Events at UW-Platteville
Events
Oct
03
Plattcon Meeting
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm | Hemple Collaboratory Markee Pioneer Student Center
Plattecon meetings are for anyone who wishes to be a part of the planning process for the convention held every year at the end of spring. Each meeting is an hour long and there will be multiple opportunities for students to get involved.
Oct
03
Oct
03
Saturday Meeting and DnD Workshop Part 2
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | 1:45 pm - 10:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center - Bear's Den
Our Saturday meeting will be starting at 1:45pm in the Bear's Den (glass conference room) in the Markee. After the presentation, we will be splitting off into 3 groups, 2 of which are the one-shot groups formed at last weeks meeting. Those 2 groups will be going to the Mining Room and Pioneer Room. Everyone else will be in the...
Oct
03
Oct
04
AEC Fall Car Show
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 10:00 am - 1:00 pm | Millennium Cinema
AEC is hosting an auto show at Millenium Cinema in Platteville, Wisconsin on October 4th, 2026 from 10am to 1pm. This event is a club and community bonding event, a fundraiser, a way to get sponsorship interactions, and it is open to the public.
Oct
04
Oct
04
Homecoming: Volleyball Tournament
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Multipurpose Space, Williams Fieldhouse
What better way to kick off homecoming than a Volleyball Tournament? Gather your friends or organization members for a game of volleyball! Participants will engage in friendly competition where the first Homecoming points will be awarded.
Oct
04
Oct
05
Homecoming: Kickoff
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Northwest Patio, The Markee
Start your engines, Pioneers! Homecoming Kickoff is hitting the track Monday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m on the Northwest Patio, The Markee. Get race-day ready with a DIY license plate craft, a custom Homecoming flavor from Pioneer Sweets, and free Homecoming T-shirts while supplies last. Then, stop by Photoboxx to capture your Victory Lane moment! Grab your friends, show...
Oct
05
Oct
05
Homecoming: Banner Ceremony
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Each year residence halls, student organizations and fraternities and sororities design and create banners that display their Pioneer spirit and pride while incorporating their overall participation theme. These banners are displayed in the Pioneer Crossing, The Markee throughout the Homecoming week.
Oct
05
Oct
05
Homecoming: Trivia
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Pioneer Crossing, The Markee
Is your team up for the challenge? Put your organization's knowledge to the test. Trivia will quiz your team on topics including music, pop culture, and more! There will be two different brackets, one for general students and one for participating Homecoming teams! The top three teams not competing for Homecoming points will be awarded campus cash!
Oct
05
Oct
06
Homecoming: Pioneer Sipz
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee
Fuel up for Homecoming with a pit stop you won't want to miss. Stop by Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee to try one of the custom Homecoming themed drinks that will keep you fueled or all the Homecoming fun throughout the week.
Oct
06
Oct
06
Pin Your Roots
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Platteville Rooms Markee Pioneer Student Center
EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Our Roots Make Us Unique, Come Celebrate Yours! Join the Multicultural Student Center (MSC) for Pin Your Roots! -Pin your roots on our world map -Enjoy free food -Meet new people & celebrate our diverse backgrounds -Fill out a conversation card for a chance to win a prize! Come share where you're from, discover where others call...
Oct
06
Oct
06
Weekly Roundtable
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Ottensman Hall Room 105
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY -- YOU ARE INVITED! OTTS 105 @ 4:30 PM. -- ACTIVE, INTERACTIVE, FUN MEETINGS! "You don't have to stay poor. You don't have to accept being worse off than your parent." ~ Charlie Kirk Come down to our weekly meeting, held in OTTS 105 @ 4:30 PM. We strive to live by discussion, for the sake of discussion....
Oct
06
Oct
06
Homecoming: Tug of War
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Memorial Park
CPR has just declared war. TUG OF WAR. Put on your face paint and marching shoes for one of CPR's favorite homecoming events. Homecoming teams will compete against each other to see who pulls to the top!
Oct
06
Oct
06
Swing Dance Meeting
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Pioneer Tower Room 038
Swing Dance Club Weekly Meeting - 8:30-10:00pm in Room 038 Pioneer Tower No experience or partner necessary! Beginner lessons are provided upon request. We recommend bringing a water bottle and wearing comfortable clothes you can move around in. If the weather is bad, please bring a change of shoes to keep our dance floor clean.
Oct
06
Oct
07
Steel Bridge Weekly Meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Room 208, Busby Hall
Steel Bridge meets every Wednesday at 5:00pm in Busby 208. Steel Bridge is a club that designs, fabricates and tests a 1:10 scale model steel bridge. We are always looking for new and younger members interested in learning about steel fabrication, welding, or design.
Oct
07
Oct
07
Automotive Enthusiast Club Weekly Meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Room 117, Russell Hall
Come hang out with us and talk about all things that run, drive, roll, and race! Our weekly meetings happen every Wednesday starting at 6 pm in Russell room 117! Can't wait to see you there!
