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Welcome to the Department of History at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. We are dedicated to teaching and researching the history of the world. We believe that obtaining a nuanced and informed historical perspective can help every citizen think critically, clearly and creatively.
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News and Announcements
Speaker Event: Lee Reiherzer presents “Winnebago Beer, a History of Brewing in Winnebago County.”
The talk will cover the advent of brewing in Winnebago County and chart its explosive growth through the 19th century to its lingering decline in the 20th century. With visits along the way to the areas saloons, taprooms, and hop farms. All of it leading to the...
read moreDear Campus Community,
This evening, UW Oshkosh will commemorate Black Thursday, November 21, 1968, when “ninety-four African American students attending the Wisconsin State University at Oshkosh engaged in a dramatic demonstration within the university administration’s executive offices.”
Due to the capacity of the Music Hall in the Arts & Communication Center, we are unable to accommodate everyone who wishes to attend. However, we have arranged for the program to be live-streamed. You can click on the following link to join us via live stream: uwosh.edu/live/
We thank you for your interest in this event and we hope you enjoy sharing it with us.
Regards,
Dr. Carey-Butler
Academic Support of Inclusive Excellence