MARSHFIELD – Alzheimer’s is a progressive and fatal disease that devastates people’s families, finances and futures. Thankfully, the Alzheimer’s Association is addressing this global crisis by providing education and support to the millions who face this type of dementia, while advancing critical research toward treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure.
Recognizing the great work of the Alzheimer's Association, Security Health Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System provided financial support Stevens Point, WI – Midstate Independent Living Choices (MILC) in partnership with the K.B. Willett Ice Arena will host their second annual Adapted Ice-Skating Event. This event will take place at the K.B. Willett Ice Arena in Stevens Point, WI on March 11, 2023, from 12 pm to 2 pm to promote accessible ice skating for people with disabilities.
Our goal with this event is to provide individuals with disabilities in our community access to a recreational activity that they may have thought was not An extraordinary storyteller and respected expert on race relations will speak at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in February, one of several events planned to mark Black History Month.
Daryl Davis has engaged leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and white supremacist groups for nearly 40 years with this question: “How can you hate me when you don’t even know me?” On Wednesday, Feb. 15, he will present “Diversity Lessons from a Black Klan Whisperer” from 4-5:30 p.m. It will be offered in-person in the George Orwell’s parable of totalitarianism set on a farm will be shared by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s Department of Theatre and Dance in February, with staged readings of the play on campuses in Marshfield, Stevens Point and Wausau.
“Animal Farm” will be performed at UWSP at Marshfield at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 9; at UW-Stevens Point at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and Saturday, Feb. 11; and UWSP at Wausau at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12.
Tickets are $10 each and may be purchased online at The Wisconsin Rapids Job Center will be hosting a Health Care Hiring Event on February 8th from 9am to 1pm. Healthcare Employers who are attending include: Aurora Community Services; The Renaissance Assisted Living; United Emergency Medical Response; Aspirus Health; Wood County; Home Instead; Our House Senior Living; Marshfield Clinic Health System; Mid-State Technical College; VistaCare Vision and Values; Midstate Independent Living Choices and KING Veterans Home.
This event is in conjunction
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 27, 2023)—Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children’s books, cookbooks, and hard-cover bestsellers, is donating 300 books to Books from the Heart and invites community members to make additional book donations now through February 10. This community-based book drive, in its 25th year, aims to provide every child in kindergarten through second grade in the Stevens Point area a book for Valentine's Day.
“As active members of From the sun to dark matter, discover the secrets of the universe at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Allen F. Blocher Planetarium.Planetarium shows are offered at 2 p.m. Sundays. The educational shows are free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated. Shows in February and March include:Feb. 5 – “Two Small Pieces of Glass-The Amazing Telescope” – Learn about the history of telescopes and future of astronomy.Feb. 12 – “The Sun-Our Living Star” – Discover the secrets of the sun and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – A new diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) conference is coming to Mid-State’s Stevens Point Campus on April 28 and 29. Known as DEI Applied, the event is sponsored by the College’s Workforce & Economic Development division and will welcome professionals, educators and community members of Wisconsin to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration to create actionable initiatives.
DEI Applied will feature keynote presentations from globally recognized DEI consultant and WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Mid-State Technical College hosted its largest SkillsUSA® competition to date on Friday, Jan. 20. Eighty-three students from 11 local school districts gathered on the Wisconsin Rapids campus for Mid-State’s first Regional SkillsUSA® Competition.
Middle and high school students representing Antigo, Golda Meir, Marshall, Marshfield, Merrill, Oregon, Palmyra-Eagle, Stevens Point, Wausau East and West, Wittenberg-Birnamwood and Wisconsin Rapids schools had the opportunity to compete WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. – Mid-State Technical College will again host its annual Farm Tour on Wednesday, March 15, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The public is invited to the in-person event to explore the latest technology and agricultural practices designed to enhance farming operations.
This year’s Farm Tour includes a showcase of Marshland Dairy in Spencer, owned and operated by Josh and Sarah Moga. Since taking over the dairy in 2015, the Mogas have modernized the farm through gradual budget-minded
Security Health Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System financial contributions enhance Alzheimer's
Midstate Independent Living Choices Presents their 2nd Annual Adapted Ice-Skating Event
Race relations expert, Ebony Ball highlight Black History Month at UW-Stevens Point
UW-Stevens Point offers staged readings of ‘Animal Farm’ at all three campuses
Wisconsin Rapids Job Center will be hosting a Health Care Hiring Event and Blood Drive
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Worzalla Donates 300 Books to 25th Annual Books from the Heart Drive
UW-Stevens Point’s planetarium offers shows in February and March
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference coming to Mid-State Technical College
Mid-State hosts 83 students for its first Regional SkillsUSA® Competition
Community Invited to Register for Mid-State’s Annual Farm Tour
