A talk following the evolution in our search for life outside of Earth will take place as part of a “Badger Talk” at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in November. “How can we find other life in the universe?” will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1 in UW-Stevens Point Chemistry Biology Building, Room […]

Journey light years away from home this November at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in November. 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, […]

Rocket out of orbit this October at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in October. 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, planets, […]

Department of Biology Associate Professor Lindsay Dresang strives to build connections in any way she can to help her student navigate intricate subjects. From introductory biology to human dissection and cancer biology, the range of classes she leads requires a versatile knowledge to ensure student success. While students are there to learn the facts and […]

Discover rocks and minerals, the inside of volcanoes and the depths of the Earth as part of the Junior Scientist program sponsored by the Museum of Natural History and the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Museum programs will be held at 5:30 p.m. on select Thursdays in Room A113 of […]

By Mackenzie Krumme In Wisconsin each year, dozens of books come from independent publishers that work to lift up Midwestern voices. According to Publishers Weekly, more authors are seeking small, independent publishers to take their work from manuscript to the shelf.  MORE

The Olson Museum of Natural History at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will increase its community engagement through displays and programming for all audiences with help from a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Inspire! Grant for Small Museums totals nearly $75,000 for more than two years with a […]

Travel the greater universe this September at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Allen F. Blocher Planetarium. Planetarium shows will be offered at 2 p.m. on Sundays in September. 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, planets, […]

Unparalleled. The way that Valerie Barske, UW-Stevens Point Department of History and International Studies professor, has stepped up in various roles to serve has been characterized by her colleagues as both invaluable and unparalleled.  Whether she is deeply involved in strategic planning initiatives to benefit students at the university level or co-organizing an engaging night […]

Diligent work of lab assistants leading research studies with associate chemistry professor Joe Mondloch is focused on the emerging environmental concern over per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dubbed forever chemicals. The work is bolstered by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin grant funding; one of the seven grants Dr. Mondloch has secured for ongoing PFAS adsorption […]

Emeritus Professor of Biology Bob Freckmann isn’t one for drawing attention to himself and his legacy of nature conservation. But he is hopeful that his land conservation leadership award, the Harold “Bud” Jordahl Lifetime Achievement Award, will draw attention to one of the largest land stewardship organizations in Wisconsin, the North Central Conservancy Trust (NCCT). […]

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies lecturer Ryan O’Leary has been an instrumental part in building solutions to support students in his time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield. His position is split between leading classes and working as an academic success associate in programming through the Tutoring/Learning Center. While students can make […]