Jagiellonian University and UW-Stevens Point Mark 25^th year

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point�s (UWSP) College of Natural Resources (CNR) marked a milestone this summer with one of Europe�s oldest and most prestigious universities.

Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland, founded in 1634, has for the past 25 years been a key player in one of the nation�s largest undergraduate study-abroad programs. Hans Schabel, professor of forestry and director of the International Resource Management program at UWSP, represented the CNR and International Programs at the July ceremony in Poland.

Schabel was awarded the Medal of the Refounding of the Krakow Academy in a ceremony commemorating the two universities� close ties over the years. �May it (Medal of the Refounding) be a symbol of cordial, long-term contacts between Jagiellonian University and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point,� said Franciszek Ziejka, rector at Jagiellonian University. �May it especially commemorate the 25^th group from the College of Natural Resources to Poland and your invaluable contribution to this program.�

The ceremony took place in the Aula of Collegium Maius, the oldest auditorium on the Krakow campus. In addition to Schabel, numerous study-abroad program students and Central Wisconsin Environmental Station (CWES) director, Patty Dreier, also were in attendance.

�Having led numerous student trips to Krakow, I am indeed honored to have represented both the university and the CNR,� said Schabel. �This international experience has met and exceeded all expectations and the students are the real benefactors of this cross-cultural learning experience.�

Since 1975 more than 1,300 CNR students have studied abroad in Poland and Germany immersing themselves in the local politics, history, language and culture.

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