Varsity Night Live | Schofield Auditorium 7:00 p.m.

Co-hosted with the Singing Statesmen, come support various acts that sing, dance, and lip sync their way into the Homecoming weekend! This is also the event in which Royalty will be announced.  There is no charge for this event!

Golden Blugold Celebration and Class of 1975 | 8:30 a.m. | Dakota Ballroom | 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 2025 to celebrate you! 
Share memories of your years as a Blugold during this year’s Golden Blugold Celebration, mingle with fellow alumni and friends, and visit with Interim Chancellor Michael Carney. Hosted by the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association. 

Take in the fall colors and see how the campus has been transformed in recent years.

REGISTER HERE by September 26, 2025

If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.

Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting | 2 p.m. 

Members of the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association board of directors will meet on Friday, Oct. 3 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).

UW-Eau Claire Blugold Athletics | Hall of Fame | 4:30-9 p.m. 

Congratulations to each of you on your selection to the Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Hall of Fame:

• Mark Christensen - Men's Golf (2001-2004)
• Austin Crow - Football (2000-2003)
• Rhonda (Endres) Reis - Volleyball (1994-1996)
• Elizabeth Faller - Track & Field (2004-2008)
• Chad Hoiska - Football (1994-1997)
• Maria (Iaizzo) Garrity - Women's Soccer (2003-2006)

Super Six:

• Emilee Booker - Track & Field
• Nathan Donovan - Men's Soccer
• Teagan Jones - Track & Field
• Mitch Stegeman - Track & Field
• Adam Strouf - Track & Field
• Kenna Strunsee - Softball

 Registration here!

UW-Eau Claire Greek Mixer | The Cabin 6:30-9 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE! Join other UWEC Greeks for the Alumni Homecoming Mixer! The event allows current and alumni members to connect while celebrating the UWEC Homecoming.  The mixer will be hosted in The Cabin, W.R. Davies Student Union on Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. Appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar of beer, wine and soda will be available. Non-Greek guests are welcome. Register for the Greek Alumni event here!

If you have questions, please contact Katy Rand, M.S. Ed., Senior Coordinator of Student Leadership, Activities, Involvement, and Leadership

S. Carey & John Raymond "Shadowlands" with UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1

The Pablo, JAMF Theatre, Eau Claire, presents S. Carey and John Raymond have been playing music together for close to twenty years since their time studying music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Their self-titled album “Shadowlands” released in 2023 to critical acclaim from the New York Times, Paste Magazine, Stereogum, Flood Magazine, Under the Radar and more.

For this special performance, Shadowlands will be collaborating with UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I under the direction of Robert Baca and will perform the world premiere of new arrangements of the “Shadowlands” music for jazz ensemble. Over the years, UWEC Jazz Ensemble 1 has received two Grammy nominations, earned the prestigious DownBeat Magazine “Best College Big Band” award seven times, celebrated the release of 18 albums, and has received critical acclaim including praise from the New York Times citing the as “one of the most well-regarded jazz studies programs in the country.” This show will celebrate two of its distinguished alumni with the ensemble they got their start in and is not to be missed. Purchase tickets here!

Saturday, Oct. 4 - Announcements

Free shuttles

11 a.m.-6 p.m., Water Street lot to Carson Park

Free shuttles will run from the Water Street lot to Carson Park on a continuous loop.

Important bag policy for game: Given the expected size of the Homecoming event this year, the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association and Blugold athletics are instituting a clear-bag policy for the football game in Carson Park. A limited number of clear bags will be available for purchase at Carson Park. Following are the policy guidelines:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
• Small, non-clear bags that do not exceed 4.5" x 6.5" in size, with or without a handle or strap, can be taken into the stadium with one of the clear plastic bags.
• Prohibited bags and containers include, but are not limited to: coolers, briefcases, non-clear backpacks, non-clear fanny packs, non-clear cinch bags, luggage of any kind, computer bags, camera or binocular bags, or any non-clear bag larger than the permissible size (4.5" x 6.5").

Saturday, Oct. 4 
Homecoming Events

10 a.m.  | Homecoming Parade | Water St. - 2nd Ave. to Sonnentag Center

11 a.m. | Blugold Fever Fest | Pregame Activities | Food Trucks Onsite | Blugold Marching Band | Carson Park
Lots of activities at Carson Park before the game! Blugold Merchandise for sale.

1 p.m. | UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Football Game | Carson Park | Purchase game tickets here for Blugolds vs. UW-Stout

4 p.m. | Fifth Quarter - after the game | Carson Park | Music by Uncommon Denominator | Karl’s Bar-B-Q Express food truck on-site

7:30 p.m. | I Love the 90s Concert at The Sonnentag Center

Keep the nostalgia going with a line-up straight from the 90s. The I Love the 90s tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic 1990s artists including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC. Take this chance to explore UWEC's newest facility and lose your voice singing along to old favorites. Get concert tickets.

Questions on any events: call the alumni office at 715-836-3266 or email alumni@uwec.edu. 

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College of Nursing

SAVE THE DATE for the UW-Eau Claire Wisconsin 60th Anniversary Nursing Breakfast.   

WELCOME - All UW-Eau Claire Nursing Alumni 

UW-Eau Claire Nursing Building, Room 119

Schedule: 

7:30 a.m. Check-In
8 a.m. Breakfast
8:40 a.m. Updates from the Dean
9 a.m. Door Prizes
9:15 a.m. Building Tours

Free to all nursing alumni

REGISTER HERE by September 14, 2025

If you have questions, please contact the alumni office by sending an email message to alumni@uwec.edu.

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Roll Golds Homecoming Party & Auction

Join both Wrestling and Football alumni on Saturday, Oct. 4, Ojibwe Ballroom - Davies Center

5:30-6:30 p.m. Social Hour

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Guest Speakers & Auction

$20 per ticket (includes entry to auction, food and draft beer.

Questions: contact Tim Fader 608-385-4885 or faderta@uwec.edu

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I Love the 90s Concert at the new Sonnentag Center

Keep the nostalgia going with a line-up straight from the 90s. The I Love the 90s tour features performances by a revolving line-up of iconic 1990s artists including Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC. Take this chance to explore UWEC's newest facility and lose your voice singing along to old favorites. Get concert tickets here when available.