BLUGOLD BRIEFING
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS
OCTOBER 26 - NOVEMBER 1, 2026
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 Mon, Oct 26, 2026 1 PM – 2 PM 
 McIntyre Library
Our favorite furry friends are back at McIntyre Library! All current UWEC students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend.
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Thu, Oct 29, 2026
5:30 PM – 8 PM
Hilltop Lounge
Get into the Halloween spirit with a cozy night of crafting, creativity, and hot chocolate! Come make your own spooky Halloween craft while enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate and hanging out with friends. 👻
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Sat, Oct 31, 2026
6 PM – 8 PM
The Cabin
A 4 piece alt-rock group hailing from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Varsity Club combine guitar-driven energy with groove to bring out something that sounds familiar, yet different. Taking on influences from all genres, the group writes music that feels real, because it is real.
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Tue, Oct 27, 2026
3 PM – 5 PM
Towers Circle
Watch pumpkins fly in the sky at RHA's annual Pumpkin Drop Event! Hall councils and housing orgs will compete in front of all of upper campus for All Hall Brawl points and the ultimate trophy.
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Wed, Oct 28, 2026
5 PM – 6:30 PM
The Cabin
It's the Great Blu's Bingo: Halloween, Charlie Brown! Join us in The Cabin with your favorite mascot for "Halloween" bingo. Prizes include: Squishmallows, Snoopy waffle maker, Legos, and more!
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Fri, Oct 30, 2026
7 PM – 9 PM
Woodland Theater
(R) A rain-soaked couple take refuge in the castle of a transvestite mad scientist from outer space who is about to unveil his greatest creation. We are also hosting a costume contest! To participate, show up in your best costume 20 minutes early. Winners will be announced at the end of the film!
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Join Blu Berrymore at Riverview in Hilltop for Spooky Dirt Cup Night this Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5–7 p.m.! 🎃 Stop by to make your own dirt cup and load it up with all your fave spooky toppings. Plus, grab some FREE boo-tiful Halloween and fall-themed stickers! 👻 Also, don’t forget our Kiwibots! They’ll be ready for a Halloween makeover, so come join the fun and DRESS THE BOT! 🤖🧡
Run Club wants YOU to join the Eau Claire Marathon for the hall-EAU-ween 5K on Friday, October 30, at 6:30 p.m.! This fun, Halloween-themed event welcomes runners and walkers of all abilities to enjoy an evening of community, costumes, and spooky fun. All participants receive a themed blanket and a ghost medal, with prizes awarded for the best costumes, not the fastest finish times! Grab your friends, dress up, and join us for a festive night out.
Blugold Dining is hosting a Spooky Food Drive at the T-Store through Nov. 1! Stop by and use Declining Dollars, cash, or card to purchase non-perishable items. Just let the cashier know you’d like to donate them, and Dining will take care of getting them to the Campus Food Pantry! 🧡
The Eau Claire County UW-Madison Extension and the University Activities Commission (UAC) are excited to host a Youth Mental Health Resource Fair and free community screening of Disney/Pixar's Inside Out on Friday, November 6, from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Dakota Ballroom at UW-Eau Claire's Davies Center.
Event Details:
📅 Friday, November 6
🕔 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 Dakota Ballroom, Davies Center, UW-Eau Claire
🅿️ Free parking available after 4:00 PM in Phillips Lot
🎟️ Free admission
👨👩👧👦 Open to families, community members, UW-Eau Claire students, faculty, and staff
Please contact Dr. Rachel Pierce (piercers@uwec.edu) for additional information.
Your weekend plans just got a whole lot better — Friends Weekend is coming November 6–8! 🎉Whether your best friend is coming from across town or across the state, this is the perfect excuse to bring them to campus and show them what being a Blugold is all about! Get ready for a weekend packed with fun, including:
Life-Size Plinko on the Hill: Come test your luck with a giant version of the game you know and love! Friday, November 6th from 7-9 PM
Help Us Break a World Record!: Grab your friends and help us build the BIGGEST BLANKET FORT! The first 50 students to come to help break a world record will get a t-shirt! Saturday, November 7th 11 Am – 2 PM.
Prizes All Weekend Long: You could win prizes at events throughout the weekend — plus, we’ll have GRAND PRIZES up for grabs!
🚨 Don’t Forget to Register Your Friends!
Want your friends to be eligible for the grand prizes and event prizes? You MUST register your friends for Friends Weekend! Register Here: Friends Weekend Friend Registration – Fill out form
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Monday Oct. 26
6:30-8:30pm
The Growler Guys
Spin the wheel and win beer & food prizes in the first 5 rounds. If no one wins the jackpot, it increases weekly.
Tuesday Oct. 27
7-10pm
The Plus
Weekly open mic featuring music, comedy, and spoken word. Musicians get two songs; poets and comedians get five minutes. Sign up at 6pm; slots fill quickly.
Wednesday Oct. 28
7-9pm
Chippewa Valley Museum
Trivia guru Madison Stauffer will test your knowledge about Halloween history. They'll have a spooky mocktail for purchase, along with water, soda, and light snacks. Prizes for 1st & 2nd place.
Thursday Oct. 29
8:30-9:30pm
Oh Claire Improv
Audience members are invited to jump in and play short-form improv games. Each jam ends with a performance from the Oh Claire Improv Jam Team.
Friday Oct. 30
7-9pm
2 Roots Gallery
It's the Great Pumpkin! Vince Guaraldi Tunes W/Jordan Cox Quartet.
Saturday Oct. 31
9am-1pm
Down To Earth Garden Center
A market bringing together local cottage bakers, pastry pros, and more with a handful of more additional vendors to shop, all in one place.
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events
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✨ Weekly BlugoldConnect+ Tip ✨
Are you a Student Org with a big event coming up? Do you have an opportunity to share with other Blugolds?
The Community Tab is here for these reasons! Here you can post and read upcoming events or announcements from Student Orgs and certain campus departments.
You can even use this tab to meet new people or ask questions about campus or the Eau Claire community!
✨ Campus Happenings ✨
Happy Halloween Blugolds! 🎃
Stay safe this weekend as you celebrate the season. We hope your week is filled with more treats than tricks! 🍬
✨ Student Org of the Month ✨
October's Student Org of the Month is The Optimist Club!
"The Optimist Club is the perfect addition to any resume and promotes the wellbeing of the community. We put on monthly meetings, which makes it manageable to fit into a busy schedule while offering a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the semester.
Our events allow students to work having more flexibility around the types of events they volunteer at." |
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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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