The Department Administrator provides professional administrative leadership for the department. Assuming delegated authority from the Department Chair to administer the day to day operations of the department and manage the academic and administrative responsibilities, fiscal operations, and provide administrative leadership. Is liaison between faculty, staff and students and ensures that departmental needs are served and …
Scott Burkhardt’s office (3211 Humanities) is inside the main History Department office, which is located at the corner of the building closest to Library Mall. Scott can help you with administrative processes, academic planning, career and graduate school exploration, as well as to act as a general resource for you. More specifically, he can help: …
The Department Administration Associate manages/coordinates faculty recruitment efforts, faculty annual reviews, tenure processes and promotions, faculty -post tenure reviews and probationary faculty annual reviews. The Associate coordinates department, Executive Committee and other governing committee meetings including agendas, meeting announcements and minutes. This position maintains faculty personnel files and provides staff assistance to the Chair. Department …
The Main Office Coordinator manages the History department’s supplies and inventory, ensures appropriate access to the department’s spaces, and oversees the general functions of the front desk, including phone and email communications. With any general inquiries, please email frontdesk@history.wisc.edu or call 608.263.1800.
Jim can help you with administrative processes, academic planning, career and graduate school exploration, as well as to act as a general resource for you. More specifically, he can help: You can make an appointment with Jim by using Starfish, or by emailing him directly.
Kira Markuson is a senior at UW–Madison majoring in History and Educational Policy Studies with certificates in public policy and criminal justice. Her interests include the history of educational content and foreign relations, as well as education-related service reforms. Outside of school and work, Kira likes to hike, read, do and teach yoga, watch musicals, …
As the Career Advisor, Christina helps undergraduates explore career options that will engage and challenge the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills they learn as History majors. She also works with majors, alumni, and private/public sector organizations to identify professional opportunities and develop career initiatives. You can make an appointment with Christina using Starfish or …
The Graduate Program Manager advises graduate students in History and HSMT about technical and substantive departmental and Graduate School degree requirements; helps students plan courses; supports the assignment of teaching assistants (TAs) and project assistants (PAs); shares information about funding opportunities and supervises the distribution of fellowships, assistantships, and prizes. Serves on the Graduate Council, …
Lisa coordinates the recruitment, application and admissions process for the History and HSMT degree programs; provides academic advising; monitors degree progress and assists graduate students in navigating resources, policies and procedures from matriculation to degree completion. Provides administrative support related to graduate student funding including assistantships, fellowships, awards, scholarships, and professional development funding.
Abby is a senior majoring in History with a certificate in political science. Her interests include North and South American Indigenous history, environmental history, and the Spanish language. In the future, she is interested in pursuing a graduate degree in history. Outside of classes and work, Abby likes to play ultimate frisbee, read, ride her …