The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper
On Thursday, Nov. 29, the Stevens Point Academic Representation Council released an open letter to the UW Board of Regents that expressed a lack of confidence in Bernie Patterson, Chancellor of UWSP. The letter brought forward a series of accusations against Patterson and his administration. These accusations illustrated cases of administration’s supposed neglect and mismanagement over the last several years ... Read More »
Tag Archives: COFAC
How the CAC Came to Be
The word “gymnasium” carved into the back of the Communication Arts Center has been a basis for countless rumors I have heard that the building was once a high school. I kept wondering about the history of the building I spend most of my days, so I decided to investigate. In the year of 1926, President John Francis Sims of ... Read More »
UWSP Jazz Festival Honors Don Greene and Benny Goodman
The 27th annual University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Jazz Festival invites middle school and high school jazz ensembles from all over Wisconsin and Minnesota for a day of workshops and master classes, culminating in a professional show that’s open to the public. “This year is a special year,” said Mathew Buchman, professor and director of Jazz Studies. “It marks the fiftieth ... Read More »
UW-Stevens Point to cut $2.5 Million from Budget
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point needs to cut 2.5 million dollars from their spending for the fiscal year of 2019, which begins July 2018. Provost Greg Summers said that there is an ongoing structural deficit that was in danger of growing beyond six to seven million dollars. Structural deficit is when the spending goes beyond the revenue. “Part of this ... Read More »
State Solo and Ensemble Allows for Departmental Growth
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Music hosted the Wisconsin School Music Association State Solo and Ensemble festival on Saturday, May 2, featuring the largest collection of musical talent on campus for the year. At the festival, high school students from across the state performed in front of judges, who rated them on a scale of 1-5. This event gives ... Read More »
COFAC Dean Says Farewell
Jeff Morin, dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication, is leaving the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for a new position as president of the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He has taught photojournalism and graphic design courses for more than 12 years. “It was a tough choice,” Morin said. “Having been a dean for 10 years, I ... Read More »
Workshop Provides Outreach to Young Musicians
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point faculty will help junior high and high school students prepare young musicians for solo and ensemble, the weekend of April 25. This will be the second year UWSP has hosted a workshop for the competition, allowing students the chance to put finishing touches on their pieces. “There are 11 music faculty members donating their time, and last ... Read More »
Experiencing the Power of the People Firsthand
The April 9 edition of The Pointer went out on newsstands around noon, and at 5:01 p.m. that same day, Chancellor Bernie Patterson sent a campus-wide email stating the elimination of the College of Fine Arts and Communication’s administrative structure is no longer on the table as a budget reduction strategy. Now I’m in no way saying my article about ... Read More »
COFAC Earns National Titles
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s College of Fine Arts and Communication was recently ranked in the top seven percent nationally, after programs in all five areas of the college were rated No. 1. “Success builds on success,” said Jeff Morin, dean of the COFAC. “We have always been able to say we are pretty good. Now we can say we ... Read More »
Students Learn from Tony Award-Winner
Six-time Tony award-winning actress Audra McDonald taught a master workshop giving select students an opportunity to learn on Wednesday, April 8. Students Bryce Dutton, Haley Haupt, Kiah Amara Fischer and Tyler Sandblom all auditioned and were chosen to attend the workshop. Tatyana Lubov was selected as an alternate. “Ms. McDonald taught me to find power in stillness and not layer ... Read More »