| Denise Olson (story); Jesse Yang (video)
The selection of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County was prefect for the career goals of this working mom. Amanda wanted to enhance her earning potential with another degree, and we offered her the flexibility and overall options she needed as a working mom.
Watch Amanda's interview and hear how she found a campus that would accommodate her needs as a parent of a child with different abilities, and offer her the academic program that best fit her goals.
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
Chancellor James Schmidt and Provost Patricia Kleine offered remarks and congratulations to the graduates of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County on Tuesday, May 22. For those friends and family unable to attend, video recording of the event is available here.
Krista Leistikow always planned to pursue a four-year degree after graduating from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The new connection between the Barron County and Eau Claire campuses made the choice clear. Next stop: a Blugold bachelor's degree.
Commencement exercises for 85 students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Barron County will be held at 7 p.m. May 21 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the campus in Rice Lake.
