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A series of free community lectures and film screenings at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will look at what may happen “When Robots Rule the World.” Presented by the College of Letters and Science, the series will explore the futuristic portrayal of robots in film, the daily use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in mundane tasks […]

A $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant will eliminate barriers for low-income students at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, leading them to in-demand careers in the sciences. Providing scholarships of up to $10,000 per year as well as academic and career preparation support, the S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) grant will provide […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is partnering with Milwaukee Tool to drive safer and more productive natural resource management practices. Through the partnership, students in the College of Natural Resources (CNR) will receive access to world-class tools, equipment and training. Supported by a $1 million tool and equipment endowment through 2030, this partnership will create […]

Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying tuition or fees. The goal of […]

A talented cast of young people from central Wisconsin will tell the tale of a group of newspaper sellers in New York at the turn of the 20th century in a musical production Aug. 18-20. “Newsies Jr.” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Aug. 18-19, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, […]

From murder mysteries and lively musicals to dramatic stories and original dance, the 2022-23 Department of Theatre and Dance season will take audiences on a journey at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. “This season has the theme, ‘What Lies Beneath,’ as it is specially crafted to take the audience on a journey through timeless stories, […]

The Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra Program (CWYSOP) has a new music director/Symphony Orchestra conductor, Stephan Wucherer. Wucherer joined the Central Wisconsin Youth Symphony Program as the director of the Philharmonia the summer prior to its first season in fall of 2014. He is currently part of the orchestra staff for the Howard-Suamico School District. […]

A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation has been selected as the artist who will create an outdoor memorial to Native Americans buried on campus grounds before the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point was established. Christopher Sweet, a contemporary artist, has been commissioned for the Native American burial ground memorial. His project is a mural that will be […]

Journey to a few cool planets and stars this summer at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Shows for all ages will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., with special youth-focused programs on select Mondays at 6:30 p.m. All events are free and open to the public, but donations […]

A violinist who has performed across the globe, a couple who have toured with country and bluegrass stars and a cellist with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra will offer free, public concerts as part of the 2022 American Suzuki Institute (ASI) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Held July 17-23 and July 24-30, ASI brings students, […]

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of History and International Studies has created a new 12-credit program designed to enrich student understanding of sovereign Indigenous nations.   Starting in the fall of 2022, undergraduate students will be able to supplement their major with a Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS) Certificate. The program combines interdisciplinary coursework […]

Introduce your child to playing an instrument during a free event at Riverfront Rendezvous through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Aber Suzuki Center. Held from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, July 2, at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point, the “Instrument Petting Zoo” offers the opportunity to try violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar or voice with the […]