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.
January 2025
Jan. 18, 2025
Blugold Athletics Track and Field Alumni Day
Save The Date - UW-Eau Claire Blugolds/UW Rivers Falls Dual Open Field events begin at 11 a.m. at Ade Olson Addition. Alumni reception at The Plus from 7-10 p.m. UWEC Alumni please email to Coach Dolan dolancc@uwec.edu with questions.
Jan. 21, 2025
Florida Blugolds and Friends
Join Us for Dinner and Live Music at The Quarry Beach Club!
We invite you to an unforgettable evening at The Quarry Beach Club featuring a delicious dinner from the Wisconsin Supper Club and live music by Warren Petryk, a 1978 Blugold alum and Eau Claire, WI native!
Date & Time:
January 21, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location:
The Quarry Beach Club, 8975 Kayak Dr., Naples, FL
Cost:
- $65 per person
- $33 for ages 6-12
- Free for children ages 5 & under
Your ticket includes a buffet dinner, tax, service, and live music by Warren Petryk. Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening of great food and even better music!
Registration Details:
- Residents of The Quarry: Please register on myquarryhome.com.
- Non-residents: RSVP to Lauren Sandman at lauren.sandman@fsresidential.com.
Please make checks payable to The Quarry Community for your total party, with a limit of eight per table.
If you have any questions, contact Lauren Sandman.
We look forward to seeing you there for a beautiful evening of food, music, and fun!
Jan. 25, 2025
Blugold Athletics Women's Hockey Alumni Day
Save The Date - UW-Eau Claire Blugolds vs. UW-Stevens Point Pointers 2 p.m. game at Hobbs Arena. Please join us following the game for a reception at location to be determined.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
February 2025
Feb. 1, 2025
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 1, 2025 6 - 9 PM in UW-Eau Claire–Barron County (Commons).
It is a gala evening of gourmet specialties prepared by featured local eateries and UWEC-BC faculty, staff and students.
Purchase tickets in advance for this event here!
If you have questions, please contact Barb Ritzinger at UWEC-BC or call 715-788-6235
Feb. 7-9, 2025
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. 7-9 at the Kalahari Resort, 1305 Kalahari Dr., Wisconsin Dells, WI. Rates start at $199 per night(plus tax and resort fee, up to 4 people per room, additional guests $50 per person plus tax, suites available at discounted rates.)
Included in the room rate: Friday evening pizza social, 6:30-8 p.m. in the indoor theme park, second floor.
To register: call the Kalahari at 608-254-5466 and ask for the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Weekend Room Block or REGISTER HERE online with Kalahari.
Feb. 8, 2025
Blugold Athletics Men's Basketball Alumni Day
Blugolds, it's time to come back to Eau Claire and celebrate Blugold Men's Basketball! Join us as we unveil our amazing home at the Sonnentag Event Center. Please register for the alumni day game and reception here
4 p.m. - Alumni reception in the Blugold Room and North Fan Deck with free snacks and beer.
5 p.m. - UWEC vs. UW-LaCrosse - Alumni introduced at halftime.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Malvik or call 715-836-3737
Feb. 8, 2025
12th Annual JIG'S UP Blugold Ice Fishing Contest
Join us Saturday, February 8th on Lake Wissota for a chance to win ice augers, ice shacks, a cargo max trailer, gift cards, cash and more! A 2-year lease on a Ford F150 will be drawn from all registered fish tickets. Raffle prizes include a new Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV, $500 in Scheels Gift Cards and more!
Brought to you by UWEC Recreation, Blugold Athletics, and the Lake Wissota Lions Club!
Feb. 14, 2025
Blugold Athletics Women's Gymnastics Alumni Day
Join us at McPhee Physical Education Center for alumni night as the Gymnastics team competes against Winona State University the meet will begin at 6 p.m. and alumni reception will follow, location to be determined.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Jessie Deziel.
