University Centers News
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Virtual Viennese Ball set for April 8 and 10
Through creative determination, abundant talent and the genius of technology, the grand traditions of UW-Eau Claire's Viennese Ball return for 2021, with the virtual event beginning at 7 p.m. each night.
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2020 Viennese Ball Cancelled
After thoughtful consideration and in coordination with the University's response to the COVID-19 epidemic, we will be cancelling the Viennese Ball scheduled for April 3 & 4.
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Viennese Ball ticket sales begin Feb. 3
Ticket sales begin Monday, Feb. 3 for the 46th annual Viennese Ball at UW-Eau Claire, to be held April 3-4 in the W.R. Davies Student Center.
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Special Forum presentation Feb. 27: Ibram X. Kendi
Ibram X. Kendi, a bestselling author and the founding director of The Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University, will appear as a special Forum speaker Feb. 27 with his "How to Be an Antiracist" presentation.
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Artists Series welcomes 'Brave New Voices' performer Austin Dean Ashford Feb. 11
The UW-Eau Claire Artists Series welcomes Austin Dean Ashford, a poet, playwright, author, hip-hop artist, actor and one-time National College Debate champion, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 in Schofield Auditorium.
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebration set for Oct. 14
The Office of Multicultural Affairs, the American Indian Studies program and the Inter-Tribal Student Council will co-host a campus celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 14, which will include the official rededication of the university seal.
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Not your average summer job: Summer concerts operations manager
Senior music education major Maria DeRidder created an exciting summer job for herself: coordinator of UW-Eau Claire's revived summer concert series, "Sunset Sounds." The experience will support her role as a future K-12 music educator.
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Twelfth annual Chalkfest to fill campus mall July 27
For a dozen summers now, July has brought a fun and family-friendly day of art to the heart of the city. Chalkfest returns to the UW-Eau Claire campus mall July 27 and promises fun for all ages while showcasing jaw-dropping artistic talent.
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The Forum hosts bestselling author Peggy Orenstein March 5
Bestselling author Peggy Orenstein will discuss the current and complicated landscape for sexually active young women — a landscape of conflicting messages, imposed beliefs and increasingly low levels of meaningful and useful communication.
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Presenter for The Forum to discuss gerrymandering in Wisconsin and beyond
Election law in the U.S. is complicated, and the maps that decide voter districts are part of that tangled web. UW-Madison political science professor Dr. Barry Burden is equipped to help make sense of the rules, the history and the future.
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EVENT CANCELED: Coach portrayed in 'Remember the Titans' to speak for The Forum
NOTE: Herman Boone's Forum presentation, "Lessons in Diversity," previously scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 in Schofield Auditorium, has been canceled.
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Kristin Schumacher named University Centers director
Kristin Schumacher has been named director of University Centers at UW-Eau Claire.
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Award-winning writer, comedian kicks off 2017-18 Artists Series Oct. 3
Lauren Weedman will bring her unfiltered, jaw-dropping comedy show to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire to kick off the university’s 2017-18 Artists Series.
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Jeanine Rossow appointed interim director of University Centers
Jeanine Rossow has been appointed as interim director of University Centers at UW-Eau Claire.
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Transgender model brings her inspiring story to The Forum series
Geena Rocero will present "Why I Must Come Out" at 7:30 p.m. March 2 in Schofield Auditorium. Immediately following her presentation, a reception with refreshments will be held in the Dakota Ballroom of Davies Center.
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The Forum: World traveler puts Europe's approach to marijuana use in perspective
Travel writer and public television host Rick Steves will compare and contrast attitudes and the approach to marijuana use in the United States and Europe at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Schofield Auditorium as part of UW-Eau Claire's ongoing Forum Series.
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Students help redesign campus composting, hope to limit contamination
“The issue with compost contamination is some of the contaminants within the compost that get sent off to the composting location don’t break down. They use that compost in gardens and in landscaping projects, and you don’t want people’s trash in that,” said Ethan Fuhrman, director of Student Senate’s Student Office of Sustainability. “It just messes with the entire composting process, too. It makes it much less efficient.”
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It's a party on campus mall: Blu's Orgs Bash Sept. 7
Blugold student organizations are about as varied as our student body, so the best way to find the perfect one for you is to come and check them all out at Blu's Organizations Bash Sept. 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Central Campus Mall.
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Students take Eaux Claires from field to festival
For two days the 2016 Eaux Claires music and arts festival grounds will host 55 bands performing on eight stages for more than 20,000 people. UW-Eau Claire's Jason Jon Anderson and students on the Event Production Crew will be behind the scenes running nearly the entire show. And by four days after the festival, it will all be gone again.
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Blugold shines in behind-the-scenes role for Eaux Claires festival
Trace Richolson, a senior photography student at UW-Eau Claire, is looking forward to the 2016 Eaux Claires music and arts festival. His role as a creative assistant has led to new opportunities and the chance to watch the unique festival grow and prosper.
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Students to receive Viennese Ball awards and scholarships
UW-Eau Claire students will receive awards and scholarships at the university's 42nd annual Viennese Ball, to be held April 8-9.
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Black Oak Ensemble to wrap up Artists Series with eclectic mix of musical styles
The Black Oak Ensemble, a group known for its eclectic musical repertoire, will perform at 7:30 p.m. March 8 to conclude this year's Artists Series at UW-Eau Claire.