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Festivals Chair:
Amanda Zimdars
Megan Kunze
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
SPRINGFEST 2009
'PIMP MY BIKE' CONTEST
WINTER CARNIVAL 2009
HOMECOMING 2008
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Monday-Friday | May 4-8 Central Campus Mall (Rain Site: The Cabin) Noon to 1PM Daily |
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Monday, May 4  Meridene With their brand new album, You're Not Pretty, You're Worse, Meridene returns in force, after 18-months of retooling, with an updated cast of characters and new sportive, yet hard hitting at times, indie/rock power pop sound. |
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Tuesday, May 5 Paper George Having formed during their first semester of college, via psychology projects and dorm drumming, Paper George is an amazingly talented, piano-fronted band that is quickly gaining popularity throughout the Chippewa Valley |
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Wednesday, May 6 South Farwell South Farwell is an eclectic band from Eau Claire, WI and is the latest addition to the "midwestern soundscape," which is steadily gaining notoriety in today's national (and international) music scene. |
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Thursday, May 7 EverGreen Grass Band The EverGreen Grass Band is an acoustic and electric, hard drivin yet soft spoken, gritty yet polished, bluegrass band infused with rock. Or maybe a rock band infused with bluegrass? |
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Friday, May 8 Ada Jane With vocals that adeptly convey the emotional content of each song, acoustic & electric guitar playing that results in a rich, complex sound palette, and percussion that is both tasteful and dynamic, Ada Jane delivers a varied, unique and overall enjoyable sound style. |
Rain Site: The Cabin
Also, Make Sure and Enter The Annual
UAC SPRINGFEST CONTEST:
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Any UWEC Student may submit a photo and short story detailing why their bike should be "Pimped" please include your contact info: name | email | phone number WINNER RECEIVES: A Spring Tune Up and A $25 Gift Certificate Drop off submissions at any of the SpringFest concerts on the campus mall or bring them to the Activities & Programs Office (Davies 133). Submissions Due by Thursday, May 7 at 4pm Winner will be announced at the Friday, May 8 Springfest concert! |
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Featuring: David Cook
With Special Guest: Ryan Star
SOLD OUT
Sponsored by the UAC and Outdoor Recreation; Weather
permitting (ample snow required), Winter Carnival will feature
free dog sled rides on the South Lawn! (area between Davies
Center & Phillips Parking Lot) See and/or experience dog sledding
first hand... a real winter adventure! Hot Dog! (pun fully intended)
DOG SLEDDING CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF SNOW
Hot Beverage Bash Campus Mall 1pm-3pm
Come visit with the folks sponsoring the various Winter
Carnival activities and enjoy a free hot chocolate or hot
cider beverage to warm up! Learn more about all the
awesome Winter Carnival activities and how you can
get involved with the group that makes it happen!
UAC Film ~ Inside
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
Recently widowed, a young woman awaiting the imminent birth
of her baby plans to spend Christmas Eve at home alone - but
an intruder has other ideas. "Genuinely disturbing, poetic and
precise, every cut, frame, shock, and thought fine-tuned to
freak you out, Inside is a neo-horror near-masterpiece." DVD
Verdict wrote, "If horror's your game, you may not see
anything crazier than this all year. If it's not, head for the hills."
Only $1 with UWEC student ID!
Mr. Freeze Competition Higherground 8pm
You'll definitely want to see, or take part in, the fifth annual
Mr. Freeze Competition at Higherground! Watch as the most
entertaining men on campus wow us with their excellent talent and
beauty. Contestants will be judged on their winter apparel, talents,
formal wear and creative answers to probing questions. Winner
walks away with an awesome crown and bragging rights for a year!
Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. | Sign up by February 19 at 7:30pm.
Get applications at Higherground, the A&P Office (Davies 133)
or by clicking here: Mr. Freeze Sign-Up Form (PDF)
Sponsored by the UAC and Outdoor Recreation; come eat
free chili and enjoy the awesome winter air! (or curse the
winter air while you get the chili, then go inside to eat it!)
The veranda is located on the North-East corner of Davies Center
Pictures With Mr. Freeze Friday Afternoon
Meet the recently crowned Mr. Freeze 2009 and get your
photo with this newly appointed and powerful campus official.
The UAC will take your picture with Mr. Freeze and send it
to you via email. Wouldn't that make a great Facebook photo!
Pictures with Mr. Freeze will take place on the Campus Mall and
in Davies Center. You might even find Mr. Freeze serving Chili!
UAC Film ~ Inside
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
Recently widowed, a young woman awaiting the imminent birth
of her baby plans to spend Christmas Eve at home alone - but
an intruder has other ideas. "Genuinely disturbing, poetic and
precise, every cut, frame, shock, and thought fine-tuned to
freak you out, Inside is a neo-horror near-masterpiece." DVD
Verdict wrote, "If horror's your game, you may not see
anything crazier than this all year. If it's not, head for the hills."
Only $1 with UWEC student ID!
Singer/Songwriter Slam The Cabin 8pm
Winner of the 4th annual Winter Carnival Singer/Songwriter
Slam competition will receive a PAID local talent gig at
The Cabin and a spiffy 2009 Winter Carnival t-shirt!
Laugh Until The Ice Melts
UAC Comedy Show Higherground 9pm
Come on up to Higherground and laugh away the winter blahs at
this hilarious free comedy show sponsored by the UAC. Featuring
the talented comedic stylings of nationally touring, Comedy Central appearing, funny guys Chad Daniels and Sheng Wang, this will
be an event that will leave you saying: "Boy howdy, that was a spectacularly terrific and side-achingly funny event."
Winter Carnival Dance Party Higherground 10pm
Higherground's adding a little heat to the Winter Carnival schedule
with this dance party extravaganza. Don't miss your opportunity to
bust a move to the spinning of UW-Eau Claire's finest DJs.