Feb. 15, 2025
Blugold Athletics Men's Hockey Senior and Alumni Day
Blugolds, it's time to come back to Eau Claire and celebrate Blugold Men's Hockey! ***Due to bad weather and timing of our Alumni Night, we decided to do another Alumni Night. We hope more alumni, family and friends can join us as we celebrate Senior Night and including all hockey alumni. We will host the event on February 15, 2025, with a heated contest against UW-Stout at Hobbs Ice Arena at 7 p.m.! Locker Sponsorship - Opportunities to be in the locker room are still available.
If you have questions, please contact Coach Matt Loen
Feb. 25, 2025
UWEC at MN Wild Game
Watch the MN Wild take on the Detroit Red Wings on February 25 at 7pm at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. Ride in style and comfort to the game in a coach bus. Registration here!
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Game starts at 7pm
- Section 213, rows 4, 5, 6, and 7 (where Wild’s shoot twice 1st and 3rd period)
- $55 through Feb 20, then $60 until full
- Coach Bus loads from Towers Hall on University Drive at 4:15pm and departs at 4:30pm.
- Register directly at: University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
- For parking details, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/UWEC-Special-Event-Parking.
March 2025
March 4, 2025
Madison Alumni Gathering
Join us for an evening of celebration, networking and conversation at The Edgewater Hotel Sky Bar, 1001 Wisconsin Pl., Madison on Tuesday, March 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. You will hear a university update from Chancellor Schmidt, enjoy refreshments and register for a blugold prize. We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 7, 2025
Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, March 7 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).
March 8, 2024
UW-Eau Claire Shuffle 5K run/walk
2025 Shuffle 5k run/walk is hosted and sponsored by UW-Eau Claire Recreation and Sport Operations and takes place on Saturday, March 8, 2025; 9 a.m. packet pick up; 9:50 a.m. race announcements.
10 a.m. RACE STARTS at UWEC McPhee Physical Education Center, Parking in the CVTC South Lota great way to kick off your 5k season! The route starts on UW-Eau Claire’s upper campus, goes down the infamous Garfield Avenue hill, over the scenic university footbridge and follows the river up the beautiful Chippewa Valley River trail. The race is a loop that begins and ends at the McPhee Physical Education Center. This event is open to any fitness level. Cost: $20/person, $25/person on a team. Online registration can be found at raceentry.com Pre-registration ends at 11:59pm on March 6.
Feeling competitive? We have a race clock at the finish line, so you can time and track your personal progress. Interested in enjoying a scenic run or walk with friends? Enjoy the views at a comfortable pace. Strollers are welcome if you want to make this a fun event for the entire family!
Questions: Brittany Wold, woldbn@uwec.edu or 715-836-3377
March 12, 2025
UW-Eau Claire Alumni gathering in Tempe, AZ
SAVE THE DATE! Join fellow Blugolds alumni and friends for an evening reception at The Porch, 1128 E. Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ. Hear what's new at UW-Eau Claire directly from Curt Krizan, foundation president, and Tim Skutley, development officer at UW-Eau Claire Foundation. You might even score some Blugold swag! Visit AZ Facebook page!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 13, 2025
UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin Day at the Sun Bowl, AZ
Join fellow Blugolds alumni and friends of the Badger state for a Wisconsin picnic in Arizona on Thursday, March 13. This event is open to all Wisconsinites and sponsored by the Wisconsin Club of Sun City. There is a $10 charge payable at the event that includes Wisconsin themed food, beverages, prizes and live music. Wear your BLUE and GOLD to show your Blugold Pride. Be sure to bring a lawn chair to sit a visit awhile. Let us know in advance if you are going to attend, and we'll put your in name in for a door prize. More details on the Sun City website. Visit the AZ Facebook page.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 14, 2025
UW-Eau Claire in Tucson, AZ
Blugold Alumni & Friends Reception
Join fellow Blugold alumni and friends for an evening of appetizers, drinks, and exciting updates!
Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 14
Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Corbett's
Location: 340 N. 6th Ave., Tucson, AZ
You’ll hear an update from Tim Skutley, Development Officer, and have the chance to add your name for a chance to win some Blugold Swag!
Free parking for all Corbett's patrons! (Please validate your ticket inside with your server.)
We look forward to seeing you there!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
March 15, 2025
UW-Eau Claire - Desert Belle Boat Cruise
SAVE THE DATE!
Join fellow Blugold alumni and friends for an unforgettable 80-minute nature cruise on the beautiful Saguaro Lake Desert Belle, located at 14011 N. Bush Hwy, Mesa, AZ.
This narrated cruise, led by a Coast Guard-certified captain, will explore the history, geology, geography, and wildlife of the stunning Sonoran Desert.
Details:
- Recommended check-in time begins one hour prior to cruise time. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time.
- All children under 13 must wear a life jacket (life jackets provided by the Desert Belle)
- No pets allowed on board
- No smoking allowed on board (includes e-cigarettes)
- Two bathrooms on board
- The boat is handicap accessible
When: Saturday, March 15, 2 p.m.
Cost $27 (Adults); $17 (Children 13 and under) includes the cruise ticket, 2 drink tickets, and a chance for Blugold swag
REGISTER HERE for the Desert Belle Cruise
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266. Visit the AZ Facebook page here.
April 2025
April 4-5, 2025
UWEC 50th Anniversary-Viennese Ball
SAVE THE DATE! 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. The Viennese Ball tickets go on sale in February, 2025.
April 8, 2025
Colorado Baseball-Brewers@Rockies
Join the Blugolds at Coors Field
Tuesday | April 8 | game at 6:40 p.m.
Cost per person: $35 each includes: Reserved tickets in Outfield Box-Section 144, food & beverage 1.5 hours prior to the game at the Platte River Picnic area located under the Rockpile seating.
REGISTER HERE - ORDER YOUR TICKETS EARLY!
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an e-mail message to alumni or 715-836-3266.
April 24-27, 2025
UWEC Alumni Band Weekend
SAVE THE DATE! Join us at UW-Eau Claire Haas Fine Arts Center - Gantner Concert Hall, Eau Claire. Register to Join the Alumni Band! Join us April 24-27, 2025, for our Alumni Band weekend as we celebrate the University Bands! The weekend will feature performances by the musicians of the Symphony Band and Wind Symphony including concerto competition winners, student conductors, along with rehearsals and performance of the UWEC Alumni Band. There will be time to connect with friends, colleagues, and UWEC faculty (past and present). Dr. Ostrander and Dr. Stewart will lead rehearsals of the Alumni Band on Saturday and Sunday to prepare for the Sunday afternoon concert.
Questions about the Alumni Weekend?
Contact Dr. John R. Stewart, Director of Concert Bands
April 26, 2025
The Singing Statesmen Spring Concert
SAVE THE DATE! The pinnacle for the Statesmen 2024-25 season is the Spring concert which combines the vast amount of work and dedication that this ensemble has worked for all year. This event often sells out, so get your tickets in advance, and be prepared to be amazed, once again, by UWEC's choral excellence.
May 2025
May 16, 2025
Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting
Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, May 16 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).
May 16, 2025
Spring alumni awards presentation
The UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association will present awards to outstanding alumni during a ceremony and dinner the evening before the May commencement.
Do you know an outstanding Blugold? Nominate them here.
REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
June 2025
June 20, 2025
UWEC at the MN Twins-Target Field
SAVE THE DATE! Brewers - Twins Tickets on Friday, June 20, game at 7:10 p.m. Cost: $75 per person-includes great seats, food and non-alcoholic beverages. Order your tickets here!
- Reserved tickets in The Deck Section S
- 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.
If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.
October 2025
Oct. 04, 2025
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.