BLUGOLD BRIEFING
WEEKLY STUDENT NEWS & EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 28 - OCTOBER 4, 2026
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HOMECOMING WEEK 2026
 Sunday, Sept. 27 - Saturday, Oct. 3
 Campuswide💙💛Happy Homecoming Week, Blugolds! It’s time to bring the school spirit! 🙌 Get your student organization involved and compete for prizes at Homecoming events AND for the highest attendance throughout the week! 🏆🎉
📣 Rally your friends, show up, and make some memories!
And don’t forget to line Water Street for the Homecoming Parade before the big game on Saturday! 🍭🎺🏈
Let’s make it a Homecoming to remember! 🎉
GO BLUGOLDS! 💙💛
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Mon, Sep 28, 2026
11 AM – 1 PM 
Davies Plaza
Kick off Homecoming week in the best way possible—FREE food! We'll be dishin' out some 70's inspired treats along with some Homecoming gear! 🪩🕺 Come ask us about the other events we will be hosting this week to celebrate school spirit.
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Wed, Sep 30, 2026
5 PM – 6:30 PM
The Cabin
We'll have all sorts of great UWEC prizes you won't want to miss out on. Prizes include a UWEC sweatshirt, enamel pins, speaker, pennant, and more! 💛💙
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
10 AM – 11:30 AM
Water Street
🎉Celebrate UWEC’s 2026 Homecoming with one of our favorite traditions — the Homecoming Parade! Come cheer on your favorite campus departments and student organizations, along with several groups from the Eau Claire community — and be sure to grab lots of free goodies along the way! 🍬🍭
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Wed, Sep 30, 2026
11 AM – 1 PM
Campus Mall, Phillips Yard
Get your friends together and compete against each other at Campus Games! Play classic yard games and hang out together on campus. Check in as an attendee for a chance to win a goodie basket full of prizes from Downtown Eau Claire businesses.
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Fri, Oct 2, 2026
6 PM – 9 PM
Towers Field
Join us for an evening filled with live entertainment, games, food, friends, and Homecoming spirit! 🪵🔥 Enjoy performances from UWEC acapella groups, the Dance Team, the Blugold Marching Band, and the Confluence Big Band as we celebrate together around the bonfire!
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Sat, Oct 3, 2026
8 PM – 10 PM
Suites Lobby
🎷Virgin Bourbon Street is teaming up with the Homecoming Speakeasy this year! Come hang out, meet fellow students and upper-campus residents, and enjoy a fun night of activities! There will be FREE mocktails and snacks provided by various hall councils, plus crafts, karaoke, and more! 🎤🎨🍹
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Blugold Dining is serving up a Cuban-themed menu at Riverview in Hilltop this Tuesday, Sept. 29!💙 Stop by for dinner anytime from 4:30–8:30 p.m. to try items like mojo pork, Cuban sandwiches, black bean stew, and more😋
The UWEC Chess Club will be hosting IM John Bartholomew for a simultaneous exhibition and Q&A session on Saturday, October 3 at 1:00 p.m. in Ojibwe Room C of Davies Center. The number of players is limited, so please email Eric Kasper at kasperet@uwec.edu to register. Spectators are welcome!
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Tuesday Sep. 29
noon-1pm
The Luminary Wellness Center
Women are invited to a fun afternoon of connection, style, lunch, and sustainability. Bring your gently used clothing and accessories and give them a second life while discovering something “new-to-you.”
Wednesday Sep. 30
7-9pm
2 Roots Gallery
Jordan Cox is a woodwind specialist based in Eau Claire. He is currently performing in Cathy Reitz and 7 Swing, Kat & the Hats, Chippewa Valley Jazz Orchestra, and several small jazz group
Thursday Oct. 1
6:30-7:30pm
Eaum Yoga + Fitness
Arm, ab, and glute sequences mixed with upbeat dance bursts, energizing music, and glow-in-the-dark vibes that make the workout feel like a night out.
Friday Oct. 2
6-10pm
Maple Harvest Apple Orchard
Bring your flashlights for some nighttime fun. Great for families, couples, and groups. Last entrance at 9pm.
Saturday Oct. 3
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.
Additional events can be found by visiting Volume One's Calendar of Events
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✨ Weekly Blugold Connect+ Tip ✨
Several Homecoming events count toward the Traditions Keeper program — so get out there, get involved, and make some memories! ✨
This Homecoming Week, you're sure to check off a few UW-Eau Claire traditions from your list. There are a handful that count towards the Traditions Keeper program!
To view and maintain your Traditions Keeper checklist, visit the Checklists page. To access:
- On the Website:
- Click "My Activity" in the side menu, then click "My Checklists."
- On the App:
- Tap "Checklists" in the "More" tab at the bottom of your screen.
✨ Campus Happenings ✨
🎉 Make the most of Homecoming Week, Blugolds! 💙💛
With events happening all week, there’s plenty of opportunities to find your place, get involved, and make memories that last long after graduation!
📅 Find an event that fits your schedule and join the fun! See the complete list of Homecoming events here.
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Events
| Monday, September 28 |
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Event |
Location |
| 8:00am |
9:00am |
Homecoming Royalty Campaigning! |
Campus Mall |
| 8:00am |
4:00pm |
Homecoming Medallion Hunt |
Secret Location! |
| 11:00am |
1:00pm |
Homecoming Kickoff |
Davies Plaza |
| 2:00pm |
5:00pm |
Blugold Makerspace Workshop: Electronics for Makers - Make a Computer Control a Big Thing |
Blugold Makerspace, McIntyre Library |
| Tuesday, September 29 |
| 12:30pm |
2:30pm |
Career Fair Spruce Up |
Vicki Lord Larson Hall, Room 2151 |
| 5:00pm |
7:00pm |
Men's Soccer Game |
Simpson Field |
| Wednesday, September 30 |
| 7:30am |
10:00am |
UW-Eau Claire Science and Tech Breakfast |
Davies Student Center, 3rd Floor |
| 10:00am |
2:00pm |
UW-Eau Claire All Majors Career Fair |
Davies Student Center, 3rd Floor |
| 11:00am |
1:00pm |
Campus Games |
Campus Mall, Phillips Yard |
| 11:00am |
1:00pm |
Homecoming Hike |
Bottom of McPhee Stairs |
| 5:00pm |
6:30pm |
Blu's Bingo: Homecoming Edition |
The Cabin |
| Thursday, October 1 |
| 9:30am |
2:30pm |
UWEC Red Cross Club Blood Drive |
Davies Center - Ojibwe Ballroom |
| 5:30pm |
7:00pm |
Spring 2027 Honors Course Preview |
2nd Floor of McIntyre Library |
| 6:00pm |
7:00pm |
Meet Your People |
Towers Lobby |
| Friday, October 2 |
| 6:00pm |
8:00pm |
NOTA Art Submissions Night |
Haas Fine Art Center |
| 6:00pm |
9:00pm |
Homecoming Bonfire and Rally |
Towers Field |
| 8:00pm |
9:00pm |
Extreme Bingo |
Towers Lobby |
| Saturday, October 3 |
| 10:00am |
11:30am |
Homecoming Parade |
Water Street |
| 8:00pm |
10:00pm |
Speakeasy |
Suites Lobby |
| 8:00pm |
10:00pm |
Virgin Bourbon Street |
Suites Lobby |
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The Blugold Briefing is brought to you 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 Housing & Residence Life Department, and The Sonnentag Center.
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