UAC Films ~ THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW
Council Fire Room, Davies Center 11:59pm
When a soon-to-be married couple (Susan Sarandon & Barry
Bostwick) have a breakdown in an isolated area, they must pay
a call to the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry). An
audience participation cult classic and Winter Carnival tradition
Tickets: $7 ($4 with UW-Eau Claire Student ID)
Available at the Service Center. Advance tickets recommended.
-- No Wet Food Products or Water Guns Please --
Lake Altoona 10am-2pm
Purchase tickets at the Environmental Adventure Center (EAC)
or at the event. A valid Wisconsin fishing license is required.
For more information please contact Andy Jepsen
at 836.2176 or via email at jepsenan@uwec.edu
Powder Puff Football Tournament
Towers Field Noon-3pm
Thought the football season was over? Well you were wrong.
Sign up your team to compete, or bring your friends to watch,
as the women of UW-Eau Claire compete for football glory at
the Winter Carnival Powder Puff tournament extravaganza!
Register by 4pm on Tuesday, February 17.
Registration sheets available below or in the A&P Office (Davies 133).
For official rules and registration, click here: Powder Puff 2009 (PDF)
MANDATORY Captains Meeting:
Tuesday, February 17 @ 7pm | A&P Office (Davies 133)
UAC Film ~ Inside
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
Recently widowed, a young woman awaiting the imminent birth
of her baby plans to spend Christmas Eve at home alone - but
an intruder has other ideas. "Genuinely disturbing, poetic and
precise, every cut, frame, shock, and thought fine-tuned to
freak you out, Inside is a neo-horror near-masterpiece." DVD
Verdict wrote, "If horror's your game, you may not see
anything crazier than this all year. If it's not, head for the hills."
Only $1 with UWEC student ID!
Singer/Songwriter Slam The Cabin 8pm
Winner of the 4th annual Winter Carnival Singer/Songwriter
Slam competition will receive a PAID local talent gig at
The Cabin and a spiffy 2009 Winter Carnival t-shirt!
Winter Carnival Dance Party Higherground 10pm
Higherground's adding a little heat to the Winter Carnival schedule
with this dance party extravaganza. Don't miss your opportunity to
bust a move to the spinning of UW-Eau Claire's finest DJs.
Head up to the BBC in Hilltop today for some fun-filled
bowling action. Half-price games only sweetens the deal!
Rock Band Tournament Higherground 5pm-8pm
Teams must have four band members and all participants will play on
the medium level for the majority of the tournament. Teams competing will choose a song from the selected song-group for that bracket. Band with the best total band-score for each bracket will advance to the next round. In the event of a tie, the same song will be replayed on the
hard level and highest score will win. The final, championship round
will feature the top two bands playing Green Grass and High Tides
by The Outlaws on the hard level (were told this is the hardest
song on the game). Best score in the final round will determine
the 2009 Winter Carnival Rock Band Tournament Champions.
UAC Film ~ Inside
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
Recently widowed, a young woman awaiting the imminent birth
of her baby plans to spend Christmas Eve at home alone - but
an intruder has other ideas. "Genuinely disturbing, poetic and
precise, every cut, frame, shock, and thought fine-tuned to
freak you out, Inside is a neo-horror near-masterpiece." DVD
Verdict wrote, "If horror's your game, you may not see
anything crazier than this all year. If it's not, head for the hills."
Only $1 with UWEC student ID!
UW-Eau Claire Blugolds -vs- UW-Oshkosh Titans
September 28 - October 5
| HOMECOMING 2008 September 28-October 5 |
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SEPTEMBER 22-26
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
SEPTEMBER 25
Clue #2 - Thursday, September 25 CLUE #2 On top of Mt. Olympus, the Blugolds look down, anxiously awaiting, the Titans arrival in town! The Medallion was found at the top of the stairs behind McPhee. Congratulations Bridgman Hall!
SEPTEMBER 26
West Blugold, Davies Center
SEPTEMBER 28
Due in Davies 133 | 7pm-8pm Campus Camp Out 9pm - Midnight | Lower Campus Mall Keep warm while staking out your Royalty Banner spot. Homecoming kickoff party on the Campus Mall. (In Davies Center if weather is bad...)  Students Enjoy the Campus Camp Out! SEPTEMBER 29
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
Window Painting Judging SEPTEMBER 30
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming Court Voting
Sand Sculpture Building OCTOBER 1
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming Court Voting
Upper Campus Games  |
OCTOBER 2
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Lower Campus Games OCTOBER 3
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Homecoming Court Reception
Varsity Night Live!
Homecoming Dance Party
OCTOBER 4
10am | 1st Ave. to Water St.  The Homecoming Parade! Homecoming Shuttle Free shuttle service from Towers Hall and Water Street. 11am to 30 minutes after the game.
Homecoming Football Game
OCTOBER 5
1pm | Water Street Parking Lot
FOR $1 AND RECEIVE
DISCOUNT ON TICKETS TO
FREE ADMISSION TO HIGHERGROUND EVENTS
HOMECOMING COMPETITIONS PARTICIPANTION NOT BAD FOR A BUCK!!  |
be available starting September 22!...
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UW-Eau Claire Blugolds vs. UW-Oshkosh Titans
Saturday, October 4 | 1pm at Carson Park
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Sunday & Monday September 21 & 22 6:30-9:30pm The Cabin, Davies Center To sign up for an audition time slot or for more information, please stop by or call the Activities & Programs Office between 8am and 4pm. (133 Davies Center | 836.4833) Varsity Night Live! A Showcase of Blugold Talent... Friday, October 3 | 7pm | Zorn Arena Emceed by comedian Kelly Taylor Tickets will be available at the Service Center & at the door |
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