in the Innovations in Technology series within Point of U, focusing on new technological tools used to advance education at UW-Stevens Point. Watch for future issues for articles about artificial intelligence and other innovations in use at the university. When you think of evidence that can be used in court […]

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 […]

A veteran law enforcement officer has been named the new chief of Police and Security Services at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Chief Michele Haywood began her new role on Jan. 6. As this is a sworn law enforcement management position, she will be responsible for the leadership, planning, direction, operations and management of the […]