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Festivals Chair: Megan Kunze

Melissa Opitz

We bring celebrations to campus! Join the Festivals Committee and help to
plan, organize and publicize the campus-wide festivals that bring people
together -- Homecoming, Winter Carnival and Springfest. More information
and applications for the Homecoming Executive Committee are available
in the Activities and Programs, Davies 133. For Information on UAC
Festivals and meeting times contact the Festivals Chairperson.
Festivals Committee Meetings: Thursdays @ 7pm | Davies 133

UAC Festivals Events: (click for more info)
HOMECOMING 2009

WINTER CARNIVAL 2010
SPRINGFEST 2010

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-- 2009 Homecoming Official Information Packet (PDF) --
-- 2009 Homecoming Meetings Information (PDF) --
-- Varsity Night Live Audition Information --
Homecoming 2009
UW-Eau Claire Blugolds -vs- UW-Platteville Pioneers
October 11-18
Homecoming 2009: Go Blugolds!!

HOMECOMING 2009
October 11-18

MONDAY-FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 5-9

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Medallion Hunt
Clue #1 - Monday, October 5

CLUE #1
Your Treacherous Journey
Has Just Begun,
Come on Blugolds,
Put Those Pioneers On The Run!

The Singing Statesmen found the
Homecoming Medallion hidden
in the Phillips Hall courtyard.
Congratulations Statesmen!

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 8

Medallion Hunt
Clue #2 - Thursday, October 8

CLUE #2
When Searching For Gold,
Look High and Look Low,
Blugold Miners Will Find the
Best Success Down Below

The Singing Statesmen found the
Homecoming Medallion hidden
in the Phillips Hall courtyard.
Congratulations Statesmen!

FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 9

Window Painting Begins - 8am
West Blugold, Davies Center

SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 11

Royalty Pictures
Due in Davies 133 | 7pm-8pm

Campus Camp Out
9pm - 11pm | Council Fire Room
Don't miss the fun and excitement of this Homecoming kickoff party while also staking out your Royalty Banner spot.

2006 Campus Camp Out!

Students Enjoy the Campus Camp Out!

MONDAY,
OCTOBER 12

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Medallion Hunt
Clue #3 - Monday, October 12

CLUE #3
Mining is a Science
That's Not Always Exact,
Checking Out the
Square is a Good Idea,
That's a Fact!

The Singing Statesmen found the
Homecoming Medallion hidden
in the Phillips Hall courtyard.
Congratulations Statesmen!

Window Painting Judging
3pm | West Blugold, Davies Center

Homecoming Window Painting

TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 13

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Homecoming Court Voting
Online voting starts today at 9am
Blugold log-in required
Link emailed to all UWEC students

Sand Sculpture Building
4pm - 5pm | Behind Putnam Hall

Sand Sculptures
Sand Sculpture Building

WEDNESDAY,
OCTOBER 14

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Homecoming Court Voting
Online voting ends today at 3pm
Blugold log-in required
Link emailed to all UWEC students

Upper Campus Games
Towers Field

Three-Legged Sack Race -- 4pm
Tug-of-War -- 4:15pm
Waterballoon Toss -- 4:30pm
Toilet Paper Roll -- 4:45pm

Upper Campus Games

Snake Dance -- 6:45pm
Student Organizations and non-residence hall participants meet
at the base of The Hill at 6:45pm

Yell-Like-Hell
Competition & Pep Rally
Immediately after Snake Dance
| Zorn Arena | 7pm |
Pudgy Bunny -- at approximately 8pm

Yell Like Hell
Yell-Like-Hell Pep Rally!

The Pioneers best be aware that this is BLUGOLD Country!

THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 15

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Medallion Hunt
Clue #4 - Thursday, October 4

CLUE #4

The Singing Statesmen found the
Homecoming Medallion hidden
in the Phillips Hall courtyard.
Congratulations Statesmen!

Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Online voting starts today at 9am
Blugold log-in required
Link emailed to all UWEC students

Lower Campus Games
Central Campus Mall

Human Knot -- 4pm
Human Pyramid -- 4:30pm
Obstacle Relay -- 5pm
Tricycle Race -- 5:30pm
Frisbee Golf -- 6pm

Lower Campus Games!
The legendary tricycle race.

FRIDAY,
OCTOBER 16

Event Information & Button Sales
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center

Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Online voting ends today at 3pm
Blugold log-in required
Link emailed to all UWEC students

Homecoming Court Reception
5:30pm | Dulany Inn, Davies Center

Varsity Night Live!
Emceed by comedian
Adam Ace
7pm | Zorn Arena

The hilarious Adam Ace!

Homecoming Coronation
Immediately Following Varsity Show
Zorn Arena

"Western Axe Pickers" Dance Party
10pm | Higherground,
Crest Wellness Center
$1 cover | Free w/ Homecoming button

SATURDAY,
OCTOBER 17

Homecoming Parade
10am | 1st Ave. to Water St.

The Parade

The Homecoming Parade!

Homecoming Shuttle
Free shuttle service from Towers
Hall and Water Street. 11am to
30 minutes after the game.

Homecoming Football Game
UW-Eau Claire Blugolds
vs.
UW-Platteville Pioneers
1pm | Carson Park

The Homecoming Game!

"Gold Diggers" Dance Party
10pm | Higherground,
Crest Wellness Center
$1 cover | Free w/ Homecoming button

SUNDAY,
OCTOBER 18

Adopt-A-Block Competition
1pm | Water Street Parking Lot

HOMECOMING BUTTONS

BUY A HOMECOMING BUTTON
FOR $1 AND RECEIVE…

DISCOUNT ON TICKETS TO
VARSITY NIGHT LIVE!
Friday, October 16
W.L. Zorn Arena | 7pm
$2.50 value

DISCOUNTS ON SELECT HOMECOMING MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE AT THE
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Including the Official
2009 Homecoming T-Shirt
for only $5.99 ($9.99 w/o button)

FREE ADMISSION TO HIGHERGROUND EVENTS
Friday-Saturday, October 16-17
Higherground | 10 pm-1:30 am
Crest Wellness Center
$1 per night value

HOMECOMING COMPETITIONS PARTICIPANTION
Monday-Sunday,
October 12-October 18
Homecoming button required for
participation in competitive events

NOT BAD FOR A BUCK!!