Alumni Events
Blugold Events
Renew friendships, share memories, connect with our community and continue to learn. Whether you are a recent graduate or looking forward to your 50th class reunion, the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association always has amazing events planned for alumni and friends.
Events, such as tours and cruises, will be handled by specialists we've selected to give you the best prices and options. For events that our office administers, you will be able to use our registration system to RSVP and pay.
From local and regional outings, events and get-togethers, to travel tours and cruises, your Blugold Alumni Association is always planning something for everyone. Check out the links below for details on upcoming events.
For more information on alumni events, or about planning an alumni event, email alumni@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3266. We'd love to hear from you, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
The Alumni Association is thrilled to announce a series of amazing events for Blugolds and friends. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, celebrate, or simply have a great time, we’ve got something for everyone.
Join us and be part of the fun!
Stay tuned for more details and event updates.
December Events 2025
Dec. 28-30, 2025
UW-Eau Claire Women's Basketball
Join us for Blugold Women's basketball as they participate in the East Texas Baptist University Holiday Tournament in Marshall, TX.
Schedule:
Sunday, December 28th
- Tour Day
- 6:30pm – Family Dinner
Saltgrass Steak House, East Loop 281, Longview, TX
Monday, December 29th
- 5pm game – ETBU vs UWEC
Tuesday, December 30th
- 3pm game – UMHB vs UWEC
Games played at East Texas Baptist University
January Events 2026
January 10, 2026
Blugold Athletics Women's Hockey 2025-2026 alumni day
Blugolds, it's time to come back to Eau Claire and celebrate Blugold Women's Hockey! Join us for Alumni Day on Jan. 10 for lunch-pasta Feed with the Team, alumni tailgate with parents, alumni game and UWEC vs. Saint Mary's game at 7 p.m., alumni join us at Dooley’s for refreshments 9 p.m to midnight.
January 17, 2026
Blugold Athletics Men and Women's Track and Field alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join track and field blugold Invite in McPhee Gym. Join us for an alumni reception at The Plus, 208 S. Barstow St., Eau Claire, 7-10 p.m.
January 20, 2026
Blugold Alumni Networking Night & Indoor Golf
Blugolds are invited to a night of networking and indoor golf at the Clubhouse Edina simulators. Enjoy a welcoming environment while connecting with fellow Blugolds and taking a few swings. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend—beginners especially welcome.
Blugold alumni from the Minnesota Golf Association will share ways to get involved in the game, from Sip ’n Swing events to competing in MGA Championships. Bring your own clubs—just a few or your full bag.
Details
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Location: Clubhouse Edina (Titus Building, first floor)
6550 York Ave S, Suite 100, Edina, MN 55435 -
Date: January 20, 2026
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Time: 5:30–7 p.m.
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Provided: Light bites and beverages provided by MN Golf
- Very limited spaces available - register early!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
January 24, 2026
Blugold Athletics Women's Basketball alumni day
Join the Women's Basketball alumni Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St., Eau Claire, alumni welcomed to the Fan Deck 4-7 p.m. If you are a women's basketball alumna, please click on Blugolds to register for each event you plan to attend.
Alumni Day Schedule
5pm - UW-Eau Claire vs UW-Whitewater - alumni introduced at halftime
7:30pm - Fast Break reception in honor of alumni held in The Sonnentag Lobby
Questions, please contact Coach Englund
February Events 2026
Feb. 1, 2026
UWEC Singing Statesmen Outreach Concert
Join us at the Ladysmith Middle and High School Auditorium, 1700 Edgewood Avenue, Ladysmith, WI on Sunday, Feb. 1 at 3 p.m.
Hosted by the Flambeau Valley Arts Association. Tickets available at the door.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Feb. 6, 2026
Blugold Athletics Gymnastics alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Alumni join us at Dooley's on Water St., 2-5 p.m. for refreshments and apps, Blugold meet in McPhee at 6 p.m.
