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Summer in Eau Claire
The beauty of our campus comes alive in the summertime. Blugolds conduct research, complete internships, enjoy outdoor concerts, and find adventure on our rivers and trails — all without leaving city limits. Come experience summer in Eau Claire for yourself!
16 Things to Do in Eau Claire Over the Summer
If you get the chance to stay in Eau Claire for summer break, consider yourself lucky! The possibilities for adventure are endless, but here are 16 ideas to get you started.
Big-school resources with a small-school vibe. High expectations joined with exceptional support. A wildly beautiful campus in one of the coolest small cities in America. Got big dreams? UW-Eau Claire is the perfect place to make them real.
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Get the opportunities of a national university with the personal attention and care of a small, elite school. Dig deep into the things that inspire you, with the one-on-one attention you need to succeed.
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Eau Where?
One of the best things about being a Blugold is exploring the surrounding city of Eau Claire. This hidden gem is located a quick 90-minute drive from the Twin Cities. You'll find opportunities to get outdoors, frequent cool local businesses, and attend unique music, arts, and cultural events. Come see for yourself!
Points of Pride
From being a top 10 military-friendly school to having the largest marching band in the Midwest, Blugolds have a lot to be proud of. Discover what distinguishes UW-Eau Claire from its peers in higher education.
We hear it all the time: when you visit UW-Eau Claire, it just feels like home.
Join us on campus to get a taste of all we have to offer. We can’t wait to meet you!
For Dr. Thomas Kemp, professor of economics at UW-Eau Claire and a lifelong skateboarder, the community connection between skate parks and their users posed a unique research opportunity for himself and some interested economics students.
Students in the new assistive systems and robotics major at UW-Eau Claire got a recent preview of the sorts of technology their degree will help create. Meet UWEC's new robotic dog.
When the Rapidan Dam near Mankato, Minnesota, suffered a catastrophic flood event in late June 2024, a team of regional earth scientists took quick action to document the major changes taking place on the Blue Earth River.
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