Her professor and classmates’ enthusiastic reactions made her feel even better about what she was doing. For her project, Alissa shared the work she was doing with GIPHY. “It was unbelievable.”Īt the time, she was taking an art class that required students to create branding for a made-up business. “I saw the first GIF I ever made had hit the trending page it already had 27 million views,” Alissa said. Her illustrations gained millions of views overnight. While in the program, she applied to become an artist for GIPHY, which powers GIFs for social platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. They seemed happy to be at UWEC and now I know why! Grace DeckĪlissa Salzwedel quickly found what she was looking for in graphic design - a way to utilize her creativity and improve as an illustrator. Everyone was so open to answering all of my questions and they all were passionate about being here.

I chose to attend UW-Eau Claire because right when I stepped onto this beautiful campus I was struck with how kind everyone was. This year, however, he took things a step further - he wrote and arranged the drum line music for the season. Now in his fourth year, Andrew Smits has enjoyed bringing the Blugold Marching Band's music to life during performances. Learn more their experience Creating music for the Blugold Marching Band drum line From Germany to Czech Republic, Austria and Slovakia, students were immersed in European history and culture this summer.

While it may have looked a bit different this year, the experience was every bit as life-changing as students had hoped. Learn all we are doing to keep our Blugolds safe during the COVID-19 pandemic Blugolds lead the way Redefining the college experience Building knowledge and understanding of history and cultures What should I major in?īrowse over 175 majors, minors and certificates at UWEC What is it like to live on campus?Įxplore campus life and learn more about your home away from home Can I afford to go to college?Įarn your degree with the help of affordable tuition, grants and scholarships What is UWEC's response to COVID-19? You’ll learn that when we have compassion for others, embrace our differences and work as a team, we’re a force to be reckoned with - anything is possible. You’ll rewrite the written, achieve the unthinkable and invent the unimaginable. You’ll be encouraged to push boundaries and test limits. That’s why we believe you shouldn’t have to choose just one passion.Īs a Blugold, your education will leap off the page. Welcome to UW-Eau Claire Where your passions come to lifeĪt UW-Eau Claire, we have redefined the college experience to better prepare you for the future and give you the space you need to transform yourself and the world around you.Ĭhoosing to further your education is one of the biggest decisions - and investments - you can make. Student Expression, Rights & Responsibilities.

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