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Danielle Beschta Taking on extra duties this year, including handing the event management system for all three UWSP campuses, earned Danielle Beschta the Outsanding Work Peformance Award.As the event coordinator in Campus Reservations, Danielle took on the work of two people while a co-worker was on medical leave and after their retirement. She is instrumental […]

Over the course of a semester, Professor Robert Sirabian said his 19th century literature students will discover that issues and debates our communities wrestle with today—related to, for example, housing, pollution, labor, gender, and education—have parallels to the passionate debates about these topics during the 19th century. He became enthralled with the vibrant Victorian period […]

Professor of Physics and Astronomy Adriana Durbala accompanied two senior students on a research workshop this month at the renowned Green Bank Observatory. The National Science Foundation owns the facility within a radio quiet zone in West Virginia, featuring the world’s largest steerable radio telescope, the size of a football field.   After a three-year travel […]

From British Columbia to Mexico, from five states to several cities in Wisconsin, Biology Professor Bob Rosenfield has scaled trees for more than 40 years. It’s part of his ongoing research work on a bird of prey once believed near extinction, Cooper’s hawks. This month, his research continued on the front lawn of Old Main […]

From WSAW, Wausau, by Ben HelwigDr. Thomas Gibson officially took over as the chancellor of UW-Stevens Point in January 2021. Coming from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, Dr. Gibson noticed something special about his new campus. “They are genuine,” said Dr. Gibson. “They are passionate about their institution, UW-Stevens Point and they’re just ones […]

From student support to relocation and committee work to increasing inclusivity, Carrie Kline has been a key contributor to the needs of the University Library and its users, earning her the 2022 University Service Award. As the library’s circulation coordinator, Kline oversees circulation of the physical collection and the student employee schedule. She managed a […]

A leader in public higher education with a commitment to inclusive excellence and collaboration has been selected as the next vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and provost at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. La Vonne Cornell-Swanson will begin Aug. 8 as a key member of the chancellor’s senior leadership team. The provost serves as the university’s […]

Experience, Engagement, Service-Learning As far back as high school, Jeana Magyar has been a shoulder to lean on. She was voted by her student body as the best “peer listener.”   Professor Magyar is a trusted advisor now to hundreds of UW-Stevens Point psychology alumni who keep in touch with her as they begin and grow […]

Partnerships, Collaboration, Outreach As the Wisconsin Forestry Center outreach program manager, Haley is committed to the Wisconsin Idea, connecting the university’s expertise and resources with the forestry industry through professional training, workforce development, applied research, and other outreach. Haley is a creative, collaborative, and supportive staff member who contributes to a healthier environment on campus, […]

Diane Caporale has collected thousands of ticks during her career as a biology professor and researcher. Since moving to Wisconsin 1999, she has had help. Nearly 500 students in her molecular biology courses at UW-Stevens Point have collected ticks each year from 2000-2020. Tick surveillance is useful for predicting human disease risk. What’s especially significant […]

A new campus executive has been named at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Wausau. Ozalle Toms will begin her new role Tuesday, July 5. Formerly the assistant vice chancellor for Student Diversity, Engagement and Success and an education faculty member at UW-Whitewater, Toms has also served as a high school special education teacher. She […]

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recently recognized at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work during the 2022-23 academic year.  The Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award was given to Assistant Professor Sarah Orlofske, biology. She is a supportive teacher, working closely with students to help them think like scientists. She promotes […]