Blugold Briefing September 23rd - 29th

Cabin Concert: Open Mic

  Fri, Sep 27, 2024

  6 PM – 8 PM
  The Cabin, Davies Center

All talents and performers are welcome! Show off your musical, poetic, and other talents at UAC's first Open Mic of the year! Acts must sign up for the Open Mic in advance.  For more info, click on the event image!

Announcements

Sign Up for Unify America’s College Bowl!

Don't miss the Chancellor's invitation to participate in Unify America’s College Bowl! This is your chance to connect and share your views and perspectives with other college students from across the U.S. Be part of this unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, broaden your horizons, and build connections. 

The UWEC Foundation is offering $25 gift cards to the UWEC University Bookstore for any student who engages in a conversation. Dates include: Sept. 24, 25, 26, and Oct. 1, 2, 3, 9 (Two time options per day to choose from!) Sign up today at: https://app.unifyamerica.org/collegebowl/uwec/

Homecoming Information Sessions

Join UAC (University Activities Commission) in welcoming this year's homecoming festivities! Student Organizations, Greek Life, Student Athletics, and those who are interested in participating in this year's Spirit Competition should attend at least one of three Information Sessions, where details for the week's events will be shared. Come learn how to sponsor a participant for royalty, enjoy fun events, earn points for your organization, and get involved with all of the events this year! Information Sessions will be held on the following dates & times:

Tuesday, Sept. 24th from 6:30-7:30 pm on Towers Lobby

Monday, Sept. 30th from 12:30-1:30 pm on Davies Alumni Room

 

Eau Claire Children's Theatre Auditions- "Disney Beauty and the Beast" September 22 & 23 at 7pm “Be Our Guest” at one of ECCT’s most popular shows! Belle longs for adventure in the great wide somewhere, but she gets more than she bargained for when she discovers the enchanted castle in the woods. It’s a “tale as old as time” with all the enchanted characters and popular Disney songs you know and love. Catch it now before it goes back into the Disney vault! If you are interested in auditioning, click on the folloiwng link: Auditions- "Disney Beauty and the Beast" (ecct.org)

National Student Exchange Program  
There are nearly 180 schools currently in the NSE consortium, including schools in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. UWEC students can study at one of these schools for a semester or an academic year. Students will pay UW-Eau Claire tuition and earn resident credits that will count towards UWEC graduation requirements. Now is the time to begin thinking about a 2025-2026 academic adventure! If you are interested in participating click on the following link: National Student Exchange Office | UW-Eau Claire (uwec.edu)

Lawyers For Learners

Legal issues can be a big obstacle for students, sometimes making it challenging to enroll in or stay in college, or even to get a job. Universities of Wisconsin has partnered with Lawyers for Learners to help students get FREE legal advice. We want to help remove legal barriers to your education and success!

Lawyers for Learners connects students with legal specialists who can help with a variety of legal matters. The help they can provide may include:

• Advice: Providing legal counsel, including options and next steps based on your specific situation.
• General assistance: Helping you complete forms, sharing information about court procedures or available resources, and providing guidance on self-representation.
• Referral: Connecting you with a lawyer who can help with your specific situation.
• Full representation: Working with you for an entire legal proceeding

What's happening off campus around the Chippewa Valley?
Check it out below!

UWEC Faculty Recital: Christine Amon & Alex Woods

  Monday, September 23rd 

  5:00 PM Start
  Philips Recital Center
Christine Amon is a versatile mezzo-soprano excelling in opera, musical theater, and art song. Alex Woods is a versatile and collaborative musician, whose passions include art, song, instrumental & chamber works, choral music, contemporary piano, jazz, and more.

 

Start A Small Business in 8 Steps

  Tuesday, September 24th 

  6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
  Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center
The Western Wisconsin Women's Business Center invites entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners to "Start a Small Business in 8 Steps". Topics covered include: Your Business Idea, Entrepreneurial Traits, Business Feasibility, Legal Structure, Permits & Zoning, Marketing, Recordkeeping, Business Plan, and Funding.

 

Pokémon Fan Club

  Wednesday, September 25th

  4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 
  L.E. Philips Memorial Public Library
Meet up with other Pokémon fans to play, talk, and do Pokémon-themed activities. Curious about Pokémon? All are welcome! No experience or familiarity with Pokémon needed. No registration required.

 

Ukulele 101 Series - 4 Part Series

  Thursday, September 26th

  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 
  L.E. Philips Memorial Public Library
Learn to play Ukulele with this four-week course. Attendance to all four events is strongly encouraged. No experience needed. Limited Ukuleles available to use during each class.

 

Artist Market of Eau Claire

  Saturday, September 28th

  7:30 AM - 1:00 PM 
  Pheonix Park
Celebrates and promotes the local creative community by offering a place to showcase and display original, handmade arts & crafts.