Experience and Interests
Teaching Experience
- International Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program. Developed and provided training programs for coordinators and instructors. (1995-2007)
- College of Natural Resources. Adjunct Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (2006- present). Have taught approximately 15 different courses in NR and Biology. Currently, NRES lab instructor, and primary instructor for NR Communications and Public Relations.
- International Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Program. Developed and provided training programs for coordinators and instructors. (1995-2007)
- College of Natural Resources. Adjunct Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (2006- present). Have taught approximately 15 different courses in NR and Biology. Currently, NRES lab instructor, and primary instructor for NR Communications and Public Relations.
Research Interests
- Diversity
- Outdoor recreation for people with disabilities
- Hunter education instruction and recruitment
Involvement
Community
- Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin Board of Directors 2006-present.
- Executive committee (past chair).
- Conservation Steward Society Member.
- Wisconsin Woodland Owners Association. Life member.
- Women of WWOA advisory board member 2014-present.
- Pheasants Forever/QF. Patron member/Life member. Tomorrow River Chapter member.
- PF National Board member 2006-2013.
- Wis. Hunter Ed. Instructors Assn and International Hunter Ed Assn. Life member.
Campus
- UWSP Student Misconduct Hearing Board. 2016-present.
- Co-Advisor, Student Chapter Izaak Walton League, CNR UWSP. 2006-present.
- CNR representative on Wisconsin Conservation Hall of Fame. Board member 2016-present. Executive board 2020-present.
FUN FACTS
Most memorable book you read this year?
The Great Influenza by John Barry
Best advice you ever received?
From then-Dean of CNR Daniel Trainer, when I was a secretary in the college. “If you’re going to work here, you need to take this introductory class.” So I did, and it led to three degrees and a wonderful lifetime career.
What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Librarian
Favorite quote?
There is nothing like the end of the day, except the beginning and everything in between.
One thing about your college that you are most proud of?
I’m always impressed by the collegiality of CNR. While crises come and go, our administrators, teaching teams, and staff work tirelessly to make things better for our students. There is a common goal of excellence of service to our students and our field.
What do you enjoy most about teaching?
A piece of advice for students?
Be willing to ask questions–you’ll not only help yourself, but you’ll also help others who are afraid to ask. Learn from your mistakes and embrace change.
“I am over-the-top enthusiastic about introducing students to the world I love. Having come to the university teaching later in my career, I enjoy being able to share my true-life experiences to help students better prepare for their own careers.”
Diane Lueck