| Denise Olson (story); Jesse Yang (video)
Abdiwahib Hassan has a message for his fellow Somali students in the U.S. – take advantage of opportunities here and plan to return to Somalia with the skills and passion to make a difference, to make positive change.
Watch Abdiwahib's profile video and listen to his powerful words about hope and change.
As a marketing specialist in the IMC, Denise helps share the student, faculty, staff and program success stories of UW-Eau Claire. She is a proud Blugold alumna who is excited to see the growth and development in Eau Claire and the integral role that the university is playing in so many community partnerships.
Jesse is a videographer for the IMC, capturing many stories on camera that tell the incredible successes and achievements of students, faculty and staff at UW-Eau Claire. She produces video content for various social media platforms to help Blugolds and the greater community connect and engage online in one space.
Departments + Programs
For the Media
Dr. Todd Wellnitz will present “Microplastics in Northern Lakes: How Big a Problem?” for the Dec. 2 “Thursdays at the U” lecture at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
Christy Potvin, a lecturer in English at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will present “Poetry: Assuming a Persona” Nov. 18 as part of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's weekly lecture series in Rice Lake.
Tyler Gruetzmacher and Jim Kusilek will present “CAFO Dairy Farm: A Good Neighbor?” Nov. 4 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture series in Rice Lake.
