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University Activities Commission
Festivals Chair:
Amanda Zimdars
Homecoming
Future Dates:
Homecoming '08
October 4, 2008
Details TBA
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: As Announced
SPRINGFEST 2008
'PIMP MY BIKE' CONTEST
WINTER CARNIVAL 2008
HOMECOMING 2007
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Monday-Friday | May 5-9 Central Campus Mall (Rain Site: The Cabin) Noon to 1PM Daily |
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Monday, May 5  Soap Hailing from Chicago and currently residing in Minneapolis, Soap's listeners are treated to lush, polyrhythmic tones that crackle with the brainy togetherness of jazz and the freewheeling attitude of rock. With hints of funk and fusion, Soap's sound takes on a life of its own. |
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Tuesday, May 6 Snifter Local trio Snifter, creates music that can drift from catchy melodic pop tunes into improvisational noise, rhythmic loops, basement- rock and back again. |
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Wednesday, May 7 The Bright Life Soundtrack The Bright Life Soundtrack delivers acoustic, catchy, energetic pop songs featuring carefully-chosen lyrics that will leave you humming along to the melodies that you can't get out of your head. |
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Thursday, May 8 The Trapper Schoepp Band The Trapper Schoepp Band is characterized by an acoustic guitar-driven sound supported by some smooth bass, beating drums, tasteful keyboards, touches of violin, and a dancing guitar. |
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Friday, May 9 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 New
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 Provided by Eau Claire Bike & Sport on Water Street 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 Wednesday, May 7 at 4pm Winner will be announced at the Friday, May 9 Springfest concert! |
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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 South Lawn is located between Davies Center & Phillips Parking Lot
Dog Sledding South Lawn - Davies Center 1pm-3pm
Sponsored by the UAC and Outdoor Recreation; Weather
permitting (ample snow required), Winter Carnival will feature
free dog sled rides on the South Lawn! (between Davies Center
& Phillips Parking Lot) See and/or experience dog sledding
first hand... a real winter adventure! Hot Dog! (pun fully intended)
The South Lawn is located between Davies Center & Phillips Parking Lot
UAC Film ~ Love Me If You Dare
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
When Julien and Sophie meet as children, they become friends for
life. Each time they meet they exchange a toy and, with it, a dare
that the other must perform to get it back. As time passes the
pranks they force each other to play become a little bigger, a
little more dangerous. When they reach adulthood they must
choose between the game and their careers, between the game
and their spouses-to-be, between the game and the conventions
of everyday life. Yet... how can they resist?
$2 for IFS members & UWEC Faculty/Staff | $1 with UWEC student ID.
Mr. Freeze Competition Higherground 7pm
You'll definitely want to see, or take part in, the fourth annual
Mr. Freeze Competition at Higherground! Watch as the most
entertaining men on campus wow us with their excellent pageant
skills. A panel of judges will select UW-Eau Claire's 2008 Mr.
Freeze based on the following categories; talent, question &
answer, winter apparel and formal wear. Winner walks away
with an awesome crown and bragging rights for a year!
Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. | Sign up by February 14 at 6:30pm.
Get applications at Higherground, the A&P Office (Davies 133)
or by clicking here: Mr. Freeze Sign-Up Form (PDF)
Billiards Tournament BBC, Hilltop 7-10pm
The annual and fun-filled Winter Carnival Billiards Tournament
takes place tonight. Come on over to the BBC and show off
your mad billiards skills. There is no charge to enter or play!
"best 2 out of 3", single elimination competition
Valentine's Day Is A Joke!
UAC Comedy Show Higherground 9pm
Whether you hate it or love it, spend Valentine's night laughing
at this hilarious comedy show sponsored by the UAC. Featuring
the talented comedic stylings of nationally touring, Comedy Central appearing, funny guys Daniel Kinno and Robbie Printz, this will
be an event that will leave you saying: "Boy howdy, that was a fantastically awesome and gut-bustingly funny event."
Meet the recently crowned Mr. Freeze 2008 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.
