Events at UW-Platteville
Events
Oct
26
Voting Rights and Election Security 2026
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Room 104 Boebel Hall
Voting is a constitutional right, but voting rights have been heavily contested at many points in American history. This discussion, led by UW-Platteville faculty, will discuss contemporary issues surrounding voting rights, election security, and misinformation campaigns that seek to influence American democracy. Presenters for the event will be: Dr. David Parker: Visiting Assistant Professor in Political Science Dr. Blair Braun:...
Oct
26
Nov
04
Space Begins on Earth: Rethinking the Cold War Space Race with Communications Satellites
Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Doudna Hall, Room 136
From Sputnik to Starlink, satellites have emerged as powerful drivers of modern-day communication. This lecture will bring Prof. Christine Evans to our campus to discuss the role of environmental science, socialist ideology, and geopolitics in the 20th century international competition to dominate the orbit. Educated at Yale and UC Berkeley, Evans is one of our nation's preeminent scholars of Soviet...
Nov
04
Nov
08
UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Concert
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Bo Ryan Court; Williams Fieldhouse
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Marching Pioneers
Join University of Wisconsin Platteville's Marching Pioneers Last Blast Concert on Sunday November 8th at 10 A.M Bo Ryan Court, Williams Fieldhouse. Free Admission. Come enjoy the music, spirit and environment. The concert showcases musical highlights from the fall season's shows.
Nov
08
Nov
15
Empty Bowls and Chili Cookoff
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Lutheran Church of Peace
Come join us and help support the Platteville food pantry! Buy a handmade bowl crafted by our local community members, UW-Platteville, and Platteville Highschool students. You can look forward to the home made chili, and participate in the cook off competition.We will also be having a silent auction with items from local artists and vendors. Remember all proceeds go to...
Nov
15
Nov
18
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Fall Concert
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts
Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.* to see UW-P's Symphonic Wind Ensemble perform their fall concert, Around the Bloc! Featuring Josh Karstetter, as our Phi Mu Alpha concerto competition winner on the saxophone as well as a guest conductor! Featuring as well Sam Fuchs, as a student composer who is debuting an arranged piece with our Wind...
Nov
18
Dec
12
Commencement - College of LAE, Associate degrees, and Master's degrees
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Williams Fieldhouse
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Come celebrate the academic achievements of our students! 9:00 a.m. - College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture Commencement Ceremony 12:30 p.m. - College of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Commencement Ceremony 4:00 p.m. - College of Liberal Arts and Education, Master's Degree Candidates, and Associate Degree Candidates Commencement Ceremony Due to the high number of graduates and fire code...
Dec
12