Philosophy and Religious Studies News
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Brett Greider, 1951-2018
Dr. Brett Greider was an Assistant Professor at UWEC from 1998 to 2004. He was a vibrant and engaging personality — a gifted teacher, a broadly interdisciplinary scholar, and a genuinely caring human being.
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International experience inspires Blugolds to make change in the world
Nineteen UW-Eau Claire students and two faculty members traveled to Senegal as part of an international immersion program focused on community-led development training.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer degree in neuroscience beginning in the fall
Current or future University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with an interest in studying the brain and nervous system will have a new academic program available to them beginning in the fall.
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Philosophy major Mel Zens presents a paper at the Humphrey Colloquium
Mel Zens, a Philosophy major and German minor, is set to present her paper at the Steven Humphrey Undergraduate Philosophy Colloquium.
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Seven faculty and staff recognized for excellence
Seven UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence during the university's academic year opening meeting Aug. 22.
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Q&A with psychology and religious studies alumnus Bryan Krause
Recent grad Bryan Krause is glad to be serving youth at Rawhide Boys Ranch. He credits his religious studies minor with broadening his viewpoint and increasing his compassion, and says his psychology major equipped him with the skills he needs to succeed in his current career.
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Blugold philosophy alumnus thrives in grad school
Nathaniel Taylor transferred to UWEC to continue his education degree. He ended up graduating with a degree in philosophy. He explains why he made the change, what he is up to in graduate school at Marquette and how his education benefited from research, a fellowship and the McNair Program.
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Facing life in the Peace Corps
What happens when two students from the Midwest join the Peace Corps and end up teaching in the South Pacific? Read the story of recent graduates Kat and Natalie to see how Blugold spirit, plus hope and perseverance, make navigating life in the Peace Corps an experience worth having.
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History + religious studies = a winning combination
Sarah Westad graduated with a major in public history and a minor in religious studies. She talked with us about her experience at UW-Eau Claire, and emphasized how useful it was to explore options on her way to graduation.
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On road to becoming a pastor, religious studies grad values the freedom to ask 'why'
Now at Luther Seminary pursuing her master of divinity degree, alumna Ashlei Buhrow credits the UW-Eau Claire religious studies program for challenging her to think critically about religion and life in general.
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Studying the philosophy of Tolkien in England and the human condition at home
Austin Northagen, an English education major and philosophy minor, found a study abroad program that allowed him to remain on pace for graduation, visit numerous countries and take many interesting classes.
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From philosophy to machine learning
If you're wondering what you can do with a degree in philosophy, here's one career you might not have considered. Kyle Shaffer got his degree in philosophy from UW-Eau Claire, and is now a data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Seattle.
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A meeting of minds
The philosophy club breaks new conceptual ground each time they meet. Join them at their weekly meetings, and prepare to be amazed.
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Philosophy alumna admitted to bar, aims for another as she practices family law
Attorney Ivanna Boychuk transferred to UW-Eau Claire with a desire to take more philosophy courses. Many courses, a major and a Provost's Honors Symposium presentation later, she is now practicing family law in New Hampshire. As she prepares to take the Massachusetts bar exam this summer, Boychuk looks back at the value of her choice to major in philosophy.
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Recent grad to study philosophy in Shanghai
Philosophy and religious studies major Ryan Reisner graduated with honors in December 2016. In fall 2017 he'll study philosophy in Shanghai, but during the intervening summer he will learn Mandarin Chinese while exploring Beijing. His primary recommendation to incoming Blugolds? Study what you love.
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educator AND entrepreneur
By sharing his talents as an educator AND his creativity as an entrepreneur, Dr. Matthew Meyer is helping to prepare students to think critically and creatively while also nurturing his own adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit.
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Distinguished international scholar holds L.E. Phillips professorship in religious studies
UW-Eau Claire has welcomed Dr. Yaakov Levi as the next individual to hold the longstanding professorship funded by the L.E. Phillips Religious Studies Professor Award.