Beneath the bustling hallways of the Science Building at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point lies a service unknown to most Pointers, a full-service printing and design shop. Printing and Design, in Room D018 in the basement of the Science Building, offers UWSP students and faculty quick turnaround time and affordable prices for any printing needs. When Robin Spindler, printing manager for ... Read More »
Graduating and continuing students looking to build their resumes with applicable experience can now turn to Handshake to discover relevant jobs and internships that will help them gain marketable skills as well as a consistent income. In the Fall of 2017, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point switched its online job database from CareerPoint to Handshake. Handshake differs from CareerPoint in ... Read More »
Internships are increasingly becoming a requirement for college graduates looking to start their career. They help students develop the skills learned in class, understand a particular field, expand networks and gain a critical advantage to land that first professional job. In the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook 2015 survey, almost all employers mentioned they prefer to hire ... Read More »
The university is setting up a simple, electronic way for businesses and students to connect and establish internships and mentor programs efficiently. “I want to partner with our local businesses, including the Chamber of Commerce, to develop new opportunities that can establish a really connected community between the university and Chamber of Commerce,” said David Eckmann, special assistant to the ... Read More »
Graduate jobs for students pursuing careers in natural resources are particularly in demand as resource managers plan to hire seasonal employees for summer. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is regarded as one of the best undergraduate natural resource colleges in the country and has a reputation of producing top-notch students equipped with field skills. Dr. Melinda Vokoun, an assistant professor of forestry, ... Read More »
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