Welcome
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.
The History Department’s Guide for Majors and Minors is available here.
The Department of History Fall 2018 Course Catalog is now available here.
Enjoy the latest edition of the History Department’s News, Clio’s Clipboard here.
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...
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Student
“I came to the University not knowing what I wanted to do with the major, only knowing that besides the teaching route, being a history major offered many valuable skills that employers looked for, such as the ability to write effectively and to quickly read and analyze information.”
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Meet Michelle Kuhl, a faculty member in the UW Oshkosh history department.
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