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Blugold Briefing - Weekly Student News & Events - Feb. 23-Mar. 1

Rebekah Conrad - Friday, February 20
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BLUGOLD BRIEFING  
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS 

 
FEBRUARY 23 - MARCH 1, 2026
 

Frederick Douglass, Free Speech, and the Promise of the Declaration

  Mon, Feb 23, 2026
  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM 
  UWEC -Centennial Hall Room 1804

Join us for a powerful lecture with Professor Lucas Morel, one of the nation’s leading scholars on Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, as part of our programming to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Blu's Bingo: Craft Night

  Wed, Feb 25, 2026
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  The Cabin

Play Bingo for the chance to win fun prizes! Prizes include: A crochet kit, a paint kit, air dry clay, and more! 🧶🎨

Late Night: Love Yourself

  Thu, Feb 26, 2026
  6 PM – 8 PM
  Hilltop Lounge

Love Yourself is a campus self-care night designed to help you slow down, recharge, and take a well-deserved break. No experience is needed—just come ready to create, relax, and unwind. 💗 Each attendee will receive a small self-care bag to take home.

House of Blugold | A Drag Ball Extravaganza

  Sat, Feb 28, 2026
  7 PM – 10 PM
  Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Student Center

Join local and student performers for a night of drag, community, and joy! This event is free and welcome to all. Free will donations can be made to the Campus Harvest Food Pantry and Chippewa Valley Queer Prom.

Blugold Makerspace Workshop: 3D Printing 101

  Tue, Feb 24, 2026
  12 PM – 1 PM 
  McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace

Curious about 3D printing but feel like you know nothing? Join Makerspace expert Brad for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop! Learn the basics as Brad guides you step-by-step to print your very own whistle.

Meet Your People

  Thu, Feb 26, 2026
  6 PM – 7 PM 
  Towers Lobby

Join us every Thursday at 6:00pm in the Towers Lobby for a variety of fun events throughout the semester! It’s a great way to meet new friends and get out of the dorm if you’re feeling bored.

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl

  Fri, Feb 27, 2026
  7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
  Pablo Center at the Confluence

The Pablo Center box office opens one hour prior to each event. We strongly encourage guests to purchase tickets online in advance to guarantee their seats and help reduce wait times at the box office.

Two To Tango Dance Lesson

  Sun, Mar 1, 2026
  6:30 PM – 8:30 PM​​
  McPhee Dance Studio room 105

Weekly dance lessons taught by fellow students and alumni. Come learn social, ballroom, and Latin dance. Your first lesson is free!

In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Purchase tickets at this link.
Eurydice

CERCA Application Deadline is March 2: Present your undergraduate research, scholarly and creative activity in an oral presentation, performance, film, poster, or display/exhibition at the Celebration of Excellence in Research and Creative Activity (CERCA) taking place Apr. 27 - May 1 at UW-Eau Claire. Students must submit abstracts by Mon., Mar. 2. Visit the CERCA website for more information.
Person presenting their poster at CERCA

It's Dining Survey time!🗣️ Dining’s bi-annual survey is now open, and we’d love to hear from you! Blugold feedback helps us continue to enhance and improve the dining experience here at UWEC. Take the survey today through March 7☺️ https://tinyurl.com/3tate7c6
Dining Survey

Law for Learners: Free, Confidential Legal Help. Our goal is to help Wisconsin learners overcome legal obstacles, empowering them to move forward with their lives and achieve their academic and career goals. Whether you’re already involved in a court case or have a question about a situation that could involve a legal problem in Wisconsin, Law for Learners is here for you. For Resources, Click Here.

Tower Ridge Tuesdays - Citizen Ski Races

  Tuesday Feb. 24
  6-8:15pm
  Tower Ridge
Join us for a relaxed, no-pressure, all-inclusive ski race! Adult community skiers will begin at 6:00 p.m. and can choose between a 5K or 10K course. Enjoy hot cocoa, great company, and the simple spirit of friendly competition.
Tower Tuesdays Citizen Races
 

What We Carry: Show & Tell for Grownups

  Wednesday Feb. 25
  6-7:30pm
  SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar

Attend as a listener or sign up in advance to share a meaningful item of your own—space is limited! Embrace the wonder of this childlike-inspired event. Beverages will be available for purchase.

Person showing off an item
 

Make a Retro Video Game for Adults

  Thursday Feb. 26
  5:30-7pm
  L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library, The Dabble Box
Attend one, two, or all three sessions to get started on learning video game development. Each session is beginner-friendly and focuses on a different element of Game Boy Studio software.
Video Game
 

Red Cross Blood Drive

  Friday Feb. 27
  9am-3pm
  YMCA Sports Center

Schedule an appointment today to reserve your spot—walk-ins are also welcome. Receive a $20 e-gift card to the merchant of your choice when you donate blood, platelets, or AB Elite plasma.

Donate Blood
 

Folk Arts Festival

  Saturday Feb. 28
  noon-5pm
  Chippewa Valley Museum
A day with 30+ artists and organizations with demos, speakers, musical performances, and learning experiences!
Inside the Chippewa Valley Museum
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events

Events

Monday, February 23
Start End   Event         Location
5:30pm 6:30pm Frederick Douglass, Free Speech, and the Promise of the Declaration UWEC -Centennial Hall Room 1804
Tuesday, February 24
12:00pm 1:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: 3D Printing 101 McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
Wednesday, February 25
5:00pm 6:30pm Blu's Bingo: Craft Night The Cabin
5:00pm 6:00pm McIntyre Library's Subversive Book Club: Heated Rivalry Popular Reading Collection (2nd Floor Library)
Thursday, February 26
3:30pm 4:30pm Blugold Makerspace: Eau Darn It McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
6:00pm 7:00pm Meet Your People Towers Lobby
6:00pm 8:00pm Late Night: Love Yourself Hilltop Lounge
Friday, February 27
2:00pm 4:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Electronics for Makers Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library
7:30pm 10:30pm Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Pablo Center at the Confluence
8:00pm 9:00pm Extreme BINGO Towers Lobby
Saturday, February 28
7:00pm 10:00pm House of Blugold | A Drag Ball Extravaganza Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Student Center
7:30pm 10:30pm Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Pablo Center at the Confluence
Sunday, March 1
6:30pm 8:30pm Two To Tango Dance Lesson McPhee Dance Studio room 105
7:30pm 10:30pm Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl Pablo Center at the Confluence
See you next week

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

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