Student Affairs
Biography My name is Mukadas, and I am a Senior studying Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I was born in Moscow, Russia and have grown up in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Growing up in two different continents, I have met and been around people of different faiths. This has given me exposure to different religions , …
Biography Hello! My name is Anna and I am a junior majoring in Journalism and pursuing a certificate in Religious Studies. I am from Cedarburg, Wisconsin (just north of Milwaukee) where the population is predominantly Christian. I was raised in a Catholic household and went to weekly Christian Formation classes as well as attended mass …
Biography Hello! My name is Bryce and I am a Junior studying Russian and Criminal Justice. I was raised in a strong Christian home and am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Religion has always been an important part of my life and has shaped my worldview and the person …
Biography My name is Ethan Dickler. I am a senior English literature major with a certificate in European Studies. I am interested in religious pluralism in the United States and how it works. I grew up in a Judeo-Christian family where religious debate was the subtext to every conversation. My mother is Catholic, while my …
Biography My name is Osama and I am a junior majoring in Neurobiology. Growing up in a town called Middleton, I was one of few Muslims that lived in the town. Being one of the few Muslims, I faced challenges that not many of my friends had to face. However, those challenges made me a …
Biography Hi there, my name is Calvin Floyd and I’ll be a junior this fall studying History, Environmental Studies, and European Studies. I’m from Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in a Baptist church which gave me a strong foundation in my faith. Since coming to UW-Madison, I’ve been surrounded by many faiths and cultures …
Biography Hi! I’m Jake, I’m a Junior majoring in Microbiology from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I grew up in a very Reform Jewish Congregation, and this upbringing formed a lot of the ideas and values that I still hold to this day. Interfaith dialogue matters a lot to me because religion is in the world all around …
Biography My name is Azariah Horowitz and I am a junior majoring in Spanish and French with a certificate in Hebrew/Jewish Studies. I grew up in a Jewish household, attending Jewish elementary school in Milwaukee, before switching to public school for middle and high school. Although my immediate family has always practiced Judaism, my mother …
Biography My name is Grace and I use she/her/hers pronouns. I am currently a sophomore studying Social Welfare with plans to major in Social Work. I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and Green Bay, Wisconsin and was raised by parents who grew up in Catholic and Baptist homes respectively. Throughout my childhood and adolescence …
Biography Hi! My name is Kally and I am a senior studying political science, economics, and environmental studies. I grew up in suburbs near northern Minneapolis and was raised in a moderately religious family. As time went on, I became rather disenchanted with my church and started exploring alternatives. My interest in religion and belief …