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Soaring Through the Sky: “Night Performers” at Schmeeckle

The public had the opportunity to learn about the world of birds in Wisconsin during an event called “Wisconsin Avian Night Performers” offered at Schmeeckle Reserve in Stevens Point. This event is part of the “Spring 2018 Family Nature Programs” taking place at Schmeeckle Reserve where the public can come and learn about things from forest fires to wetlands through ... Read More »

Fish and Wildlife of the Great Lakes Region

The Wisconsin Center for Wildlife at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is hosting its fourth lecture series, “Fish and Wildlife of the Great Lakes Region.” The seminar series gives students an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals on topics that may not be covered in their ordinary class material. Scott Hygnstrom, director of the Wisconsin Center for Wildlife, said that ... Read More »

Opportunities Abound for Students to Stay Physically Active

Not being on varsity teams at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point does not mean that students cannot have fun, compete and stay healthy during the winter months. UWSP offers many facilities to students, such as the Cardio Center and Multi-Activity Center. The Cardio Center, located on the upper level of the building at 400 Illinois Ave., features many different cardio ... Read More »

UWSP Math Department Provides Tutoring for Community

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point math department is offering a free service to local students in the area. In the Fall of 2015, the math department started a free math tutoring program for local junior high and high school students as well as home-schooled students for both the fall and spring semesters. Prior to the start of this program, the ... Read More »

Central Waters to Host Monthly Tap Talks

A central Wisconsin brewery, Central Waters, is hosting a series of science-themed presentations and discussions called Tap Talks. The event will happen monthly, always with a new theme and presenter. “Our goal is to just branch out into all the different areas of the sciences,” said Paul Graham, president of Central Waters. The talks take place right at the brewery. ... Read More »

Light the Fuse: NowHere Design Conference

NowHere is an annual graphic design conference held at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. The conference will take place on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1. with a variety of events. Presentations will be given by alumni and professional designers. The conference also organizes workshops. All presentations are free to the public. Weekend pass tickets to the workshops are ... Read More »

The Best Things in Life Are Free: Portage County Public Library

The Portage County Public Library, just off campus at 1001 Main St., houses a variety of resources that benefit the community and university students. The library is free to use and students can acquire library cards, even if they aren’t from Stevens Point, with presentation of proper ID. It  is also part of the South Central Library System, a consortium ... Read More »

Merry Tuba Christmas and a Euphonic New Year

For many people, the day after Thanksgiving marks the seasonally acceptable date to start listening to holiday music. As the days of December fly by amid a flurry of the final weeks of the semester and snow, the holiday spirit grows and music from holiday radio stations to caroling to rumbles of tubas fills the air. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens ... Read More »