UWEC Department of Languages

UWEC Department of Languages UW-Eau Claire Department of Foreign Languages

The UW-Eau Claire Department of Foreign Languages promotes multilingualism as the key to intercultural understanding. It does so through courses in foreign language, culture, and literature, including English language for native speakers of other languages; major and minor programs in a number of world languages; study abroad opportunities and internships in many countries; and student/faculty collaborative research.

Faith Oldenburg is graduating with a nursing major and Spanish in health professions. Her Spanish faculty advisor Dr. El...
05/14/2026

Faith Oldenburg is graduating with a nursing major and Spanish in health professions. Her Spanish faculty advisor Dr. Elena Casey mentored her over the years. This piece highlights how proficiency in cultures and languages beyond one’s own is essential for success in medical fields.

After four years of hard work and unwavering determination, Faith Oldenburg will graduate from UW-Eau Claire with bachelor’s degrees in nursing and Spanish.

Congratulations to UWEC student, Kenzie Allison, for earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy!
05/11/2026

Congratulations to UWEC student, Kenzie Allison, for earning the Global Seal of Biliteracy!

Congratulations to our amazing Russian and Chinese students who earned the Global Seal of Biliteracy!

Recipients from the Russian program: Kenzie Allison, Grechyn Baldner, Angel Morales, and Valentina Valid.

Recipients from the Chinese program: Maya Claerbaut, Martha Franke, Olivia Lutz, Jennifer Wilkinson, and Sabrina Yang.

We are so proud of your dedication to global cultures and languages!

https://www.uwlax.edu/academics/department/global-cultures-and-languages/languages/russian/

https://www.uwlax.edu/academics/department/global-cultures-and-languages/languages/chinese/

Sophomore Renee Sandoval has committed her nascent research career to environmental studies, and the National Oceanic an...
05/01/2026

Sophomore Renee Sandoval has committed her nascent research career to environmental studies, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has taken note, awarding her with the Ernest F. Hollings scholarship.

Renee is a double-major in French and Chemistry. Congratulations Renee!

Renee Sandoval earns first-ever Hollings Award for oceanic and environmental research for a students at UW-Eau Claire

Congratulations to Ash Hevrin and Maggie Evert for their winning submissions to our meme contest!
04/13/2026

Congratulations to Ash Hevrin and Maggie Evert for their winning submissions to our meme contest!

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