As part of National Free Speech Week, join the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies on Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. in Centennial Hall 1804 for Free Speech and Incitement: Defining the Limits of the First Amendment. Featuring University of Louisville law professor JoAnne Sweeny alongside UW–Eau Claire's Eric Kasper and Adam Kunz, this panel will explore when protected speech becomes unlawful incitement and how the First Amendment applies to today's political protests, public demonstrations, and online expression.


Thursday, October 22: 🎃 Join us on the Campus Mall for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! Enjoy pumpkin painting, trivia, trick-or-treating, music, food, and more. Hosted by Passion 4 Paws and fellow UWEC student organizations! 👻

Join us on October 23 for our Cancer Is Messy Fundraiser! 🎨💗 Join Pinky Swear PACK for a messy good time as we celebrate our fundraising efforts! Get ready for paint, Cool Whip, silly string, and more! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy, or stay clean and cheer us on from the sidelines. Either way, come join the fun while supporting a great cause! 💕

The Blugold Dining bi-annual survey is officially OPEN! 💙💛 Have thoughts about campus dining? Now’s your chance to share them! Your feedback helps Blugold Dining understand what you're loving, what you’d like to see more of, and how to continue creating a dining experience that feels welcoming to every Blugold on campus! The Dining Survey is open until Saturday, October 24.

• You can take the survey here: https://qrflash.me/a/uQfZdh

By participating, you’ll automatically be entered into a centralized sweepstakes for a chance to win the following prizes: A MacBook NEO + one year of AppleCare coverage (valued at $900), a pair of Apple AirPods Pro (valued at $250), or a $50 VISA gift card!

Join us on Monday, October 26, from 6–8 p.m. for a special film screening of The Cats of Mirikitani, the final event in The Small and The Mighty: Chippewa Valley exhibit, currently on display in the second-floor breezeway of McIntyre Library.

The film follows Jimmy Tsumoto Mirikitani, a survivor of the Japanese incarceration camps during World War II, as he navigates life as a homeless artist in New York City.

Following the screening, Rachel Kopp will lead participants in creating their own cat art cards inspired by Mirikitani’s work, followed by a group discussion about the film.

Join UWEC Health Promotion and Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin for Halloween Condom Bingo! 🎃

Stop by on Wednesday, October 28, from 7–9 p.m. in the Towers Lounge for a night of bingo, food, and fun prizes! Bring your appetite, bring your friends, and get ready for a spooktacular time! 👻

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.

NAMI Chippewa Valley LGBTQIA+ Peer Support Group

  Monday Oct. 19

  6-7:30pm 
  Chippewa Valley LGBT Community Center

Open Mic Night ft Seany Cope

  Tuesday Oct. 20

  7-10pm
  2 Roots Gallery

Chippewa Valley Book Festival: "Writing in Your Own Backyard: Local Columnists On Writing the Chippewa Valley"

  Wednesday Oct. 21

  6pm
  Pablo Center at the Confluence

Join past and present Leader-Telegram Sawdust Stories columnists Patti See, John Hildebrand, and Nickolas Butler for a conversation and mini-workshop on capturing and writing the stories closest to home.

Just Dance! Ecstatic Dance Eau Claire

  Thursday Oct. 22

  6:30-8pm 
  Unity of Eau Claire

Jack-O-Lantern Lane

  Friday Oct. 23

  All Day
  The Local Store

Carve a jack-o’-lantern for your chance to win a share of $1,000 in cash prizes! Your creation will be displayed in a whimsical courtyard filled with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, theatrical lighting, hot apple cider, and freshly roasted nuts. Come celebrate the season with a festive fall atmosphere!

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

  Saturday Oct. 24

  7:30am-1pm
  Phoenix Park

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