Events at UW-Platteville
Events
Aug
30
Welcome Weekend Kick-Off, Class Photo & Playfair
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | East Turf Practice Field
Gather to celebrate new beginnings and new Pioneers. Start your college experience with the official class photo. Participate in Playfair, a high-spirited, high-energy event that allows you to engage with your new classmates, laugh with each other, and feel a part of an exciting new campus community. Leave with a one-of-a-kind Welcome Weekend t-shirt.
Aug
30
Aug
31
Welcome Weekend Wellness Walk with Chancellor Evetovich
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Bridge outside Bridgeway Commons
Meet at 9:30, Sunday, August 31st by the Bridgeway bridge and join Chancellor Evetovich and University Counseling Services staff on a wellness walk through campus. There walk is open to everyone.
Aug
31
Aug
31
Mini Canvas Magnet Craft
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Alumni Lounge, The Markee
Join Campus Programming and Relations to paint a mini canvas and create your own Mini Canvas Magnet!
Aug
31
Aug
31
Bridgefest
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Outside Bridgeway Commons
Enjoy the carnival atmosphere of Bridgefest, as you network with many UW-Platteville student organizations, play games, and challenge yourselves with yard games, inflatables like axe throwing and foot darts, and more!
Aug
31
Aug
31
Paint Glow
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm | Lawn West of Glenview Commons
Dance the night away with a live DJ and neon-colored fun! This event is a cross between a live concert and a color run... with real paint! Free glasses for the first 300 students. We recommend wearing clothes you don't mind getting wet from our biodegradable and water-soluble paint. There will be shower caps provided for those who wish to...
Aug
31
Sep
01
Backpack Tag Craft
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Alumni Lounge, The Markee
Join Campus Programming and Relations in the Alumni Lounge, The Markee, to create your own unique beaded backpack tag so you can decorate your bag for the first day of school!
Sep
01
Sep
01
Sex Ed Bingo
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
Lets talk about sex! Join us for the first bingo of the school year on Monday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. in Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall. Bring your friends and show off your sexual health knowledge. Play bingo while being asked trivia questions on consent, healthy relationships, and sexual health. Visit the Dean of Students website for resources related to...
Sep
01
Sep
01
Get the Scoop on Greek Life
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Lawn between Morrow and Dobson hall
Get some free Pioneer Sweets ice cream and meet current fraternity and sorority members and learn how membership has greatly impacted their college career. Want to learn more about Fraternity and Sorority Life at UW-Platteville? Complete an interest form or follow @uwplatt_fsl to learn more about each individual chapter.
Sep
01
Sep
01
Pizzapalooza & Outdoor Movie
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | Lawn West of Glenview Commons
Sample pizza from some of the favorite local pizza places. Bring your blanket, stuff a custom UW-Platteville pillow and hang out on the lawn to enjoy a movie. You will get to vote on the movie we show during your On-Campus Orientation Day.
Sep
01
Sep
03
Lego Build Off
Wed, Sep 3, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | University South Room, Markee Pioneer Student Center
Join the Brothers of SigEp and have some fun with LEGOS!!
Sep
03
Sep
05
Sand Volleyball
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Dobson Hall Sand Court
Come join the Brothers of SigEp for some Sand Volleyball
Sep
05
Sep
05
Friday Night Club
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Join us on Friday, Sept. 5, from 6-8 p.m. for CPR's Friday Night Club! This special event is your exclusive preview of the exciting activities Campus Programming and Relations has planned for the year. Get a taste of the fun with mini-Build-a-Buddies, picture frame painting, blender bike smoothies, caricatures, and even a small petting farm. Whether you're looking to unwind...
Sep
05
Sep
08
Pioneer Sportsman's Club First Meeting of the Semester!
Mon, Sep 8, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Room 123, Ottensman Hall
Interested in hunting, fishing, shooting trap, skeet, sporting clays, or archery? Join the Pioneer Sportsman's Club's first meeting of the semester! We will discuss our shooting leagues for trap and archery, hunting & fishing trips, gear available for members to use, club fundraising, and new supplies and gear for 2025! We will introduce all of our officers, give a presentation...
Sep
08
Sep
10
Free Money Game Show
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
This "Name That Tune" game show wins you FREE MONEY! Study up on pop-culture, bring your phone, and compete for cash prizes. Show off your knowledge of rap, rock, TV shows, movies, and more. There will be multiple winners throughout the game, and $300 in prizes! Join us in Velzy Commons on September 10 at 7 p.m. with a comedian...
Sep
10
Sep
13
Pickleball
Sat, Sep 13, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Pioneer Activity Center
Come play some Pickleball with the Brothers of SigEp
Sep
13
Sep
15
Dodgeball
Mon, Sep 15, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pioneer Activity Center
Come play Dodgeball with the Brothers of SigEp
Sep
15
Sep
17
Ultimate Whatever
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Memorial Park, Behind Pickard Hall
Come play some ultimate frisbee with random objects with the Brothers of SigEp!!
Sep
17
Sep
19
Trivia
Fri, Sep 19, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center
Come test your knowledge with the Brothers of SigEp
Sep
19
Sep
23
Casino Night
Tue, Sep 23, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center
Join the Brothers of SigEp in some Casino Games!! Dress up is optional
Sep
23
Sep
24
Citrus Stomp
Wed, Sep 24, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Ceres House
Join us September 24th for line dancing in Dubuque. We will leave from the Ceres house at 7:00 pm
Sep
24
Oct
08
Fall Construction Networking Event
Wed, Oct 8, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Velzy Commons
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The Construction Networking Event brings together UW-Platteville students majoring in construction management, construction safety management, and engineering with construction companies to network, learn about the industry, and discuss job opportunities. This informal networking event takes place each fall and spring semester. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to make connections!
Oct
08