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Blugold Briefing - Weekly Student News & Events - Nov. 10-16

Rebekah Conrad - Friday, November 7, 2025
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BLUGOLD BRIEFING  
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS 

 
NOVEMBER 10-16, 2025
 

Mock Interview Day

  Mon, Nov 10, 2025
  10 AM – 2 PM 
  Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center

Do you have a job interview coming up or want to sharpen your interview skills? Mock Interview Day is your chance to do just that!

Blu's Bingo: Music Lovers

  Wed, Nov 12, 2025
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  The Cabin

Come play bingo for a chance to win music-themed prizes! Prizes include Loop earplugs, a mini Bluetooth speaker, and more!

Forum Series: Brian Baumgartner

  Thu, Nov 13, 2025
  7:30 PM – 10 PM 
  Schofield Auditorium

Brian Baumgartner became a household name as 'Kevin Malone,' on NBC's Emmy-winning series The Office. After its 9-year run, Brian continues to make regular appearances on fan favorite TV shows.

Campus Film: Avatar

  Fri, Nov 14, 2025
  7 PM – 9 PM
  Woodland Theater

A paraplegic Marine sent to the moon Pandora on a unique mission finds himself torn between carrying out his orders and protecting the world he has come to call home.

Walk-in Flu Clinic

  Tue, Nov 11, 2025
  11 AM – 2 PM 
  Little Niagara, Davies Rm 211

Getting your flu shot is the best way to protect yourself and others from potentially severe complications from influenza. FREE for students!

Blugold Makerspace: Gratitude Zines Workshop

  Thu, Nov 13, 2025
  3 PM – 5 PM 
  McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace

Learn a bit about the history of zine making and why they are great tools for expressing anything from favorite bands to beliefs. All supplies included!

Cabin Concert: Mars Galactic Jazz

  Fri, Nov 14, 2025
  6 PM – 8 PM
  The Cabin

Mars Galactic Jazz performs jazz, rock, blues, and pop. They perform both covers and original songs!

Graham Jams at The Cabin

  Sat, Nov 15, 2025
  6 PM – 8 PM
  The Cabin

Don’t miss this one-night-only collaboration! The house-show venue Graham Jams is teaming up with the Cabin Series for a special event. Admission requires a donation of a non-perishable food item or winter clothing.

Join the UWEC office of Health Promotion and the Eau Claire Health Department for the Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan training. Learn what opioids are, the signs of an opioid overdose, how to use the medication Narcan, and where Narcan boxes are located on campus. There are two training options on November 11th. First is 1-2pm in Centennial 1804, the second is 6-7pm in the Hilltop Lounge.

Curious about how the Constitution connects to today’s most pressing issues? Bring your lunch and join us on Wednesday, Nov. 12 for an open, student-driven conversation with faculty and peers. Together, we’ll dive into real-world questions, unpack current events, and explore how the Constitution’s principles continue to shape everyday life. No lectures—just engaging discussion, new perspectives, and space for your voice.

This session’s focus: upcoming cert petitions—what issues the Court may take up this spring, why some might be denied, and what it all means.



Join Student Health Service at our tabling event to learn how you can prevent the spread of measles. Check your vaccination status and understand the importance and effectiveness of the vaccine. Measles is an extremely contagious airborne disease, but it is preventable. Our healthcare team will be on hand to provide information and answer your questions.


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.

 

The Confluence Big Band

  Monday Nov. 10
  7-9pm
  The Plus
Enjoy the sounds of past present with all varieties of music from 40s swing to modern arrangements, played in big band style.

 

16th Annual Veterans Day BBQ

  Tuesday Nov. 11
  11am-5pm
  Eau Claire Event District
Free lunch from 12pm-3pm, raffle prizes, bake sale, 50/50 raffle and entertainment. Open to all. Proceeds will benefit Veteran Organizations in the area.

 

The Valley Silent Book Club

  Wednesday Nov. 12
  6-8pm
  SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar
Bring your own book, feel free to swap used books with others, and enjoy silent reading together as a community in public.

 

Free Bingo

  Thursday Nov. 13
  7pm 
  Micon Downtown Cinema
Doors open at 6 for food. Over $200 given away every Thursday with a possible $500 blackout.

 

Encounters Art Exhibit

  Friday Nov. 14
  5:30-7:30pm
  Eau Claire Area HMAA
Encounters: Telling Marginalized Stories through Art is an annual event where people can encounter powerful stories through local art. The theme is Celebrating Differences. Each evening features a special event, including artist meet and greets and more.

 

Drag Me Out

  Saturday Nov. 15
  7pm
  Wilson Ballroom - The Lismore
Local "Icons" strut the stage in drag for the first time during this unique fundraiser for the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center and The Trevor Project!
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events

Events

Monday, November 10
Start End   Event         Location
10:00am 2:00pm Mock Interview Day Ojibwe Ballroom, Davies Center
5:00pm 6:30pm Student Recital: Jones & Humphreys (mezzo soprano) Phillips Recital Hall
Tuesday, November 11
11:00am 2:00pm Walk-in Flu Clinic Little Niagara, Davies Rm 211
2:00pm 4:00pm Measles Preparedness Davies
3:00pm 4:00pm Digital Studio Workshop: Ins and Outs of Adobe Premiere Pro McIntyre Library Instruction Lab 1033
5:00pm 6:30pm Student Recital: Eli Miller (guitar) Phillips Recital Hall
6:00pm 7:00pm Opioid Overdose Prevention and Narcan Trainings Hilltop Lounge
7:00pm 11:00pm MN Wild Hockey Game Xcel Energy Center
Wednesday, November 12
9:00am 11:00am Measles Preparedness Davies
12:00pm 12:50pm Constitutional Conversations Hibbard Hall, Room 310
1:30pm 3:00pm Corn Husk Doll Making MSS RC Room
2:00pm 6:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Electronics for Makers Blugold Makerspace Lower Level Room 109
5:00pm 6:30pm Blu's Bingo: Music Lovers The Cabin
6:00pm 7:00pm Weekly Fun Runs The Sonnentag Entrance
Thursday, November 13
12:00pm 1:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Crochet Level 2 McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace Room 109
3:00pm 5:00pm Blugold Makerspace: Gratitude Zines Workshop McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace
6:00pm 7:00pm Meet Your People Towers Lobby
7:30pm 10:00pm Forum Series: Brian Baumgartner Schofield Auditorium
7:30pm 9:30pm University Symphony Orchestra (Tulio Rondón, cello soloist) Pablo Center at the Confluence
Friday, November 14
6:00pm 8:00pm Cabin Concert: Mars Galactic Jazz The Cabin
7:00pm 9:00pm Campus Film: Avatar Woodland Theater
8:00pm 9:00pm Extreme Bingo Towers Lobby
Saturday, November 15
7:00am 7:00pm Bouldering at Devils Lake State Park Devils Lake State Park
6:00pm 8:00pm Graham Jams at The Cabin The Cabin
Sunday, November 16
9:00am 5:00pm Hiking at Willow River State Park Willow River State Park
2:00pm 3:30pm Concert Choir and the Women's Concert Chorale Haas Fine Arts Center
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. 


Blugold Connect+ is sponsored by the Information Technology Commission (of the Student Senate), the Activities, Involvement & Leadership office, and the Housing & Residence Life Department.