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Blugold Briefing - Weekly Student News & Events - Feb. 9-15

Rebekah Conrad - Monday, February 9
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BLUGOLD BRIEFING  
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS 

 
FEBRUARY 9-15, 2026
 
Jump to:  Featured Events  |  Announcements  |  Community  |  Events Calendar

McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Rosie and Olive the Golden Retrievers

  Mon, Feb 9, 2026
  4 PM – 5 PM 
  McIntyre Library

Our favorite furry friends are back at McIntyre Library! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿพ All current UWEC students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

  Wed, Feb 11, 2026
  10 AM – 5 PM 
  Dakota Ballroom in Davies Center

Donate blood at the on-campus American Red Cross Blood Drive and help save lives!

UAC Films- What Did You Eat Yesterday?

  Fri, Feb 13, 2026
  7 PM – 9 PM 
  Woodland Theater

A heartwarming story brings two men together through their shared love of food. Join us on campus for a fun-filled evening at our free film showing!

Cabin Concert: Northland Groove

  Sat, Feb 14, 2026
  6 PM – 8 PM
  The Cabin

Northland Groove is an Eau Claire based Jazz Combo. Join UAC for a night of free live music!

Trivia Tuesday

  Tue, Feb 10, 2026
  6 PM – 7:30 PM 
  The Cabin in Davies

๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ† Take a break from studying and join UAC for Trivia Tuesday to test your knowledge and win some fun prizes! 

Blu's Bingo: Valentines Day

  Wed, Feb 11, 2026
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  The Cabin

Come play Bingo for the chance to win some fun, Valentine's Day themed prizes! ๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŒน Prizes include: Lego sets, heart-shaped pasta, bookmarks, and more!

Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Heart-Felt Garland

  Thu, Feb 12, 2026
  11 AM – 12 PM 
  Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library

♥๏ธ♥๏ธ Create your very own Valentine's Day heart garland to hang on your door or wall! Free for all UWEC students, and individual faculty & staff with your Blugold ID.

Jig's Up Blugold Ice Fishing Contest

  Sat, Feb 14, 2026
  7 AM – 2 PM 
  Lake Wissota

Presented by UWEC Recreation, Blugold Athletics, and the Lake Wissota Lion’s Club, more than $80,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded. Winners will be drawn from all registered Fish Tickets!

Celebrate the upcoming Valentine’s holiday by decorating heart-shaped cookies with Blu Berrymore! Join us in Riverview at Hilltop on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 5–7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of fun toppings and icing in festive Valentine’s Day colors!
Blu Berrymore

V-Day is almost here! Celebrate with a Valentine’s-themed lunch at The Dulany inside Davies on Thursday, February 12, anytime between 11 am -1 pm. We'll have a student discount of just $10 (regularly $13.49) for this all-you-care-to eat meal! The Dulany offers entrées, soup, desserts, and drinks. Check out the yummy full menu on our website! Declining Dollars, Diner’s Club, debit/credit, and cash are accepted.
Valentine's Themed Lunch

Global Opportunities for medicine and veterinary medicine students:
Learn more about an exciting opportunity for students interested in medicine or veterinary medicine to shadow and observe globally via Future Docs Abroad and Future Vets Abroad. Anna Rossi, Event Director from the National Leadership Academes will be on campus highlighting the unique opportunities available for undergraduate students through these study abroad programs during two informational sessions on Tuesday, February 17th at 9:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. in Centennial Hall 3314.
The National Leadership Academies


FREE CONCERT: Wisconsin-based band The Astronomers fuse pop, rock, and electronic elements to craft their signature sound. Local band Yomchi will open the show on February 18.