Feb. 6-8, 2026
UW-Weekend at the Kalahari Resort
SAVE THE DATE! Join UW-Eau Claire Alumni for a fun weekend away with family and friends in Wisconsin Dells from Friday to Sunday, Feb 6-8 at the Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Dr, WI Dells. Rates beginning at $209, guest room block will be available until Jan. 7, 2026.
REGISTER directly with the Kalahari here.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Feb. 7, 2026
UWEC-BC E.A.T.S.
What is EATS? Educational Assistance Through Scholarship, a.k.a. “The tastiest night in Barron County,” is scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026 6 - 9 PM in UW-Eau Claire–Barron County (Commons).
SAVE THE DATE!! It is a gala evening of gourmet specialties prepared by featured local eateries and UWEC-BC faculty, staff and students you don't want to miss!
Purchase ticket in advance for this event here!
Questions, please contact Barb Ritzinger at UWEC-BC or 715-788-6235.
February, 7, 2026
Blugold Athletics Men's Basketball alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join Men's Basketball alumni at The Sonnentag Center, 1075 Menomonie St, Eau Claire, Men's game at 5 p.m. alumni invited to the Blue fan deck 4-7 p.m., refreshments provided! Register here the Alumni Day!
February, 7, 2026
Blugold Athletics Men's Hockey alumni day
SAVE THE DATE! Join Men's Hockey alumni at Hobb's Rink game at 7 p.m. Alumni invited to Dooley's on Water St. for refreshments 9 p.m.-
Midnight!
February, 14, 2026
13th Annual JIG'S UP Blugold Ice Fishing Contest
Join us Saturday, Feb. 14 on Lake Wissota for the annual Jig's Up Ice Fishing Contest. You will have a chance to win prizes, gift cards and more!
More information can be found on the Jig's Up site.
March Events 2026
March 7, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin at the Milwaukee Bucks
Join the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire for a fun-filled night as your Milwaukee Bucks take on the Utah Jazz!
Mar 07, 2026, 7 p.m. at Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 5320
Purchase Deadline: Feb 09, 2026 11:59 p.m.
Order directly from the Bucks! Tickets: $39.20 - $112.00
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 11, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Alumni gathering in Tempe, AZ
SAVE THE DATE! Join fellow Blugolds alumni and friends for a reception at The Porch, 1128 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ. Hear what's new at UW-Eau Claire, catch up with blugolds that you may have met last year. Be sure to wear your BLUE and GOLD to show your Blugold Pride.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 12, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin Day at the Sun Bowl, Sun City, AZ
Please join fellow Blugolds alumni and friends of the Badger state for a Wisconsin picnic gathering at Sun City Ampitheater on Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. This event is open to all Wisconsinites and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Alumni and the Wisconsin Club of Sun City. There is a $10 charge payable at the event that includes WI themes food, beverages, prizes and live music. Be sure to wear your BLUE and GOLD to show your Blugold Pride.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 13, 2026
2026 Ken Anderson AZ Blugold Open Golf Outing
McCormick Ranch Golf Club | 7505 E. McCormick Pkwy. | Scottsdale, AZ
12:30 p.m. - Shotgun start or timed start depending on the number of registrants. Must register by Jan. 1, 2026!
$175 - Golfer w/cart
$600 - Foursome w/cart
If you have any questions, please contact: Alumni@uwec.edu or 715-836-3266
March 14, 2026
2026 Brewers Spring training game
American Family Field | 3805 N. 53rd Ave. | Phoenix, AZ
1:10 p.m. | Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies | gates open at 11:30 a.m.
Awesome seats in Sec 111 behind the Brewers Dugout - $35 per person- 30 tickets available and includes a $10 concession voucher.
Meet us for a pregame gathering in The Courtyard with UW-Stout.
REGISTER HERE-Tickets available soon!