Oct
07
Oct
07
SPS Bi-Weekly Meeting
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | BUS 240
Our usual club meeting where we talk physics, work on fun hands-on projects, and plan for bigger trips and events. Held in BUS 240 every other Wednesday 6-7pm
Oct
07
Oct
08
Bi-Weekly History Club Meeting
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Room 106, Doudna Hall
Standard History Club Meeting- come hang out and participate in fun and educational history-related activities!
Oct
08
Oct
08
Thursday Game Night
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Markee Pioneer Student Center
Our weekly Thursday meeting is in the Markee outside the Haus at 6:00pm and we play games until they close (10:00pm). You can come and go whenever you like and feel free to bring your own games. Personal suggestions: bring a water bottle and eat before the meeting (I usually get food from the Haus).
Oct
08
Oct
08
General Alliance Meeting
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | University South Room, Markee Student Center
We meet at 6:00pm in University South Room each Thursday of the Markee Pioneer Student Center.
Oct
08
Oct
08
Homecoming: Pioneer Bingo
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
Start your engines for Pioneer Bingo! Join us on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m. in Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall for an evening of bingo, prizes, and Pioneer spirit. This is one Homecoming tradition you won't want to miss! Race your way through multiple rounds for a chance to win UW-Platteville gear, college essentials, and other exciting prizes.
Oct
08
Oct
08
Outdoor Adventure Club weekly meeting
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Platteville rooms at the Markee
Weekly meetings will involve discussions about outdoor recreation topics including, but not limited to hiking rock climbing, camping and canoeing as well as discussion about trips club members have taken or are taking. Meetings are generally held in the Platteville rooms at the Markee.
Oct
08
Oct
08
Magic the Gathering
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm | Mound Room, Markee
Come join us in the Mound Room at the Markee from 7:00 - 9:45 for some Magic the Gathering!
Oct
08
Oct
10
Homecoming Parade
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Main Street
Join us for the spectacular annual Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Located on Main Street and running between Hickory Street and Virgin Avenue, this vibrant event is a highlight of Homecoming weekend. Rain or shine, the parade will march on, only pausing for lightning or a tornado. Don't miss out on the floats, bands, and community spirit that...
Oct
10
Oct
10
Homecoming: Luncheon
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Ullsvik Hall - Patio
Join us for the Homecoming Luncheon on Saturday, October 10, 2026! Located on the Ullsvik Hall South Patio. Rain location inside Ullsvik Hall. Pioneer Merchandise available ($), customized hats ($), bounce house course, coloring pages, football goal posts, sidewalk chalk, facing painting, prize drawings, Culver's Ice Cream, The Wundos, and a lot of Pioneer Pride . Festivities begin right after...
Oct
10
Oct
10
Plattcon Meeting
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm | Hemple Collaboratory Markee Pioneer Student Center
Plattecon meetings are for anyone who wishes to be a part of the planning process for the convention held every year at the end of spring. Each meeting is an hour long and there will be multiple opportunities for students to get involved.
Oct
10
Oct
10
Homecoming: Lighting of the M
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 | 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Platte Mound M
Join us for the yearly tradition of the Lighting of the M for the conclusion of Homecoming week! At 8:30 p.m. the Homecoming Fireworks display will kick off! You won't want to miss this!
Oct
10
Oct
13
Weekly Roundtable
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Ottensman Hall Room 105
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY -- YOU ARE INVITED! OTTS 105 @ 4:30 PM. -- ACTIVE, INTERACTIVE, FUN MEETINGS! "You don't have to stay poor. You don't have to accept being worse off than your parent." ~ Charlie Kirk Come down to our weekly meeting, held in OTTS 105 @ 4:30 PM. We strive to live by discussion, for the sake of discussion....
Oct
13
Oct
13
Pumpkins!
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Room 104, Boebel Hall
Join us for pumpkin carving or painting!
Oct
13
Oct
13
Swing Dance Meeting
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Pioneer Tower Room 038
Swing Dance Club Weekly Meeting - 8:30-10:00pm in Room 038 Pioneer Tower No experience or partner necessary! Beginner lessons are provided upon request. We recommend bringing a water bottle and wearing comfortable clothes you can move around in. If the weather is bad, please bring a change of shoes to keep our dance floor clean.
Oct
13
Oct
14
Toss For A Cause - TKE x St. Jude Children's Hospital
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm | West Lawn - Markee
Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) is hosting Toss for a Cause, a cornhole tournament on the West Lawn of the Markee to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Grab a partner, compete for a cause, and help us support the lifesaving work of St. Jude! All proceeds will go toward our St. Jude fundraising efforts.
Oct
14
Oct
14
Steel Bridge Weekly Meeting
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Room 208, Busby Hall
Steel Bridge meets every Wednesday at 5:00pm in Busby 208. Steel Bridge is a club that designs, fabricates and tests a 1:10 scale model steel bridge. We are always looking for new and younger members interested in learning about steel fabrication, welding, or design.
Oct
14