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Blugold Briefing - Weekly Student News & Events - Feb. 2-Feb.8

Rebekah Conrad - Saturday, January 31
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BLUGOLD BRIEFING  
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS 

 
FEBRUARY 2-8, 2025
 

Winter Carnival - Soup Handout

  Mon, Feb 2, 2026
  11 AM – 1 PM 
  Davies Plaza

Kick off Winter Carnival Week the coziest way possible—FREE soup! 🍲❄️
Swing by UAC outside of Davies, grab a warm serving, and heat up your week.
Available while supplies last!

Blu's Bingo: Eau-Lympics

  Wed, Feb 4, 2026
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  The Cabin

Come play some Bingo for the chance to win some fun, Olympics themed prizes! ⛸️🥌⛷️ Prizes include: Key chains, a 2026 Olympics water bottle, and more!

Winter Carnival - The Alpine Soiree

  Thu, Feb 5, 2026
  6 PM – 9 PM 
  Dakota Ballroom

Attend The Alpine Soiree for a special night of entertainment. This Olympics-themed social event will be one you don’t want to miss! 
Activities include live music, tarot readings, caricatures, food and mocktailsand more! Bring your friends for a fun night! 🪩🏅🎷

Vision Board Making

  Fri, Feb 6, 2026
  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  Hilltop Lounge

Chapter 5: Dream Big: Members of sorority life are driven by big ambitions and bold goals. Join us as we dream big and create our own vision boards! ✂️🗓️

Team Trivia

  Tue, Feb 3, 2026
  7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 
  McPhee 108

Team up and connect with members of the fraternity community at this FREE trivia event! 🤝🙋‍♂️

Blu's Organizations Bash + Part-Time Job Fair

  Wed, Feb 4, 2026
  11 AM – 1 PM
  Ojibwe + Dakota Ballrooms - Davies Center

Find your fit at the Blugold Organizations Bash and connect with student organizations that offer friendship, involvement, leadership, and valuable job-related experience.

Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party

  Fri, Feb 6, 2026
  6 PM – 7 PM
  The Cabin in Davies

Join us at The Cabin for the primetime replay of the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony! 🏅❄️
The 25th Winter Olympic Games are headed to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy—and we’ll have themed crafts to enjoy during the show.

UAC Films: Cool Runnings

  Sat, Feb 7, 2026
  7 PM – 9 PM
  Woodland Theater

🎬🍿 Join the Winter Carnival fun with a screening of Cool Runnings!
Crafts will be available for even more entertainment.

Universitywide emergency notification system test is Thursday, Feb. 5th: UW-Eau Claire will conduct a universitywide test of Omnilert, the university’s emergency notification system, at approximately 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5th. There will be an “All-clear” notification sent approximately 10 minutes after the test concludes. Sign up for Omnilert at https://www.uwec.edu/offices-services/risk-management-safety-and-sustainability/emergency-management
Alert on Phone

FREE CONCERT 🎵
Join us for a live performance by The Astronomers, a Wisconsin band known for their mix of pop, rock, and electronic music.
Local band Yomchi opens the show on Feb. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
The Astronomers

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Tower Ridge Tuesdays - Citizen Ski Races

  Tuesday Feb. 3
  6-8:15pm
  Tower Ridge
Enjoy a no-frills, no pressure, all-inclusive ski race. Adult community skiers begin their race at 6pm and can choose either a 5k or a 10k. There will be hot cocoa, great people, and the simple spirit of competition.
Tower Tuesdays Citizen Races
 

Cozy Coloring for Adults

  Wednesday Feb. 4
  5-6pm
  L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

Relax, color, and enjoy meeting new people or just spending time quietly around others.
Robots All Cozy
 

Banbury Art Crawl

  Friday Feb. 6
  4-6pm 
  Banbury Place, Building 13
Showcases an array of resident small businesses and studios, along with a curated selection of juried fine artists specializing in painting, jewelry, fiber arts, clay, glass, woodwork, printmaking, and metals.
People looking at art
 

Cooking & Co-ops

  Sunday Feb. 8
  noon-1:30pm
  Menomonie Market Food Co-Op (Eau Claire)
An afternoon of fun. Learn all about co-ops and make a delicious lunch in the co-op kitchen. Registration is free and required.
Inside Menomonie Market
 
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events

Events

Monday, February 2
11:00am 1:00pm Winter Carnival- Soup Handout Davies Plaza
8:00pm 10:00pm Snowed In: PJs and Movie Night McPhee 106
Tuesday, February 3
1:00pm 4:00pm Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration Alumni Room, Davies Center
7:30pm 9:30pm Team Trivia McPhee 108
Wednesday, February 4
11:00am 1:00pm Blu's Organizations Bash + Part-Time Job Fair - Spring 2026 Ojibwe + Dakota Ballrooms - Davies Center
5:00pm 6:30pm Blu's Bingo: Eau-Lympics The Cabin
6:00pm 8:00pm Create for a Cause: Craft Night Davies 220, Student Involvement Center
Thursday, February 5
6:00pm 9:00pm Winter Carnival- The Alpine Soiree Dakota Ballroom
6:00pm 7:00pm Meet Your People Towers Lobby
Friday, February 6
8:00am 12:00pm Block 3 Intramural Registration Opens Online Event
12:00pm 1:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: 3D Printing 101 McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
6:00pm 7:00pm Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party The Cabin in Davies
6:30pm 8:30pm Vision Board Making Hilltop Lounge
7:30pm 9:00pm Faculty Recital Series: Myths & Fairy Tales Pablo Center at the Confluence
Saturday, February 7
7:00pm 9:00pm UAC Films: Cool Runnings Woodland Theater
8:00pm 9:00pm Extreme BINGO Towers Lobby
Sunday, February 8
6:30pm 8:30pm Two To Tango Dance Lesson McPhee Dance Studio room 105
See you next week

The Blugold Briefing is curated by the UW-Eau Claire Office of Activities, Involvement, and Leadership. 

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