UWSP Department of History and International Studies

10/06/2026

We're thrilled to share photos of the new interpretive signs at Powers Bluff County Park in Arpin. The signs share the history of the native community that lived on the site, then known as Skunk Hill, in the early 1900s. Professor Rob Harper and research assistant Jarita Bavido helped develop these signs in collaboration with Wood County Parks, the Ho-Chunk and Prairie Band Potawatomi nations, and community descendants. Very special thanks to the Ho-Chunk and Prairie Band language departments, who prepared Ho-Chunk and Potawatomi text for the signs. And very very special thanks to Fred and Germaine Pidgeon, who have been researching the hill's history for over 25 years. Fred's great-grandfather White Pigeon appears on the signs, along with many other relatives.

10/06/2026

Meet Sebastian, a first generation History and Social Studies Education major who has worked across disciplines to showcase his work.

🔦 Student Spotlight!

Sebastian Ollmann wants to positively impact students. He is a first generation History and Social Studies Education major who has worked across disciplines to showcase his work.
Learn more👇
https://www.uwsp.edu/college-of-letters-and-science/current-student-stories/

Want to share your current student story? Email [email protected]

UWSP Department of History and International Studies

10/01/2026

Come see some of our COLS students presenting their posters and oral presentations in chemistry, English and history!

UWSP students have presented at professional conferences from Portland to Philadelphia -- and 28 cities in between. Now, view those projects on campus at the Undergraduate Research Showcase. The free event is from noon-2 p.m. Oct. 9 in room 372 of the Kirby Library & Student Resource Center.

09/29/2026

Questions for spring advising? Join us in the CPS tomorrow from 2:30 pm- 4 pm.

09/17/2026

September 17, 1894, a major milestone in Pointer history!

Happy 132nd anniversary, Pointers!

On this day, September 17, 1894, Stevens Point Normal School opened its doors for the first day of classes under the leadership of President Theron B. Pray.

09/16/2026

UWSP won a statewide award this month for the years long work that created digital mapping from over 60,000 historical census records from Stevens Point! 👏👏

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

All majors welcome to the first Meet & Greet. Join us in the new school location, in CPS 127!

The School of Humanities and Global Studies invites students to connect. It's our first Meet & Greet in the new school location, in CPS 127!

All majors welcome!

07/21/2026

It's a significant date for Pointers!

“... We have won. The world is ours,” was the telegram sent on July 21, 1893, to report that Stevens Point was chosen as the site of Wisconsin’s sixth Normal School. Old Main opened in 1894—and with it, the first chapter of history.

Today, we celebrate Founders Day and 132 years of purpose, pride, and discovery. UW-Stevens Point has always been different—you feel it the moment you arrive.

Through the Discover Your Purpose Comprehensive Campaign, we're building on that legacy by raising $100 million to open doors and remove barriers for the next generation of Pointers.

https://give.uwsp.edu/page/dypcampaign



Join us as we honor our past and shape our future. It's a great day to be a Pointer!

06/19/2026

Today, recognizes Juneteenth, a federal holiday that symbolizes freedom, perseverance and equality for all. Today, we celebrate the freedom of African Americans across the country, as well as here in Stevens Point.