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Andy Moran named executive director of Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra

UW-Stevens Point Associate Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras, Andy Moran, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra (CWSO) by its Board of Directors.

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 19, 2025

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University presents 'The Pirates of Penzance' opera-comedy

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Department of Theatre and Dance will present "The Pirates of Penzance," an opera-comedy by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, from February 28 to March 2 and March 6 to 8.

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 19, 2025

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UW-Stevens Point hosts planetarium shows and laser concerts this March

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 18, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is offering a series of planetarium and laser light shows throughout March at the Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.

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Carrie Sackett discusses emotional wellness at UW-Stevens Point

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 14, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will host Carrie Sackett, known as America's loneliness coach, on February 27.

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UW-Stevens Point hosts competition for food truck association consulting solutions

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 13, 2025

An experiential learning initiative at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Sentry School of Business and Economics is offering students a chance to apply their business skills in a real-world consulting challenge.

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Wisconsin Education: 11,463 students enrolled in Wood County school districts in 2023-24 school year

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 12, 2025

There were 11,463 students enrolled in Wood County school districts in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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UW-Stevens Point hosts Black History Month cultural expression celebration

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 11, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is set to host a Black History Month event focused on art, literature, and music.

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Enrollment Analysis: Did Portage County's school districts enrollment rise or fall in 2023-24 school year?

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 9, 2025

Portage County school districts enrolled 9,018 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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18,904 students enrolled in Marathon County school districts in 2023-24 school year

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 6, 2025

Marathon County school districts enrolled 18,904 students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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UW-Stevens Point hosts former congressmen for public service discussion

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 6, 2025

Two former congressmen will visit the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point this month to share their experiences in a free community event.

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Marshfield Cultural Fair returns to UWSP with global exhibits and performances

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 5, 2025

The Marshfield Cultural Fair is set to return to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield on Saturday, February 22.

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Neil F. Payne releases new book on wildlife ecology journey

By Central Wisconsin News | Feb 4, 2025

Neil F. Payne, an emeritus professor of wildlife ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has released his latest book titled "Wildlifer: Wisconsin Origin to Climate Change."

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UW-Stevens Point presents 'A Cry of Players' across three campuses

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 31, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Department of Theatre and Dance is set to present staged readings of "A Cry of Players," a play that explores the early life and relationships of William Shakespeare.

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Contemporary art exhibit 'Swept Over the Rug' showcased at UWSP

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 30, 2025

An art installation by Wisconsin artists Michelle Grabner and Brad Killam is currently on display at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Carlsten Gallery.

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UWSP hosts watch party for Raising Wisconsin's Children Conference

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 27, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's School of Education is set to host a watch party for the Raising Wisconsin’s Children Conference on January 28.

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UW-Stevens Point hosts February music concerts across two campuses

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 27, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is organizing a series of music concerts on its campuses in Stevens Point and Marshfield this February.

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How many students were enrolled in D C Everest Area School District in 2023-24 school year?

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 23, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, D C Everest Area School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 46 fewer students being enrolled.

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Wisconsin Rapids School District welcomed 4,637 students in 2023-24 school year

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 22, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Wisconsin Rapids School District reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 41 fewer students being enrolled.

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Local couple opens restaurant on UWSP Marshfield campus

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 22, 2025

A new dining option is set to open at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point at Marshfield campus.

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UW-Stevens Point launches speaker series on art's role in wetland conservation

By Central Wisconsin News | Jan 22, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is set to host a speaker series titled "The Art of Waterbird and Wetland Management," which explores the intersection of art and wetland habitats.