Events at UW-Platteville
Events
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Move in Day Cookout
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Valley View Park
Take a break from moving in and join the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon for a cookout and yard games at Valley View Park.
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Welcome Week Kick-Off, Class Photo & Playfair
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:30 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 Week t-shirt.
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Paint Glow
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 | 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...
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Welcome Weekend Cook Out
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Valley View Park
Come out to Valley View park to enjoy some grilled food and yard games with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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Be Well Bash
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Multipurpose Space, Williams Fieldhouse
Join us for Be Well Bash, a free campus event celebrating health, wellness, and connection! Explore student services and wellness resources while enjoying activities like mental health screenings, an oxygen bar, massage chairs, therapy dogs, and more. Stop by to relax, meet new people, and discover the resources available to help you thrive as a Pioneer.
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Free Money Game Show
Mon, Aug 31, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 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 cash prizes! Compete against your friends from your seat with your device, so don't forget...
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31
Sep
01
Book Bedazzle
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2nd Floor, Karrmann Library
Get creative and give a book a little extra sparkle at Book Bedazzle! Bring your own book to customize or choose from a selection of free books available to decorate and take home. Whether you're refreshing a favorite read or creating a unique new treasure, this crafty event is the perfect way to celebrate your love of books and creativity....
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Sex Ed Bingo
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
Lets talk about sex! 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 prevention and education.
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Get the Scoop on Greek Life
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | 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? Follow @uwplatt_fsl to learn more about each individual chapter.
Sep
01
Sep
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Pizzapalooza & Outdoor Movie
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm | North Lawn, The Markee
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 the showing of Step Brothers.
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01
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02
Pioneers First Day
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Northwest Patio, The Markee
We know that many of you have taken photos each year on the first day of school and we don't want to break that tradition now. Join us on the first day of class and take a photo to commemorate your first day as a Pioneer!
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03
Recruitment Event- Pool in the Markee
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Markee Student Center
Recruitment event playing pool in the markee game lounge
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03
Sep
03
Sand Volleyball
Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Volleyball Court, Dobson Hall
Come on out to Dobson hall after the first day of classes to play some volleyball with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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04
Friday Night Club
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Looking for the perfect way to spend your Friday night? Join us on Friday, September 4, from 6-8 p.m. at Pioneer Crossing, the Markee for an evening full of fun, creativity, and unforgettable memories! Grab your roommates, your classmates, or someone new you've met this week and enjoy everything Friday Night Club has to offer. Visit the petting farm, power...
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Brats & Bags
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Sigma Tau Gamma
Games and food at Sigma Tau Gamma
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PGA x SPAMM Welcome Picnic
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Memorial Park
The Welcome Picnic will take place in the pavilion at Memorial Park at 1pm with free brats/burgers at 2pm. PGA will bring a bunch of board games to play, while SPAMM will be revealing what shows they are showing in club that semester at 3:30pm. We recommend members of both clubs and anybody interested in either to attend both for...
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Trivia Night
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Memorial Park
Come out to Memorial Park for some trivia with Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Sep
09
Build Your Own Pizza
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Valley View Park
Come have some free pizza and hangout with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon.
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09
Recruitment Event Volleyball Night At Greenwood Avenue dorms
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Dobson Hall
Rush event playing volleyball in the sand courts.
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09
Jackbox Games
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Sigma Tau Gamma
Jackbox games at Sigma Tau Gamma
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09
Dollar Movie Night
Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Millennium Cinema
CPR is rolling out the red carpet once again for Dollar Movie Night! If you're ready for popcorn, big-screen entertainment, and a fun night out, this is your sign. Join us at Millennium Cinema on Wednesday, September 9, for an evening of movies, friends, and memories. It's the perfect opportunity to connect with other Pioneers and get out into the...
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Disc-Golf
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Green Wood Avenue Market
Come on out to GWAM to play some disc-golf, people of all skill levels are welcome.
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12
UW-Platteville Tim Ebert Scholarship Tournament
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Williams Fieldhouse, Pioneer Activity Center
The Dodgeball Club will be hosting the annual Tim Ebert Tournament on September 12th, 2026. The event will be in remembrance of Tim Ebert, a good friend and alumni of the UWP Dodgeball Club.
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12
FootBall Tailgate
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | FarmHouse
Tailgate before UWP Football Game.
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Sep
15
Fall 2026 Involvement Fair
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Northwest Patio, The Markee
Looking to get involved on campus? Join us at the Fall 2026 Involvement Fair! Come meet student organizations, learn about different clubs and activities, and find opportunities that match your interests. Come see what UW-Platteville has to offer and find your place on campus! Rain location in Capstan Scholar Hall in the Markee Student Center.
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15
You Bring It, We Fry It
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Valley View Park
Oreos, chips, chicken nuggets, whatever else you could think of within reason. Bring it and the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon will fry it up for you.
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15
Forensic BINGO
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Room 104, Boebel Hall
Join us for our first meeting, we will be playing BINGO with forensic themed prizes!
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