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.
See you soon!
Oct. 2, 2021
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics - Women's Soccer Alumni Day
SAVE THE DATE! Game against UW-Oshkosh at 2:00 at Simpson Field. Reception at Dooley’s from 4:30-7:30 p.m. More details available soon!
Oct. 6, 2021
Eau These Blugold Nights!
The Alumni Association presents the monthly Facebook Live series UW-Eau Claire Alumni Facebook page. More information on the Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. program will be available soon as part of UWEC Alumni Facebook Live series.
Oct. 15, 2021
UW-Eau Claire Golden Blugold and 50 Year Class Celebration
The Class of 1970 and the Class of 1971 to celebrate their 50 year class reunion on October 15, 2021.
UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association welcomes the Golden Blugolds back to campus to celebrate the 50 year class reunion for the Classes of 1970 and 1971 and all Blugold alumni from earlier years!
Welcome back to campus, please join us for coffee and refreshments! Your morning will begin with a presentation in Woodland Theater, “Civil Discourse: The Kent State Protests at Eau Claire”, by using audio and imagery this presentation will take us to May 1970, a pivotal moment in the history of our university, as presented by Greg Kocken, Head of Special Collections and Archives Associate Professor. Social and lunch will be at 11 a.m. in Dakota Ballroom in W.R. Davies Center, with a 50 Year pinning following. The day will conclude with a lower campus tour with Campus Ambassadors, and the Flesch Family Welcome Center Ribbon cutting, dedication, and open house at 2 p.m.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3266
Oct. 15, 2021
Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Five athletes and athletics long time administrative assistant make up the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The new class will be inducted October 15, 2021, during homecoming weekend, includes Lynn (Morris) Nordin, gymnastics (2003-06), Maggie (Loney) Green, golf (2002-06), Brooke (Wozniak) Schmidt, volleyball (2000-03), basketball (2000-04), track (2001-06), Bob Schmidt, football (1998-01), track (2000-01), Jen (Stafslien) Reimer, track (2003-05), Nancy Hendricks, administrative assistant (1977-2020)
The banquet will be held in W.R. Davies Center Dakota Ballroom:
4:30 p.m. - Social in the Alumni Room 3rd floor of W.R. Davies Center
5:30 p.m. - Luncheon in Dakota Ballroom
6:30 p.m. - Program with induction
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT-RSVP by SEPT. 30!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3266
Oct. 15, 2021
UW-Eau Claire Greek Alumni Mixer 2021
Come join the UW-Eau Claire Greek community for the third annual Greek Alumni Homecoming Mixer! This event allows current and alumni/graduate members to connect while celebrating UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming. The mixer will be hosted in the Cabin, W.R. Davies Student Center on Friday, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar of beer, wine, and soda will be available. Additional non-Greek guests are welcome. Please RSVP by Friday, October 1st.
REGISTER HERE FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the Activities, Involvement and Leadership office by sending an e-mail message to Katy Rand or call 715-836-4803
We look forward to having you join us and celebrate our Greek community!
Oct. 15-16, 2021
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics - Volleyball Alumni Weekend
SAVE THE DATE! Matches on Friday at 7:00 against La Crosse, Saturday at 11:00 against Finlandia, Saturday at 1:30 against Illinois Wesleyan. Alumni Reception following the last match on Saturday. More details available soon!
Oct. 15-16, 2021
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming 2021
Come celebrate UW-Eau Claire at Homecoming! Festivities include parade, Blugold Fever Fest, the game in Carson Park, plus many other activities and reunions. You won’t want to miss a minute of the festivities! HOMECOMING 2021!
Oct. 17, 2021
Fall alumni awards presentation
The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association will present awards to outstanding alumni during a ceremony on Sunday of Homecoming weekend.
Outstanding Recent Alumnus Award – Benjamin J. Griswold ’13, BBA-Business Finance
President's Award – Brandon J. Riechers '98, BBA-Business Finance; '03, BBA-Management Information Systems; '17, MBA-Business
Administration Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award – Sherrill J. Smith ’85, BSN-Nursing; Eric C. Jergenson ’93, BA-Criminal Justice; Christopher P. Gleason ’97, BME-Music
Do you know an outstanding Blugold? Nominate them here.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.
Nov. 6-17, 2021
Traverse the western Mediterranean across the Spanish, Italian, and French Rivieras on this ten-night journey with Oceania Cruises, (includes round-trip airfare). Please go to the travel landing page to see all information about this wonderful trip! GoNext travel landing page or 1-800-842-9023.
Dec. 17, 2021
Alumni Association board meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet virtually on Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. (See frequently asked questions about board membership, or complete the online board nomination form if you're interested in becoming a member.)
Dec. 17, 2021
Fall alumni awards presentation
The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association will present awards to outstanding alumni during a ceremony and dinner the evening before the December commencement.
Do you know an outstanding Blugold? Nominate them here.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.
Feb. 12, 2022
1971-72 Championship team 50th Reunion
Save the Date! UW-Eau Claire Athletics and Alumni welcome back the 1971-72 Men's Basketball team to celebrate 50 years. Reception held to honor the group at the Flesch Family Welcome Center in the Chippewa River Room, 2-4 p.m. announced at the 5 p.m. game in Zorn Arena. More details will be available soon!
Feb. 12, 2022
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics Men's Basketball Alumni Day
Save the Date! UW-Eau Claire Athletics and Alumni welcome back alum's to Zorn Arena, all will be introduced at halftime, alumni reception following.