If you have any questions, please contact: Alumni@uwec.edu or 715-836-3266
April Events 2026
April 10-11, 2026
The UW-Eau Claire Viennese Ball
SAVE THE DATE: Established in 1974, the Viennese Ball is inspired by the historic Kaiser Ball housed in Vienna at the Hofburg Congress Center, the former Imperial Palace and seat of the Austrian emperors. A multi-roomed New Year’s Eve extravaganza in the style of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elizabeth’s “Ball at Court,” the Kaiser Ball features thousands of flowers, wonderful food, and a wide variety of musical events including Salonmusik, Volkmusik, and, of course, orchestras playing Viennese waltzes.
Tickets will go on sale in early 2026!
April 17-18, 2026
59th Annual Eau Claire Jazz Festival and Jazz Crawl
SAVE THE DATE: The Eau Claire Jazz Festival is a regional music festival, dedicated to educating, entertaining and promoting jazz.
The Jazz Crawl - is the transformation of downtown Eau Claire into a New York jazz scene. Here, you can explore over 40 exceptional music groups at 17 different venues (all-ages and 21+). This year, our groups will be featuring a variety of music styles including ragtime, blues, acoustic, and big band.
Join over 3,000 people and enjoy this once a year celebration! Friday, 17, 2026, Barstow St., Eau Claire, Wi. Ticket information will be available soon on Eau Claire Jazz Festival.
April 24, 2026
Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Are you interested in becoming a board member? See the frequently asked questions about the board membership, the online board nomination form is available (Applications submitted by February 1st will be considered for the board term of the current year. Applications received after February 1st, will be considered for future board terms).
April 24, 2026
Spring alumni awards presentation
The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association will present awards to outstanding alumni during a ceremony and dinner the evening of Friday, April 24.
Do you know an outstanding Blugold? Nominate them here.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT will be available early 2026!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
April 25, 2026
The Singing Statesmen 60th Anniversary Reunion and Spring Concert
SAVE THE DATE-for the first in-person Statesmen reunion since 2016! Please spread the word to Statesmen of all eras* and help make this the largest reunion yet!
Reunion highlights:
- Alumni Choir: rehearsal Saturday at noon in the choir room, perform 4 pieces in the evening concert directed by Gary Schwartzhoff, Elizabeth Joosten, Chris McGinley, and the newest Statesmen director Kristie Halverson!
- Pre-concert banquet
- 7:30 p.m. concert in Gantner Concert Hall
- Post-concert afterglow
May Events 2026
May 15, 2026
UWEC at the MN Twins-Target Field
Brewers - Twins Tickets on Friday, May 15, game at 7:10 p.m. Cost: $65 per person-includes great seats, food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Reserved tickets in The Deck Section T
- includes limitless food & beverage at the concessions stand behind sections S, T, U and V
- Ball Park Fare: including hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, popcorn, pop, water, etc.
- Gates open 1 hour prior to the start of the game
- Transportation to the field on your own.
Ticket Sales available soon!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
May 16, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Spring Commencement
The Sonnentag will host spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 16, when UW-Eau Claire students from all four colleges will graduate.
June 2026
No events scheduled at this time, please check back often!
July Events 2026
July 25, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Chalkfest
Chalkfest is a day-long firestorm of creativity and positive community energy, culminating in over a quarter mile of sidewalk space displaying amazing chalk artwork! Created by Volume One, this event is hosted on the beautiful UW-Eau Claire campus along the Chippewa River. Chalkfest is one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer and it's a free urban art festival with tons of family-friendly fun!
2025 Winner of Best Event of the Past Year as voted by readers of Volume One!
August Events 2026
August 7, 2026
UWEC at the Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers - Twins tickets for Friday, August 7, game at 7:10 p.m, at American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI. Cost: $55 per person-includes great seats in Section 110, rows 21-23. Transportation to the field on your own. Watch for more information about a pregame event. Tickets available soon!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
September Events 2026
No events scheduled at this time, please check back often!
October Events 2026
Oct. 2, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Golden Blugold 50-year Celebration
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, Oct. 2 for the 50+ year class reunion celebrating the Golden Blugold alumni. We welcome you back to celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
Oct. 3, 2026
UW-Eau Claire Homecoming!
Come celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
November Events 2026
No events scheduled at this time, please check back often!
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