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Rooted: Mentality forged on family farm inspires work ethic for Biadasz - The Daily Cardinal
From fields of corn to the hustle and bustle of the big city, Wisconsin sophomore center Tyler Biadasz has made the transition from Amherst, a rural town with a population of just 1,035, according the 2010 census, to Madison. But his hometown roots are integral part of him as both a person and football player.
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson to retire at end of 2020 - The Daily Cardinal
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor Bernie Patterson announced plans to retire at the end of 2020 on Monday. Patterson, who began serving as chancellor in 2010, will officially step down in December to allow time for the UW System to find a replacement, according to a UW-Stevens Point press release. He informed the UW-Stevens Point campus of his decision in a letter Monday, calling his tenure “some of the most rewarding years of my career.” “At this university, I have made lifelong friends.
Beyond visible: UW must design inclusive curricula, course policies - The Daily Cardinal
For college students, the effects of non-apparent disabilities — like depression, anxiety, ADHD, autism and other health related illnesses — transcend simply managing symptoms. Not only are their symptoms invisible, but they face extra — and often overlooked — social and academic challenges that interfere with the “traditional” college experience. Students with non-apparent disabilities are subject to social struggles even before arriving on campus.
New UW-Stevens Point rainbow crosswalk supporting LGBTQ+ community vandalized - The Daily Cardinal
Just three days after UW-Stevens Point students and community members painted a rainbow crosswalk on campus, university police are investigating reports of its vandalism. The rainbow crosswalk, the first permanent one in the state outside of Milwaukee, was a collaboration between UW-Stevens Point Student Government Association, the City of Stevens Point and Mayor Mike Wiza, WAOW.com reported. The students and community leaders created the crosswalk to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
MG&E station fires leave thousands without power before heatwave - The Daily Cardinal
After fires broke out at two MG&E stations in downtown Madison, the isthmus faces a significant power outage on the hottest day of the year so far. An explosion at the 722 E. Main Street substation occurred around 7:30 a.m., sending dark plumes of smoke above the city’s skyline. A subsequent fire sparked at the Park Street substation. Students were alerted to the situation by a WiscAlert sent at 8:11 a.m., urging them to “evacuate immediately.
Only one bipartisan bill blossoms this Earth Day, will others grow or wither? - The Daily Cardinal
Despite Wisconsin split government’s difficulty forming cohesive bipartisan policy, some legislators used Earth Day as a platform to roll out new sustainability-focused legislation with support from the other side of the aisle. Rep. Melissa Sargent, D-Madison, worked with her Republican peers to propose a bipartisan bill advocating for free vehicle passes to families of children in 4th grade or below. Representatives from Sen.
Cross supports humanities, yet UW-Stevens Point cuts remain uncertain - The Daily Cardinal
Amid UW-Stevens Point’s budget deficit, the fate of six of its humanities majors is uncertain — although UW System President Ray Cross doesn’t believe that’s the case. He foresees that humanities will be saved from cuts at the university in an interview with WPR. Next week, the campus will reveal their final decisions in response to Gov. Evers’ state budget approval, which included more support to the UW System schools and a continuation of the tuition freeze.
UW-Stevens Point announces three-year degrees, first aquaponics program - The Daily Cardinal
Dropping enrollment and an ongoing budget deficit has limited UW-Stevens Point’s ability to grow. To combat this, Chancellor Bernie Patterson proposed for year-round class schedules to support 3-year degrees and expanding popular majors. Aligning with the efforts to encourage capacity-building projects throughout the UW System campuses, Patterson introduced his plans to boosts programs like health care, computer science and engineering.
Scholarship encourages dedication to UW-Stevens Point humanities programs - The Daily Cardinal
With a mission to stress the importance of arts and humanities in higher education, Reclaim Our UW protesters have trudged through rain and snow to stop the loss of programs at UW-Stevens Point. That support has not only garnered national recognition, but funding to help alleviate the burden of the potential program cuts.
Badger Ready program to provide new pathway for students to finish degrees - The Daily Cardinal
Former UW-Madison students who dropped out and believe in second chances may very well have another opportunity to attain their degree through a new program called Badger Ready. Badger Ready — a program developed by Adult Career and Special Student Services and the Office of Admissions — aims to give former students the chance to transition back into the university as transfer students, allowing them to complete their undergraduate degrees.
UW-Stevens Point may reconsider plans to axe majors after student protests - The Daily Cardinal
After student protests ensued at UW-Stevens Point, the university announced last week that a counterproposal is being drafted to address a controversial plan which would eliminate 13 humanities majors while adding or expanding 16 STEM programs at the school. UW-Stevens Point students participated in a protest and sit-in on March 21 where they gave a letter to Chancellor Bernie Patterson asking for a task force to draft a counterproposal.
National societies defend UW-Stevens Point humanities majors - The Daily Cardinal
After faculty spoke out in opposition to a UW-Stevens Point’s proposal that would cut 13 humanities majors in order to expand or add 16 STEM programs, over 20 national societies have penned a letter in opposition.
UW-Stevens Point Chancellor on proposed liberal arts program cut: “Reaction has led to an incorrect narrative” - The Daily Cardinal
Pushback continued Tuesday after UW-Stevens Point announced a proposal to cut 13 humanities majors while adding or expanding 16 STEM programs last week, even as Chancellor Bernie Patterson wrote a piece in the Stevens Point Journal to justify the university’s proposed cuts. In a statement about the proposal, UW-Stevens Point would shift resources from programs with lower enrollment to expand programs with “high-demand career paths” to try and maintain enrollment.
Union South’s declining traffic, Campus Climate survey prompts assessment by the Wisconsin Union - The Daily Cardinal
Since renovations to Memorial Union were completed last September, the Wisconsin Union is now shifting its energies toward assessing Union South in the hopes of finding solutions to its declining traffic, as well as improving inclusivity throughout UW-Madison’s unions. Union South was renovated back in 2011 after the old union was demolished in 2009.
Service learning provides students hands-on experience, builds bridges to community - The Daily Cardinal
These days, employers are looking for real-world experience in its hirees — and that’s exactly what UW-Madison aims to provide its students.
As nation reels from Parkland tragedy, the state debates its own gun laws - The Daily Cardinal
As the nation grieves for the victims of another deadly school shooting, state lawmakers around the country are taking a step back and examining their own legislative safeguards against similar tragedies. Last Wednesday, 17 students were shot and killed with an AR-15 rifle by a 19-year-old former student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
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