University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point eNewsletter | March 2025 | Issue 51
Research in the Rotunda: A New Historical Perspective
Student researcher Jarita Bavido was as an integral part of the research presentation “Breathing New Life into the Historical Census”, which will be presented at Research in the Rotunda on April 2. Learn more about how modern GIS technology can give us insight into Stevens Point’s past here.
Research in the Rotunda: Cleaner soils
A research group of students and faculty from UW-Stevens Point and UW-Madison are testing a different approach to offer their hand in cleaning up environment. The work has taught the researchers the power of communication and collaboration.
Physical therapy for all
Community members are benefitting from a partnership between the Stevens Point Area YMCA and UW-Stevens Point’s Doctor of Physical Therapy program, which allows doctoral students to offer free physical therapy services and have clinical experiences as they begin their studies.
Water Inspires Artistry
Five UW-Stevens Point students created art and learned about waterways and ecosystems as part of a Universities of Wisconsin project that pairs students and water professionals to celebrate the state’s lakes and rivers.
We’ve got a great show for you tonight!
Chad Harlow (’97) grew up in rural Wisconsin with dreams of making it to New York. Fast forward to the present, Harlow blew his dreams out of the water with an Emmy Award win for his work at his dream job on Saturday Night Live!
Unleashing Women in Natural Resources
The Women Trailblazers podcast is back with Series 3: Unleashing Women in Natural Resources. This series follows three women alumni from the UW-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources who enact change in conservation and natural resource education. Episode 1 features retired Mt. Rushmore National Park Superintendent and Trailblazer Award Winner Cheryl Schreier ’79.
Mascots on Main: Sustainable Partnerships
Chancellor Thomas Gibson and Stevie Pointer continue their trip around Stevens Point as part of the “Mascots on Main” initiative. PROCESS in downtown Stevens Point offers a variety of sustainable products and has a refillery station for students looking to align their sustainability practices with the university’s. Thanks to PROCESS for its continued support of UWSP and the Universities of Wisconsin.
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