BLUGOLD BRIEFING
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS
NOVEMBER 9-15, 2026
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 Mon, Nov 9, 2026 11 AM – 2 PM 
 Davies Center, Room 211
Get vaccinated against influenza. FREE for students, $20.00 for faculty. Walk in's only, while supplies last.
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Tue, Nov 10, 2026
6:30 PM – 8 PM
The Cabin
Tuesday Trivia in the Cabin is BACK! Put your Disney knowledge to the test with a new theme each round, featuring trivia about your favorite Disney movies, characters, and more!
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library
Create festive, fall-inspired décor with felt! Join us for a fun, no-sew craft project where you'll learn to make three adorable felt pies: cherry, apple, and pumpkin!
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Tue, Nov 10, 2026
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace Room 109
Join Makerspace expert Izzy to create a felt garland inspired by vintage quilts! Open to all UWEC students, faculty, and staff.
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026
5 PM – 6:30 PM
The Cabin
Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us in The Cabin for a fun game of LEGO Bingo with your favorite mascot! Prizes include LEGO flowers, plants, animals, and so much more LEGO fun!
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM
The Cabin
This Eau Claire, WI-based alt-bluegrass trio has been making music together since 2018, with band members who have played together for more than 20 years! Enjoy a mix of original songs and familiar favorites, all with a fun bluegrass twist!
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| |  | Dead Serious! A Death Café is a welcoming space for an informal and open conversation about death, dying, mortality, and what it means to be human. There's no agenda, no expectations, and no expertise required; just bring your curiosity. Join others from across our campus communities to listen, reflect, share perspectives, and engage in thoughtful discussion about one of life's most universal experiences. November 12, 2026 3:00-4:00 pm at CVTC Business Education Center (Main CVTC building), upstairs in conference room 230J. Parking available in the west visitors lot with check-in at the kiosk.
🍕 Let’s turn generosity into a friendly competition! 🍕
Now through December 2, all student organizations are invited to join the Campus Harvest Food Drive—a Giving Tuesday celebration in partnership with the UW–Eau Claire Foundation. Help stock the shelves of the Campus Harvest Food Pantry while showing your Blugold spirit!
Here’s how it works:
• Collect food donations (unexpired and unopened) as a group and schedule a drop-off at the pantry on or before December 2 by contacting Sarah at snydersj@uwec.edu.
• Include your organization name and member count when you schedule and deliver.
• Every item you donate earns points. The organization with the highest total will win a free pizza party courtesy of the UWEC Foundation!
But wait, there's more! Thanks to a generous Blugold alum, every point your organization earns will also unlock a $1 donation to the Food Pantry, up to $1,000! That means your group's contributions will have an even greater impact! Let’s make this the most generous Giving Tuesday yet!💙💛
- Anyone is welcome to donate!
- To be eligible for the free pizza party, student organizations must schedule a donation drop-off and follow the entry guidelines.
- Points will be calculated based on the number of items donated in relation to your organization's total membership.
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Monday Nov. 9
6:30-8:30pm
The Growler Guys
Spin the wheel for a chance to win food prizes during the first five rounds! If no one hits the jackpot, the prize rolls over and grows each week!
Tuesday Nov. 10
7-10pm
The Plus
Enjoy a weekly open mic featuring music, comedy, and spoken word! Musicians can perform up to two songs, while poets and comedians have five minutes on stage. Sign-ups begin at 6 p.m., and spots fill quickly!
Wednesday Nov. 11
5-8pm
SHIFT
Read silently together as a community. Bring your own book to read, order yourself a beverage and enjoy the calm atmosphere. All are welcome.
Thursday Nov. 12
6:30-8pm
Unity of Eau Claire
No steps, no partners, and no judgment. Just you and the music, moving freely under the open sky. A practice rooted in freedom of movement.
Friday Nov. 13
6-7pm
Mr. Kitty's Cat Cafe
Relax, unwind, and enjoy some feline company! Spend an hour coloring alongside the cats in the Cat Lounge, with your choice of three different cat-themed coloring books! 🐱🎨
Saturday Nov. 14
9am-3pm
First Congregational UCC
Bringing fair trade handcrafted products and food items from around the world, promoting sustainable livelihoods and development. International food and beverages will also be available for purchase.
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events
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 | ✨ Weekly BlugoldConnect+ Tip ✨
Have an event question or need to connect with someone on campus?
Use the Chats feature in Blugold Connect+ to connect with other Blugolds! For event questions, simply click the chat button in the event description to message the event organizer.
✨ Campus Happenings ✨
It's that time of year, Blugolds! Cold and flu season is here, and illnesses are becoming more common around campus. Be sure to take care of yourself and look out for one another!
Need a flu shot? You can get one right here on campus during select days in Davies Center or schedule an appointment with Student Health Services.
✨ Student Org of the Month ✨
November's Student Organization of the Month is Alpha Xi Delta!
Alpha Xi Delta is a campus sorority focused on building sisterhood, promoting social responsibility and philanthropy, and creating a welcoming and supportive environment for its members.
The organization was also the winner of the 2025-2026 Student Organization of the Year Excellence Award! Congratulations to Alpha Xi Delta, and thank you for all you do to make our Blugold community stronger! 💙💛
Learn more about Alpha Xi Delta on their group website. |
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Events
| Monday, November 9 |
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Location |
| 11:00am |
2:00pm |
Flu Shot Clinic |
Davies Center, Room 211 |
| 2:00pm |
5:00pm |
Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Electronics for Makers - Make Some Noise |
McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace Room 109 |
| 7:00pm |
9:00pm |
Men's Basketball Game |
Sonnentag Event Center |
| 7:00pm |
9:00pm |
Q-Fest Screening | The Dads |
Woodland Theatre, Davies Student Center |
| Tuesday, November 10 |
| 3:30pm |
4:30pm |
Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Quilt Square Felt Garlands |
McIntyre Library Blugold Makerspace Room 109 |
| 6:30pm |
8:00pm |
Tuesday Trivia: Disney |
The Cabin |
| Wednesday, November 11 |
| 11:00am |
1:00pm |
Inter-Tribal Potluck |
Inter-Tribal Learning Center (HHH 150) |
| 1:00pm |
5:00pm |
Countdown to Commencement |
2nd Floor of Davies |
| 5:00pm |
6:30pm |
Blu's Bingo: Lego |
The Cabin |
| Thursday, November 12 |
| 5:00pm |
6:30pm |
Indigi-Bingo |
Multicultural Student Services, RC Room |
| Friday, November 13 |
| 11:30am |
12:30pm |
Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Felt Pie Garland |
Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library |
| 6:00pm |
8:00pm |
Cabin Show: The Woodland Spring |
The Cabin |
| 8:00pm |
9:00pm |
Extreme Bingo |
Towers Lobby |
| Saturday, November 14 |
| 8:00pm |
9:00pm |
Trivia |
Towers Lobby |
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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, the Sonnentag Center, and the Housing & Residence Life Department.
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