| 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.
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Sarah Stonich, author of the "Northern Trilogy" series and numerous other books, will speak about her writing during the "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
Billy Molls will present “Alaska hunting adventures” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
Hella Buchheim will present “Raised in the shadow of the Holocaust” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 15 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
