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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2023
UW-Eau Claire Alumni Travel
Check out the UW-Eau Claire travel opportunities for 2023 with GoNext and Collette Travel: The rivers are calling us West! July 9-17, 2023 together we are reliving old memories and creating new ones on a 7-night cruise to the Great Pacific Northwest. Enjoy a 1-night pre-cruise hotel stay in Vancouver, WA. Then, visit the Bonneville Dam, learn the history of gold mining and gun slinging in The Dalles, trace the path of Lewis and Clark in Clarkston, and so much more! Limited availability! View travel brochure!
Join us in the sunny Mediterranean! Together we are reliving old memories and creating new ones on a 10-night cruise from Barcelona to Rome in October 2023. Discover the highlights of the Mediterranean – indulge your historic side, sip world-class wine paired with authentic fare, wander the Tuscan hills, and so much more! Limited availability. View travel brochure!
Experience Iceland's Magical Northern Lights - November 8-14, 2023. Highlights include: Reykjavík, Northern Lights Cruise, Search for the Northern Lights, Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss, Lava Exhibition Center, Vik, Seljalandsfoss, Skógar Museum, Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacial Lagoon, Skaftafell National Park & Vatnajökull Glacier, Blue Lagoon. Trip information link for Collette Travel
Look at travel opportunities for 2024 on the alumni travel website.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu.

March 30, 2023
UW-Eau Claire alumni at The Brewing Projekt
Join other UWEC alumni for Thirsty Thursday happy hour at The Brewing Projekt, 1807 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire, WI on Thursday, March 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. you will have time to meet other alumni in the Chippewa Valley, enjoy light refreshments, and a chance to win some Blugold Swag. Limited Space register early!
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT - Please register by March 24.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu
March 31-April 1, 2023
UWEC Viennese Ball
For over four decades the Viennese Ball has been the highlight of the UW-Eau Claire and Eau Claire community calendars. Viennese Ball tickets on sale now. The ball, set for Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1, is an event presented each spring at UW-Eau Claire to support and raise funds for music, service and international study scholarships and awards. Learn more at uwec.ly/vball2023.
April 11, 2023
UW-Eau Claire Happy Hour in Colorado Springs
Join other UWEC alumni and friends for happy hour at the Colorado Mountain Brewery at Interquest Marketplace, 1110 Interquest Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO, on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m., enjoy light refreshments, hear what's happening on campus, and a chance to win something from the Blugold Swag bag. Please register by April 4. View invitation.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu
April 12, 2023
UW-Eau Claire Happy Hour in Littleton, Colorado
Join other UWEC alumni and friends for happy hour at the Living The Dream Brewing Company, 12305 Dumont Ave. Littleton, CO on Wednesday, April 12, at 5:30 p.m., enjoy light refreshments, hear what's happening on campus, and a chance to win some Blugold swag. Please register by April 4. View invitation.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu

April 13, 2023
UW-Eau Claire alumni at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver
Join other UWEC alumni for Thirsty Thursday happy hour at The Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St. Denver, located in the RiNo district on Thursday, April 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. you will have time to meet other alumni in the Denver area, enjoy light refreshments, and a chance to win some Blugold swag. View invitation.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT - Please register by April 4.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu
April 21-22, 2023
Eau Claire Jazz Festival
SAVE THE DATE to come back for the 57th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival and Jazz Crawl. Many events being planned, stay tuned more information will be available soon.

April 28-30, 2023
UW-Eau Claire 100th Anniversary of Bands
SAVE THE DATE to come back to Eau Claire to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of University Bands. Join us April 28-30 for our Alumni Band weekend as we celebrate 100 years of University Bands! The weekend will feature performances by the musicians of the Symphony Band and Wind Symphony including concerto competition winners, student conductors, the world premiere of Symphony in Blue and Gold by alumnus Erika Svanoe, along with rehearsals and performance of the UWEC Alumni Band. There will be time to connect with friends, colleagues, and UWEC faculty (past and present). Dr. Ostrander and Dr. Stewart will lead rehearsals of the Alumni Band on Saturday and Sunday to prepare for the Sunday afternoon concert. Register here to play in the Alumni Band Concert. Many events being planned, see the complete list of events here.
April 29, 2023
UW-Eau Claire Baseball Alumni Day
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics welcomes you back for baseball. Please join us for a double header at noon at Carson Park. All baseball alumni will be introduced between games. Following the games you are welcome to attend a reception at Dooley’s from 6-8 p.m. Questions contact Coach Bolden
April 29, 2023
UW-Eau Claire Softballl Alumni Day
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics welcomes you back for softball. Join us for a tailgate party before the double header begins at 2 p.m. at Bollinger Field on Stein Blvd. Alumni ball players will be introduced between games and a reception at Monk’s from 7-9 p.m. Questions contact Coach Huntington.
May 19, 2023
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 FOR THIS EVENT by May 12
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu.
May 23, 2023
UWEC at American Family Field for Astros vs. Brewers
Join Uw-Eau Claire Alumni Association as the Milwaukee Brewers play the Houston Astros on Tuesday, May 23 for a 6:40 p.m. game. Tickets $80: includes game ticket and all-inclusive buffet, 2 complimentary beers on the Associated Bank Power Alley deck located above the Brewers bullpen in left field for the game. Limited tickets available order early.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu

June 13, 2023
UWEC at MN Twins Target Field
Save the Date! Tickets for the Tuesday, June 13, Minnesota Twins game against the Milwaukee Brewers will be available soon. Ticket price per person: $45 includes deck seating in Section S and includes all you can eat hotdogs, burgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, soda and water!
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu
Oct. 6, 2023
Golden Blugolds 50-year Reunion
UW-Eau Claire 50 year class reunion for Class of 1973 and all Golden Blugolds that have graduated before 1973 invited to campus! the events will be held in W.R. Davies Center
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Oct. 7, 2023
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming 2023
SAVE THE DATE! Come celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming!
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Dec. 15, 2023
Winter 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.edu.