Alumni event list
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The Alumni Association is planning some wonderful events for Blugolds and friends. Join us, won't you? Check out the events in the list below or use the Event Calendar to view events by date or month.
Events, such as tours and cruises, will be handled by specialists we've selected to give you the best prices and options. For events that our office administers, you will be able to use our registration system to RSVP and pay.
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May 24, 2019
Alumni Association board meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on campus on Friday, May 24 at 2 p.m. in W.R. Davies Student Center. (See frequently asked questions about board membership, or complete the online board nomination form if you're interested in becoming a member.)
May 24, 2019
Spring alumni awards presentation
The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association will present awards to outstanding alumni during a ceremony and dinner the evening before the May commencement. Do you know an outstanding Blugold? Nominate them here. Register by May 17.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.
June 10, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Athletics 43rd annual Golf Outing
Blugold Golf Outing at Wild Ridge Golf Course, Eau Claire. For more information and to register online, please click on this Blugold Golf Outing link. Our players and coaching staff will be in attendance to visit with the participants throughout the day.call Tammy Brunschmid at 715-836-2546, e-mail brunsct@uwec.edu.
July 2-9, 2019
2019 Paris Choral Festival
The UW-Eau Claire Concert Choir had the honor of performing on the 50th (1994) and 60th (2004) anniversaries of D-Day in Europe. This opportunity to perform on the world stage will again be possible for alumni and friends of the Concert Choir in 2019. Choral alumni are invited to join the Eau Claire Master Singers in the formation of a UW-Eau Claire Alumni Choir that will participate in the Paris Choral Festival. Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of music, will direct the choir and serve as artistic director for the festival, which will commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the liberation of France. Learn more about the festival as well as registration information. Registration and down payment are due by March 15, 2018. To register, follow the directions on the portal at Music Celebrations International as a member of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Choir. See more information about the festival as well as registration information. Questions? Contact Dr. Schwartzhoff at schwargr@uwec.edu for additional details.
July 12-13, 2019
2019 Blugold Football Walker Open and Social
Save the Date-Blugold Football Golf outing at Mill Run Golf Course, Eau Claire on Saturday, Friday evening social being planned, More details soon! View invitation here, questions contact Assistant Football Coach Matt Ebner.
July 16, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Alumni at Milwaukee Brewers
Please join the alumni office and fellow Blugolds on the Johnsonville Party Deck at Miller Park on Tuesday, July 16 for a Milwaukee Brewers game against Atlanta Braves, first pitch 7:10 p.m. Cost per person $67: includes a full buffet, which begins 60 minutes prior to first pitch and concludes 2 hours after first pitch, 2 complimentary beers/soda and some great door prizes. Only 50 tickets available, order tickets now!
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or calling 715-836-3266.
July 22-Aug. 4, 2019
Northern Frontiers
Travel to Skagen, where the Baltic and the North Sea meet; visit Haugesund, a cozy costal city set against the backdrop of lofty mountains; continue to the tiny village of Flåm known for the world’s second longest and deepest fjord; Hellesylt offers a brief yet peaceful respite; Geiranger burst with natural beauty; Ålesund exudes a colorful ambience; Bodø allures with the midnight sun; Harstad blends striking mountain vistas with rainbow-colored wooden houses and rich Norwegian culture; then sail to Bergen and take in the wharf’s wooden houses, sapphire waters, verdant hillsides. GoNext Travel or 1-800-842-9023. View travel brochure. GoNext landing page.
July 27, 2019
Spera Era Reunion
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 27 for the 50 year reunion of UW-Eau Claire Jazz alumni from 1968-1977. Join us at The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire, WI, noon to 5 p.m. to honor Dominic Spera. Questions regarding the event, please contact Ron Keezer 715-834-7530 or keezerrw@uwec.edu
July 31, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Alumni event in Bettendorf, IA
UW-Eau Claire alumni and friends please join us at Crawford Brew Works, 3659 Devils Glen Road, Bettendorf, IA for an alumni gathering on Wednesday, July 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for 2 complimentary beers or soda, light snacks, you will hear an update on what's happening on campus, and a chance to win great Blugold door prizes. There will be a food truck on site to purchase food.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or calling 715-836-3266.
August 3-4, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Alumni events in Door County, WI
UW-Eau Claire alumni and friends please join us in Door County for two special days with the Door County Trolley, Inc., Saturday, August 3 for the Murder & Mayhem Tour, at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 4, Bloody Mary & Mimosas and Brunch Tour, at 10 a.m. you will hear an update on what's happening on campus, and a chance to win great Blugold door prizes.
