Homecoming 2009: Oct. 16-17
From the parade to the Blugold Fever Fest, football game and Fifth Quarter postgame party in Carson Park, you won't want to miss UW-Eau Claire's annual Homecoming celebration. It's the largest alumni gathering of the year!
Get on "The List"!
Let old friends and classmates know you'll be here Oct. 16-17 for Homecoming 2009! Complete the online Homecoming 2009 Attendance Form, and we'll post your name in the online Homecoming 2009 Attendance List.
What's on schedule:
Friday, Oct. 16
Varsity Night Live!
7 p.m. | Zorn Arena
Variety show featuring the talents of UW-Eau Claire
students and hosted by Adam Ace, the high-energy performances of Adam Ace take audiences on a crazy comedy adventure and leave them never knowing what to expect next.
1969-89 Class Reunion
7-10 p.m. | Council Fire Room
UW-Eau Claire alumni who graduated between 1969 and 1989 are invited to a special gathering in the Council Fire Room, Davies Center. Come back and reconnect with other Blugolds, enjoy snacks, Music in Motion DJ and door prizes. Please register by Oct. 12, send e-mail to alumni@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3266. View invitation.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Parade
10 a.m. | First Avenue
BLUGOLD FEVER FEST
11 a.m. | Carson Park
Join other alumni for pregame food and entertainment.
Football game
1 p.m. | Carson Park
Blugolds vs. UW-Platteville Pioneers
Halftime entertainment by the Blugold Marching Band.
The fifth quarter
4 p.m. | Carson Park
After the game, join the Blugold Marching Band and the HGT Band for a rocking good time at the postgame party in the park! Enjoy great snacks and beverages, and revel in Blugold fun and camaraderie.
Group reunions/events:
The following groups are planning Homecoming 2009 reunions and events.
The Golden Blugold Reunion on Friday, Oct. 16
Reunion for Classes 1969-89 on Friday, Oct. 16 in the Council Fire room in Davies Center.
Nursing Alumni Homecoming Walk, 8-10 a.m., Nursing Building. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., with the walk across and around campus beginning at 8 a.m. Continental breakfast and a door prize drawing will follow at 8:30 a.m. Visit the nursing Web site for details and registration form. Nursing Alumni Homecoming Walk information.
Social Work Alumni Homecoming Walk, 10:30 a.m.-noon, lobby of HSS Building. Please join us to meet with friends and faculty. Stop in right after the parade and before you head over to the pregame celebration at Carson Park. Refreshments will be served. We are especially honoring Dr. Nick Smiar and Dr. Rick Ryberg who have recently retired from the department. Visit the social work website.
Annual UW-Eau Claire Soccer Alumni Game, for more information please contact Marty Hendricks, 715-864-7120, martinwhendricks@yahoo.com.
For more information
Check back to this page for additional Homecoming details as they are finalized. For more information about any of the Homecoming 2009 events,contact the alumni office.
