History

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Malina Reynolds

• High School Social Studies Teacher | School District of Onalaska
• Broadfield Social Studies Education

My time at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse has prepared me for my first destination at Onalaska High School by providing me with meaningful classroom experiences, opportunities to conduct research, and the chance to attend educational conferences that have expanded my perspective as an educator.

Amanda Kind

• International & Global Studies

Through my experience in the International and Global Studies program, I have been able to see how national policies have a global impact and the importance of global collaboration. Learning how to think beyond borders is important when addressing global challenges, which I plan to do as a State Department employee someday.

Madison Giles

• Science, Technology, and Society Certificate

It is so important to understand that science is a product of society. Society determines what, who, when, where, and how science is done. ... The information I have gained from learning about science, technology and society from these courses has been incredibly valuable, as a historian as well as a future educator.

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Gabi Cox

• Social Studies Teacher | Germantown High School
• Broadfield Social Studies Education

My classes and professors have prepped me to enter any school with confidence. I feel ready to implement creative lessons and cater to a variety of learners. I feel very well prepared to handle difficult situations with confidence, even in my first year.

Aaron Bhatoya

• History

Seeing my teachers and professors’ faces light up during historical discussions helped me feel confident that history was a field I seriously wanted to pursue. It wasn’t until the last year of undergrad that I contemplated academia as a career path.

Adrian Moreno

• Science, Technology, and Society Certificate

Through studying the history of epidemics and modern science, I became better equipped to analyze how institutions, culture and technology influence public understanding, inequality, and decision-making, which has been invaluable preparation for law school and public-interest advocacy.

Jenny DeRocher

• librarian in the Archives & Local History Department | La Crosse Public Library
• Public History Certificate

The Public History Program prepared me for a rigorous graduate program and my future career in archives. I learned how to incorporate meaningful policy change in my everyday work as a public employee, and how to best engaged different demographics with history.

Laura Godden

• History

History Professor Víctor Macías‑González taught me how to grow my communication and intellectual reading skills. Through memorable lessons, he demonstrated what it is to be a scholar, and how to analyze and add academic contributions. He also gave unparalleled educational advice and inspired me to go on to graduate school in history.

Sara (Kruger) Pendleton

• Broadfield Social Studies Education

Becoming a social studies teacher allowed me to bring together a lot of interests I have, while making a tangible impact in my community.

Ashley Schwartz

• International & Global Studies

What I loved about UWL's International and Global Studies minor was the flexibility to take classes in a variety of disciplines. The capstone also provides a great opportunity to pursue personal interests. As part of my capstone, I was able to work on a research article that was eventually published!

José Rubio-Zepeda

• International & Global Studies

In the International and Global Studies minor, I had the opportunity to engage in an array of courses, which allowed me to envision myself working in Latin America and to specialize in the region. I took the knowledge gained and continued to develop my research interests into graduate school.

Lily Hernandez

• Science, Technology, and Society Certificate

Taking RGS 205 has shifted my perspective of today's world and really opened my eyes in ways I would not have  thought about. Connections to history and seeing parallels through the media I consume, and the content taught, is a pattern my brain is recognizing more, allowing me to think critically of everyday things.