Lodging on your own! However, UW-Eau Claire Alumni has secured a 10 room block for UWEC Alumni, block prices available until June 2 at: The Birchwood Lodge, 10571 Hwy 57, Sister Bay, WI, 920-854-7195. Resort information: Arrival August 2nd, 2019 – Departure August 4th, 2019 – 2 nights minimum required:8-Premier Suites: $165 + tax a night based on double occupancy; 2-Grand Suites: $200 + tax a night based on double occupancy. Deposit is to be received by release date June 2, 2019. Birchwood Lodge guests staying in the rooms will have to put down one half of the total estimate balance of the rooms. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Cash or Check.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or calling 715-836-3266.
Aug. 21, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Nursing Alumni Reception
Join us at the Marshfield Clinic Laird Center, Erdman Lobby, 1000 N. Oak Ave. , Marshfield for a reception for all nursing alumni on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 4-6 p.m. this is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other UW-Eau Claire alumni living in the area. You will hear an update on the College of Nursing and Health Sciences from Dean Linda Young, enjoy refreshments and a chance to win some great Blugold swag. RSVP by August 15.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or calling 715-836-3266.
Aug. 22-Sept. 2, 2019
Mediterranean Pathways
Walk Sorrento’s seaside promenade; take in Taormina’s unrivaled views of Mount Etna, Corfu’s lush landscape, Gythion’s pastel colored houses, and Mykonos’ iconic windmills; browse the colorful market of Kusadasi and explore the archaeological wonder of Ephesus; visit Dubrovnik’s charming sites; and discover Venice’s hidden piazzas and romantic trattorias. GoNext Travel or 1-800-842-9023. View travel brochure. GoNext travel landing page.
Sept. 10-27, 2019
North Atlantic Quest
Learn about Reykjavík’s maritime history, take in Ísafjörður’s rugged mountain peaks and Qaqortoq’s rustic feel, observe Paamiut’s wildlife and Nuuk’s celebration of cultures, see Sydney’s eighteenth century landmarks, experience big-city Halifax’s small-town feel, observe Saint John’s Reversing Falls, and revere Bar Harbor’s stunning vistas and Boston’s architectural grandeur. GoNext Travel or 1-800-842-9023. View travel brochure. GoNext travel landing page.
Sept. 24-Oct. 9, 2019
Niagara Falls & Heritage Highlights
Join us for nine day motorcoach trip featuring Amish country, Washington D.C. and Williamsburg. See more information on the Alumni travel page, or contact Premier World Discovery, Attn: Reservations Booking #124700, 190th Street, Suite 200, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, phone 877-953-8687
Oct. 5-13, 2019
New England Rails & Trails
Join us for eight day deluxe motorcoach trip featuring Boston, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. See more information on the Alumni travel page, or contact Premier World Discovery, Attn: Reservations Booking #124697, 190th Street, Suite 200, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, phone 877-953-8687
Oct. 11-12, 2019
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming 2019
SAVE THE DATE-HOMECOMING 2019!
Dec. 20, 2019
Alumni Association board meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on campus on Friday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. in W.R. Davies Student Center. (See frequently asked questions about board membership, or complete the online board nomination form if you're interested in becoming a member.)
July 28-Aug. 5, 2020
Rhine Hgihlights Amsterdam and Basil
Cruise the canals of Amsterdam, see the Schloss Drachenburg castle in Cologne, and take a guided tour of Koblenz. Explore the Roman baths in Baden Baden, join a local guide for a tour of Heidelberg Castle, and enjoy a private concert in a baroque palace. Stroll through the Old Town in Strasbourg or sample the fine wines of Mittelbergheim. GoNext travel landing page GoNext Travel or 1-800-842-9023.
Oct. 5-16, 2020
Medievel Sojourn, Barcelona-Athens
Encounter the history of the eastern Mediterranean on this ten-night cruise aboard Oceania Cruises’ Marina. See the Monte Carlo Casino and the historical treasures of Rome. Stroll the cobblestone streets in Sorrento and see Santorini’s breathtaking volcanic seascapes. Visit the ruins of Ephesus and stroll through Mitilini—the “Garden of the Aegean.” GoNext travel landing page GoNext Travel or 1-800-842-9023.
Oct. 9-10, 2020
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming 2020
SAVE THE DATE-HOMECOMING 2020!