Faculty and Staff

When modern environmentalism arose in the 1960s, it built upon conservation’s concern for natural resources but also emphasized the interconnectedness of all life. As a field, Environmental Studies follows that same premise.

No one discipline has authority over environmental inquiry, since the nature of the environment is biological and historical, geologic and gendered, and political and personal. Environmental Studies, therefore, is a field pursued through a variety of disciplines.

Our Environmental Studies minor introduces you to ways of thinking you might like to pursue as a major.

Neil and Chris are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Professor of Philosophy
Environmental Ethics Program Coordinator
715-346-2334
CCC 416
cdiehm@uwsp.edu
Coordinator, Environmental Studies
Assistant Professor of History
715-346-2805
473 Collins Classroom Center
nprender@uwsp.edu