Pointlife
Students at UW-SP often find difficultly acquiring information as to the correct time and place for events such as the You Bid on Cupid - Date Auction (pictured here) as they are not always affiliated with the fields of study students are engaged in.
Are you being watched?
The Pointer
bhaig870@uwsp.edu
As the weather turns dreary, wet and cold Pointer student activities continue to provide some relief and entertainment to students looking for something to do. But how many of these activities actually receive student attention? Is it just the sporting events? Do students watch plays put on by the theater program?
“I believe students attend more sporting events than recitals and band concerts. I don’t even hear about band concerts so I never know when they are . . . as well as other concerts and performances,” said Jenissa Koch a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
It’s easy to see that the center of attention is particularly basketball and hockey in the winter months, but there is a wide array of activities that may go almost unnoticed by the general student population. Events such as dance recitals, indoor track meets and art shows seek more student attendance, but may not always get it.
“Sporting events are really the only events that really interest me. But if one of my friends asked me to go to one of their recitals, concerts or other events, I would make an effort to be there,” said Dan Fuhs, a UW-SP junior.
However, there are just 12 home sporting events in the month of February, which is dwarfed by the number of music, recitals and plays put on by the College of Fine Arts. However, most students don’t necessarily lend their support to the Noel Fine Arts Center, based on the thoughts of musical theater major Michael Gastaldi.
“It really depends on your major. I don’t think that those that don’t have at least a class in the NFAC pay attention to what goes on there. I think it’s really just how much free time that our class and work schedules allow that dictates how much support students can offer,” said Gastaldi.
This holds true across campus, as most students are supportive of activities and events in their specific majors and interests; however, if it’s a rainy day and you’re looking for something new to do, take a look at the UW-SP events calendar. On any day there could be up to six or more separate student activities going on, and every bit of support helps.