The Astronomers

The Shamrock Shuffle, a 5k+ fun run/walk is hosted and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Recreation and Sport Operations and takes place on Saturday, March 7, 2026; a great way to kick off your 5k season! The route starts on UW-Eau Claire’s upper campus, goes down the infamous Garfield Avenue hill, over the scenic university footbridge and follows the river up the beautiful Chippewa Valley River trail. The race is a loop that begins and ends at the McPhee Physical Education Center. This event is open to any fitness level. Online registration can be found at this link.
Shamrock Shuffle


SAVE the DATE! September 12, 2026 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair | Eau Claire, WI

Join Student Health Service for a day of health, wellness, and community at the SHS Health & Wellness Fair! Participate in an outdoor exercise class, visit with health and wellness vendors, and enter for your chance to win a prize. Whether you're looking to improve your physical health, mental well-being, or overall lifestyle, this event has something for everyone and all fitness levels. Don't miss this opportunity to take a step towards a healthier you! Early bird registration is OPEN! Visit this link to register.
Save the Date

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.

Ask-A-Scientist: Climate Change & Human Health

  Tuesday Feb. 10
  7pm
  2 Roots Gallery
Bruce Krawisz from Marshfield Clinic presents. Skating on thin ice: climate change and human health.
Marshfield Clinic
 

Make a Retro Video Game for Adults

  Thursday Feb. 12
  5:30-7pm
  L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
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 Software
 

Queer 2 Queer: LGBTQ+ Social

  Friday Feb. 13
  9:45-10:45am
  Kaleidoscope Wellness Studio
Head to the Kaleidoscope Center for a chance to connect with your local queermunity. Board games, crafts, trivia, video games, and more.
Various LGBTQ+ symbols
 

xox-EAU 5k

  Saturday Feb. 14
  9am
  River Prairie Park - 44 North Gastropub
A fun run with no official finish times, and donuts at every mile. Race packets can be picked up from 7:45-8:45am.
Pictures of racers dressed in donut themed attire

Volume One

Events

Monday, February 9
Start End   Event         Location
1:00pm 2:00pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Ace the Magic Mix McIntyre Library
4:00pm 5:00pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Rosie and Olive the Golden Retrievers McIntyre Library
Tuesday, February 10
5:00pm 7:00pm Global Perspectives Colloquium: Conversations Across Borders Dakota Ballroom
6:00pm 7:30pm Trivia Tuesday The Cabin in Davies
Wednesday, February 11
10:00am 5:00pm American Red Cross Blood Drive Dakota North Ballroom, Davies Center
12:00pm 1:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Create Valentines Day Ornaments McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
4:30pm 5:30pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Lizzy the Black Lab McIntyre Library
5:00pm 7:00pm Valentine's Cookie Decorating Riverview Cafe in Hilltop
5:00pm 6:30pm Blu's Bingo: Valentines Day The Cabin
Thursday, February 12
11:00am 1:00pm Valentine's Lunch! The Dulany in Davies
11:00am 12:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Heart-Felt Garland Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library
2:00pm 3:00pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Ace the Magic Mix McIntyre Library
4:00pm 5:00pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Rosie and Olive the Golden Retrievers McIntyre Library
4:30pm 6:30pm Black Essence: From Renaissance to Renaissance Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center
5:30pm 6:30pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Corduroy the Golden Doodle McIntyre Library
6:00pm 7:00pm Meet Your People Towers Lobby
7:30pm 8:15pm Student Org ELEVATE Roundtable #5 -"REAL TALK. REAL GROWTH." Menomonee Room (Davies Ctr. 320F)
Friday, February 13
12:00pm 1:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: DIY Book Page Flowers Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library
2:00pm 3:00pm McIntyre Library Therapy Dog: Madison the Goldendoodle McIntyre Library
2:00pm 3:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Create Valentines Day Ornaments McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
6:00pm 8:00pm Cabin Concert: Pullstring The Cabin
7:00pm 9:00pm UAC Films- What Did You Eat Yesterday? Woodland Theater
8:00pm 9:00pm Extreme BINGO Towers Lobby
Saturday, February 14
7:00am 2:00pm Jig's Up Blugold Ice Fishing Contest Lake Wissota
6:00pm 8:00pm Cabin Concert: Northland Groove The Cabin
See you next week
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