Civic Bridgers founder, Libby Stegger, and students, Angelina Rueda and Sumaya Yassin, share stories about bridging across Minnesota's rural, urban, and suburban communities
In final episode of season two, Ellen talks with Civic Bridgers founder Libby Stegger and students Angelina Rueda and Sumaya Yassin about bridging across rural, urban, and suburban spaces in Minnesota. Angelina and Sumaya discuss their experience in the Rural-Urban Campus Bridging Initiative and Libby shares how the Civic Bridgers organization builds connections across the state.
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
03:14 Civic Bridgers and the Campus Bridging Initiative
08:40 Experiences and Insights from Participants
15:23 Challenges and Rewards of Bridging
26:19 Aspirations and Recommendations for Bridging Work
More Information:
Civic Bridgers, www.civicbridgers.org
Libby Stegger Bio, https://www.civicbridgers.org/meet-the-team
Angelina Rueda is a recent graduate from Winona State University with a passion for sociology. Last spring, she participated in the Campus Bridging Initiative to promote the Urban-Rural exchange. Currently, Angelina is a Program Engagement Fellow for Engage Winona as part of a fellowship program with Civic Bridgers and Americorps Vista.
Sumaya Yassin is a third-year student at St. Catherine University, majoring in Public Health with a concentration in Health Sciences and a minor in Aging and Longevity. In the spring of 2025, Sumaya joined the two-weekend exchange program with the Campus Bridging Initiative. This program facilitates exchanges between students from the College of Saint Benedict and St. Catherine's University to engage in discussions about Urban and Rural immersion.
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