Homecoming
Homecoming 2021: Celebrate with us on Oct. 15-16
Festivities include parade along First Avenue, the Blugold pregame fest and football game at Carson Park, plus many other activities and reunions. You won’t want to miss a minute of the festivities!
Friday, October 15
Golden Blugold Celebration and Class of 1970 and 1971 | Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Dakota Ballroom, W.R. Davies Center
It’s official—you graduated from UW-Eau Claire 50 years ago and now hold the honored distinction of GOLDEN BLUGOLD.
We’re eager to reminisce with you and all our Golden Blugolds in October 2021 to celebrate you!
REGISTER HERE for the Golden Blugolds event!
Flesch Family Welcome Center dedication | Friday, 2 p.m.
Building dedication and open house of the newest building on campus!
UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics | Hall of Fame | Friday, 4:30 - 9 p.m., Dakota Ballroom, W.R. Davies Center
Five athletes and athletics long time administrative assistant make up the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2021. The new class will be inducted October 15, 2021, during homecoming weekend, includes Lynn (Morris) Nordin, gymnastics (2003, 04, 05, 06), Maggie (Loney) Green, golf (2002-03, 03-04, 04-05, 05-06), Brooke (Wozniak) Schmidt, volleyball (2000, 01, 02, 03), basketball (2000-01, 01-02, 02-03, 03-04), track (2001, 02, 03, 06), Bob Schmidt, football (1998, 99, 00, 01), track (2000, 01), Jen (Stafslien) Reimer, track (2003, 04, 05), Nancy Hendricks, administrative assistant (1977-2020)
REGISTER HERE for the Hall of Fame banquet!
GREEK ALUMNI Homecoming Mix 2021 | Friday, 7:00 - 10:30 p.m., The Cabin, W.R. Davies Center
Come join the UW-Eau Claire Greek community for the third annual Greek Alumni Homecoming Mixer!
This event allows current and alumni/graduate members to connect while celebrating UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming. The mixer will be hosted in the Cabin, on the first floor of the W.R. Davies Student Center. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided and a cash bar of beer, wine, and soda will be available. Additional non-Greek guests are welcome.
Specific event information will be emailed out prior to the event to those that have RSVP'ed as attending. Please RSVP HERE by Friday, October 1st.
We look forward to having you join us and celebrate our Greek community!
Varsity Night Live | Homecoming 2021 | Friday, 7:00 p.m., Zorn Arena
Come join the fun at UW-Eau Claire Varsity Night Live, featuring many student acts, introduction of the UWEC Blugold Spirit Award recipients, UWEC Royalty and comedian-Tommy Ryman. Purchase tickets for VNL here: Varsity Night Live tickets
Tommy Ryman grew up with a new-age, folk singing mother and a traditional, Lutheran insurance-agent father. This XY equation evidently equals: acclaimed comedian. Ryman has earned the title of Semifinalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, where judges raved about Tommy saying, “they had never seen anything like him, one of a kind, fantastic!”
Ryman’s act can be described as absurdist and clever, masked behind a very likable and innocent demeanor, often thought of as disturbingly adorable. He is a favorite among audiences at top clubs, colleges, and corporate events around the nation, and he is regularly featured on SiriusXM, and iHeart radio.
Ryman recently won the title of Best in the Midwest at the prestigious Gilda’s Laugh Fest, and voted best comedian in the Twin Cites by City Pages. He was invited to perform at the Great American Comedy Festival at the Johnny Carson Theater. Ryman’s newest album “Having the Time of My Life” debut at #2 on the iTunes comedy charts, and he also has a brand new comedy special on Dry Bar Comedy.
*The university guidelines around COVID-19 may adapt due to city and county recommendations. Information around safety measures and requirements will be communicated prior to the event.
Saturday, October 16
10 a.m. | Parade - slight parade route change for 2021: beginning at EC County Courthouse to Grand Ave. turn on First Ave. across Lake St. finish on Chippewa St. in Water St. Parking lot, one block before Water St.
11 a.m. | Blugold pre-game Fever Fest - food trucks available to purchase lunch from
1:10 p.m. | Blugold Football vs. UW-River Falls
Questions on any events: call the alumni office at 715-836-3266 or email alumni@uwec.edu.
Sunday, October 17
Fall Alumni Awards presented
10:30 a.m. | Social
11 a.m. | Brunch
12 p.m. | Alumni Awards program
Register here
Questions on this event, please call the alumni office 715-836-3266 or email at alumni@uwec.edu
For more information
Check back to this page for additional Homecoming details as they are finalized. For more information, contact the alumni office at alumni@uwec.edu or 715-836-3266.
Homecoming memories...
UW-Eau Claire's Cheer and Stunt team had a head up on the competition at Yell Like Hell during Homecoming 2015.
The Blugold Marching Band performing during the 2015 Homecoming parade
