Faculty Members - Interdisciplinary Studies Program

Steven J. Hoekstra (Social Sciences)
Professor, Psychology
B.A. Central College (Central University of Iowa)
M.S. Kansas State University
Ph.D. Kansas State University
Room 116B, Peters Science Hall
Phone: 785-827-5541 ext.2118
hoekstr@kwu.edu

Marcia MacLennan (Humanities)
Associate Professor of Religion
Associate Professor of English
A.A. Packer Collegiate Institute
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University
M.A. Columbia University
M.A. Wichita State University
Room 410, Pioneer Hall
785-827-5541 ext. 1410
maclenn@kwu.edu

Bryan Minnich (Physical Health)
Assistant Professor of Sports and Exercise Science
B.S. Liberty University

M.S. South Dakota State University
Room 394, Pioneer Hall
785-827-5541 ext. 3126
bryan.minnich@kwu.edu

Weston Opitz (Natural Sciences)
Professor of Biology
A.D., State University, New York
B.S. Kansas State University
M.S. Rutgers University
Ph.D. Rutgers University
Room 342, Peters Science Hall
785-827-5541 ext. 2342
opitz@kwu.edu

David S. Silverman (Fine Arts)

Assistant Professor of Communication Studies and Theater Arts

B.A. Florida State University
M.A. Illinois State University
Ph.D. University of Missouri - Columbia

david.silverman@kwu.edu