Dennis Tierney has been formally selected for the UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame. It is a quiet satisfaction to see his decades of devotion to our student-athletes finally recognized in this meaningful way.
May 31, 2014
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, hereby support the nomination of Dennis E. Tierney to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame as a Friend of Athletics.*
Dennis ended his 33-year career at the University as the Deputy Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Executive Director of Student Services, the Director of Career Services, and the Fundraising Liaison to Student Affairs. His contributions to Pointer Athletics, however, far out-paced his many job titles. Employing a singular wit, creativity, and good humor, Dennis gained a well-earned reputation as a tenacious problem-solver. Dennis was the rare sort of administrator who would work in the morning to create a partnership between a community business and the University in support of our women’s basketball team, take time during lunch to counsel a student-athlete or advise on a fundraising initiative, and spend his evening at the home of a football recruit, promoting UWSP to a future Pointer. To be sure, his abilities as a negotiator, fundraiser, and recruiter played an oversized part in our on-the-field victories and programmatic milestones. While his accomplishments are too numerous to adequately document here, Dennis was instrumental in brokering an agreement to bring the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to train at the University, which led to substantial improvements in our facilities and our infrastructure. Finally, as a tenured professor in the psychology department, his talent as an instructor was matched only by his passion for Pointer Athletics.
Dennis did not seek commendations for his incredible stewardship of our Athletics program, and it is because he did so much–while asking for so little in return–that his achievements warrant this significant honor.
*An individual is eligible for Special Admittance to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame if he or she “has made exceptional contributions to the University or to a particular sport on a state and possible national level and has been associated with UWSP for a period of five (5) or more years.”
44 Comments
Dennis is very deserving of this honor. He was a definite asset to our athletic dept.. As the former head coach of UWSP soccer, I can honestly say his willingness to meet with student-athletes and assist in recruiting efforts was amazing.
Dennis Tierney is what UWSP athletics is all about and should absolutely be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Dennis helped student athletes from the application process through graduation, he cared about each student athlete and helped shape their life. The Pointer Hockey program, their national titles and tournament appearances in the 80s and 90s were directly linked to Dennis and his ability to work with us as student athletes. It is an honor for me to sign this petition and be a part of this nomination.
Dennis Tierney had a tremendous influence on my life and I will always be thankful for his guidance. I worked for him in the UWSP Placement Office and had many beneficial conversations. He is truly deserving of being inducted into UWSP Hall of Fame!
I can't think of anyone more deserving then Dennis Tierney. He was instrumental in our basketball success back in the late 70's and early 80's. Let's make it happen.
Dennis Tierney embodies the high standards expected for a recipient of this prestigious honor.I believe that the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be hard pressed to find another candidate who’s vast and innovative contributions to UW-Stevens Point Athletics, our University and this community, rival that of Dennis Tierney. It was his foundation on which current Pointer athletics was built.
Dear Dennis, can I get your e-mail Addresse? Ulrich Baehren
Dennis Tierney was one of my first mentors at UW-Stevens Point and was truly instrumental to my success at UWSP.
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Dennis Tierney has been formally selected for the UWSP Athletic Hall of Fame. It is a quiet satisfaction to see his decades of devotion to our student-athletes finally recognized in this meaningful way.
May 31, 2014
Final supporters
We, the undersigned, hereby support the nomination of Dennis E. Tierney to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame as a Friend of Athletics.*
Dennis ended his 33-year career at the University as the Deputy Assistant Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Executive Director of Student Services, the Director of Career Services, and the Fundraising Liaison to Student Affairs. His contributions to Pointer Athletics, however, far out-paced his many job titles. Employing a singular wit, creativity, and good humor, Dennis gained a well-earned reputation as a tenacious problem-solver. Dennis was the rare sort of administrator who would work in the morning to create a partnership between a community business and the University in support of our women’s basketball team, take time during lunch to counsel a student-athlete or advise on a fundraising initiative, and spend his evening at the home of a football recruit, promoting UWSP to a future Pointer. To be sure, his abilities as a negotiator, fundraiser, and recruiter played an oversized part in our on-the-field victories and programmatic milestones. While his accomplishments are too numerous to adequately document here, Dennis was instrumental in brokering an agreement to bring the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars to train at the University, which led to substantial improvements in our facilities and our infrastructure. Finally, as a tenured professor in the psychology department, his talent as an instructor was matched only by his passion for Pointer Athletics.
Dennis did not seek commendations for his incredible stewardship of our Athletics program, and it is because he did so much–while asking for so little in return–that his achievements warrant this significant honor.
*An individual is eligible for Special Admittance to the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Athletic Hall of Fame if he or she “has made exceptional contributions to the University or to a particular sport on a state and possible national level and has been associated with UWSP for a period of five (5) or more years.”
44 Comments
As a football coach at UWSP for 30 years, Dennis Tierney was the most supportive and influential administrator with respect to one of the top athletic departments in the NCAA D3. Dennis would go on home visits with coaches, single-handed convinced the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars to hold their summer camp on the UWSP campus, and contributed to the success of not only the student-athlete but to all UWSP students. Dennis Tierney is a true Pointer and had a "Hall of Fame" career at UWSP.
Dennis is very deserving of this honor. He was a definite asset to our athletic dept.. As the former head coach of UWSP soccer, I can honestly say his willingness to meet with student-athletes and assist in recruiting efforts was amazing.
Dennis Tierney is what UWSP athletics is all about and should absolutely be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Dennis helped student athletes from the application process through graduation, he cared about each student athlete and helped shape their life. The Pointer Hockey program, their national titles and tournament appearances in the 80s and 90s were directly linked to Dennis and his ability to work with us as student athletes. It is an honor for me to sign this petition and be a part of this nomination.
Dennis Tierney had a tremendous influence on my life and I will always be thankful for his guidance. I worked for him in the UWSP Placement Office and had many beneficial conversations. He is truly deserving of being inducted into UWSP Hall of Fame!
I can't think of anyone more deserving then Dennis Tierney. He was instrumental in our basketball success back in the late 70's and early 80's. Let's make it happen.
Dennis Tierney embodies the high standards expected for a recipient of this prestigious honor.I believe that the Hall of Fame Selection Committee will be hard pressed to find another candidate who’s vast and innovative contributions to UW-Stevens Point Athletics, our University and this community, rival that of Dennis Tierney. It was his foundation on which current Pointer athletics was built.
Dear Dennis, can I get your e-mail Addresse? Ulrich Baehren
Dennis Tierney was one of my first mentors at UW-Stevens Point and was truly instrumental to my success at UWSP.
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As a football coach at UWSP for 30 years, Dennis Tierney was the most supportive and influential administrator with respect to one of the top athletic departments in the NCAA D3. Dennis would go on home visits with coaches, single-handed convinced the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars to hold their summer camp on the UWSP campus, and contributed to the success of not only the student-athlete but to all UWSP students. Dennis Tierney is a true Pointer and had a "Hall of Fame" career at UWSP.