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 1976 | 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 2026 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. 

Blugold Hall of Fame Class of 2026 to be announced Summer 2026.

Saturday, Oct. 3 - 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. 3 
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-Stevens Point

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