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Blugold Briefing - Weekly Student News & Events - Oct. 5-11

Rebekah Conrad - Monday, October 5
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WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS 

 
OCTOBER 5-11, 2026
 

What to Know Before You Rent: 101

  Mon, Oct 5, 2026
  11:20 AM – 12:50 PM 
  Dakota Ballroom

This is a presentation-style workshop that will cover your rights as a tenant, budgeting, questions to ask, signing a lease, navigating living with roommates, how to get your security deposit back, and more!

Una Noche en la Plaza

  Wed, Oct 7, 2026
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  Dakota Ballroom, Davies Center

Experience the joy of community with local Latinx organizations, campus groups, fun activities and cultural meals! This Multicultural Student Services event is free for all.

Cabin Show: Linus

  Fri, Oct 9, 2026
  6 PM – 8 PM 
  The Cabin

Linus is a pop punk band from Minneapolis. Established in 2016, Linus started as a humble garage band, but after COVID, they reignited and came back swinging with a new polished pop punk and emo sound.

Karaoke Night

  Sat, Oct 10, 2026
  6 PM – 8 PM 
  The Cabin

Request a song or two and bring a friend, it's karaoke night! Join us in The Cabin and sing to whatever tune your heart desires.

Tuesday Trivia: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader

  Tue, Oct 6, 2026
  6:30 PM – 8 PM 
  The Cabin

Tuesday Trivia in the Cabin is BACK! Each round will have a different subject area to test your knowledge from 5th grade!

Blu's Bingo: Pride

  Wed, Oct 7, 2026
  5 PM – 6:30 PM 
  The Cabin

Come out with pride to Blu's Bingo! Join us in The Cabin with your favorite mascot for "Pride" bingo. Prizes include: Heated Rivalry book, Pride fan, Heartstopper book, fidgets, and more!

Meet Your People

  Thu, Oct 8, 2026
  6 PM – 7 PM 
  Towers Lobby

Come to the Towers Lobby to meet some people! There will be different activities and crafts to connect and meet others.

Campus Film: The Animal Kingdom

  Fri, Oct 9, 2026
  7 PM – 9 PM 
  Woodland Theater

(PG-13) An adventure between a father and his son, in a world where some humans have started mutating into other animal species.
 

We the Voters: Constitutional Choices and the Future of American Elections — Join UW–Eau Claire alumna and constitutional scholar Lori Ringhand for a timely discussion of how the Electoral College, voting rules, representation, and the courts shape American elections. The event is free and open to all students and will take place today, Monday, Oct. 5, from 5–6 p.m. in Centennial Hall 1415.
We the Voters event info

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.
 

Michael J Peterson

  Monday Oct. 5
  All Day 
  Acoustic Cafe - Eau Claire
“Found Objects Find Me” is the foundation of abstract, multidisciplinary artist Michael Peterson. Born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, he is a true townie and an U.S. Air Force veteran.
Image of artwork on view
 

Horror Classics at Micon Oakwood: "Dracula" (1931)

  Tuesday Oct. 6
  2pm 
  Micon Oakwood
Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula bends a naive real estate agent to his will, then takes up residence at a London estate where he sleeps in his coffin by day and searches for victims by night. Check the web page for showtimes
Dracula movie poster
 

Cozy Coloring for Adults

  Wednesday Oct. 7
  5-6pm 
  L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Relax, color, and enjoy meeting new people or just spending time quietly around others. Coloring sheets and art supplies for all ability levels will be provided.
Two robots all cozy like
 

Common Ground Open Mic

  Thursday Oct. 8
  6-8pm 
  SHIFT
A space for civic dialogue through the power of the spoken word. An evening of personal perspective on the issues that shape our lives.
Common Ground Open Mic, every 2nd Thursday of the month, 6-8pm, SHIFT 615 Graham Ave
 

Maple Harvest Night Corn Maze

  Friday Oct. 9
  6-9pm
  Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Get lost in "Something's Amiss," Maple Harvest's twisting corn maze. Twists, dead ends, and surprises around every corner.
Maple Harvest Apple Orchard, Formerly Leffel Roots
 

Eau Claire Downtown Farmers Market

  Saturday Oct. 10
  7:30am-1pm
  Phoenix Park
Eau Claire's biggest producers-only farmers market is held along the Chippewa River in scenic Downtown Eau Claire under an open-air pavilion. Live entertainment and an Artist's Market on Saturdays.
Vendor waving at Farmers Market
 
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events
 

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Happy Fall Blugolds! 🍁🎃

Enjoy the crisp weather and take part in all different kinds of events and activities happening on campus! It's only a matter of time before winter weather whisks us away...❄️

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Events

Monday, October 5
Start End   Event         Location
11:20am 12:50pm What to Know Before You Rent: 101 Dakota Ballroom
2:00pm 5:00pm Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Electronics for Makers - Build a Reaction Timer Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library
Tuesday, October 6
11:20am 12:50pm What to Know Before You Rent: 101 Dakota Ballroom
6:30pm 8:00pm Tuesday Trivia: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grade The Cabin
7:00pm 9:00pm Men's Soccer Game Simpson Field
Wednesday, October 7
5:00pm 6:30pm Blu's Bingo: Pride The Cabin
5:00pm 6:30pm Una Noche en la PLaza Dakota Ballroom, Davies Center
7:00pm 9:00pm Women's Volleyball Game Sonnentag Event Center
Thursday, October 8
12:00pm 8:00pm Block 2 Intramural Registration is Open! Online Event
6:00pm 7:00pm Meet Your People Towers Lobby
Friday, October 9
6:00pm 8:00pm Cabin Show: Linus The Cabin
7:00pm 9:00pm Women's Volleyball Game Sonnentag Event Center
7:00pm 9:00pm Campus Film: The Animal Kingdom Woodland Theater
8:00pm 9:00pm Extreme Bingo Towers Lobby
Saturday, October 10
2:00pm 4:00pm Women's Soccer Game Simpson Field
2:00pm 4:00pm Women's Volleyball Game Sonnentag Event Center
6:00pm 8:00pm Karaoke Night The Cabin
7:00pm 9:00pm Women's Volleyball Game Sonnentag Event Center
7:00pm 9:00pm Men's Soccer Game (Alumni Night) Simpson Field
8:00pm 9:00pm Trivia Towers Lobby
See you next week

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