In UW Oshkosh Today by Natalie Johnson, it tells us that an international studies professor, Kenneth Grieb, changed the lives of UWO students through his teachings and mentorship. “Dr. Grieb was relentless in his commitment to build and sustain a tradition of excellence,” said UW Oshkosh alumna Jessica King ’98, of Oshkosh, who represents the Grieb estate. “His legacy is felt at home and around the globe as his protégées use diplomacy, strategy and consensus-building to resolve problems in the private, government and nonprofit sectors.” Unfortunately, Grieb dies in July of 2018 at the age of 79.
The recent establishment of the Kenneth J. Grieb Professorship will benefit students with a top caliber international studies faculty. As King put it, “A strong curriculum can only be maintained with dedicated faculty. This request builds the capacity of the faculty to develop global and non-Western course content and create experiences to prepare students for the future.”
Angela Subulwa, who is an international studies program director and a professor, was also impacted on Grieb’s professorship. Subulwa said that Grieb truly understood that international studies faculty means you must do field work and travel. UWO’s international studies curriculum explores the interrelated and interdependent nature of economic, social, cultural and political realities. Overall, Grieb impacted many people and the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.
Reporting for “Week in Review,” I am Dominic Lee.