UAC Film ~ Love Me If You Dare
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
When Julien and Sophie meet as children, they become friends for
life. Each time they meet they exchange a toy and, with it, a dare
that the other must perform to get it back. As time passes the
pranks they force each other to play become a little bigger, a
little more dangerous. When they reach adulthood they must
choose between the game and their careers, between the game
and their spouses-to-be, between the game and the conventions
of everyday life. Yet... how can they resist?
$2 for IFS members & UWEC Faculty/Staff | $1 with UWEC student ID.
Singer/Songwriter Slam The Cabin 8pm
Winner of the 3rd annual Winter Carnival Singer/Songwriter
Slam competition will receive a PAID local talent gig at
The Cabin during the spring 2008 semester!
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 11:59pm
When a soon-to-be married couple (Susan Sarandon &
Barry Bostwick) has a breakdown in an isolated area, they must
pay a call to the castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry).
$7 ($4 with UW-Eau Claire Student ID)
No Wet Food Products or Water Guns Please
Tower's 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 Friday, February 15.
Registration sheets available below or in the A&P Office (Davies 133).
For official rules and registration, click here: Powder Puff 2008 (PDF)
UAC Film ~ Love Me If You Dare
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
When Julien and Sophie meet as children, they become friends for
life. Each time they meet they exchange a toy and, with it, a dare
that the other must perform to get it back. As time passes the
pranks they force each other to play become a little bigger, a
little more dangerous. When they reach adulthood they must
choose between the game and their careers, between the game
and their spouses-to-be, between the game and the conventions
of everyday life. Yet... how can they resist?
$2 for IFS members & UWEC Faculty/Staff | $1 with UWEC student ID.
Singer/Songwriter Slam The Cabin 8pm
Winner of the 3rd annual Winter Carnival Singer/Songwriter
Slam competition will receive a PAID local talent gig at
The Cabin during the spring 2008 semester!
UAC Concert Council Fire Room 7pm
Featuring: Quietdrive
With Special Guests
The Box Social & The Soviet Machines
Tickets: $10 ($8 w/ UWEC Student ID)
Available At The Service Center and at the door.
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!
UAC Film ~ Love Me If You Dare
Davies Theatre 6pm & 8:30pm
When Julien and Sophie meet as children, they become friends for
life. Each time they meet they exchange a toy and, with it, a dare
that the other must perform to get it back. As time passes the
pranks they force each other to play become a little bigger, a
little more dangerous. When they reach adulthood they must
choose between the game and their careers, between the game
and their spouses-to-be, between the game and the conventions
of everyday life. Yet... how can they resist?
$2 for IFS members & UWEC Faculty/Staff | $1 with UWEC student ID.
UW-Eau Claire Blugolds -vs- UW-La Crosse Eagles
September 30 - October 7
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SEPTEMBER 24-28
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
SEPTEMBER 27
Clue #2 - Thursday, September 27 CLUE #2 The Eagles will try to soar, all along the Chippewa River If you can find the medallion, the Blugolds will make La Crosse quiver!
SEPTEMBER 28
West Blugold, Davies Center
SEPTEMBER 30
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.  Students Enjoy the Campus Camp Out! OCTOBER 1
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
Window Painting Judging OCTOBER 2
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming Court Voting
Sand Sculpture Building OCTOBER 3
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming Court Voting
Upper Campus Games  |
OCTOBER 4
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Medallion Hunt
Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Lower Campus Games OCTOBER 5
9am - 3pm | East Lobby, Davies Center
Homecoming King & Queen Voting
Homecoming Court Reception
Varsity Night Live!
Homecoming Dance Party
OCTOBER 6
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 7
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 24!...
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UW-Eau Claire Blugolds vs. UW-La Crosse Eagles
Saturday, October 6 | 11:30am at Carson Park
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Sunday & Monday September 23 & 24 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 5 | 7pm | Zorn Arena Emceed by comedian Rob Paravonian Tickets will be available at the Service Center & at the door |
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