Events at UW-Platteville
Events
Aug
15
Drop-in Meditation Support
Fri, Aug 15, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | University Counseling Services Conference Room
Open Meditation Circle - Drop-Ins Welcome Join University Counseling Services for a welcoming, informal gathering as you return to campus. Whether you're curious about meditation, looking to deepen your practice, or simply seeking a supportive community space, this is a chance to connect with others on their mindfulness journey. This meditation circle is a chance to learn from each other,...
Aug
15
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21
Meet the Brothers and Games
Thu, Aug 21, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Online
Come and hop on Zoom to meet with the Brothers of SigEp and play some games
Aug
21
Aug
22
Drop-in Meditation Support
Fri, Aug 22, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | University Counseling Services Conference Room
Open Meditation Circle - Drop-Ins Welcome Join University Counseling Services for a welcoming, informal gathering as you return to campus. Whether you're curious about meditation, looking to deepen your practice, or simply seeking a supportive community space, this is a chance to connect with others on their mindfulness journey. This meditation circle is a chance to learn from each other,...
Aug
22
Aug
29
Drop-in Meditation Support
Fri, Aug 29, 2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | University Counseling Services Conference Room
Open Meditation Circle - Drop-Ins Welcome Join University Counseling Services for a welcoming, informal gathering as you return to campus. Whether you're curious about meditation, looking to deepen your practice, or simply seeking a supportive community space, this is a chance to connect with others on their mindfulness journey. This meditation circle is a chance to learn from each other,...
Aug
29
Aug
30
Cookout and Games
Sat, Aug 30, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Valley View Park
Kick off the semester with the brothers of SigEp to meet some great people and enjoy free cookout foods!
Aug
30
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
Walk My Schedule
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Alumni Lounge
Don't be late on the first day of class! UW-Platteville Tour Guides will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Download Navigate Student to your smartphone and access your class schedule.
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
Cookout and Games
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | Valley View Park
Kick off the semester with the brothers of SigEp to meet some great people and enjoy free cookout foods!
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
First dodgeball practice
Sun, Aug 31, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Memorial Park
Join us for the first open practice of the 2025-2026 season. We will be at bridge fest, come find us. Practice is right after. All are welcome, no experience needed. Come throw dodgeballs at returning members and meet the team. Sunday, August 31st 4:30pm to 6:30pm on Memorial Park basketball courts, near Pickard hall.
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
College Knowledge Presentations: Tech Tools
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | University Rooms, The Markee
Do you know the difference between PASS and Canvas? How about PioneerLink and Handshake? Learn more about using campus technology at this interactive workshop. Bringing a laptop is encouraged but not required.
Sep
01
Sep
01
Walk My Schedule
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Alumni Lounge
Don't be late on the first day of class! UW-Platteville Tour Guides will assist you in finding classrooms for your fall semester classes. Download Navigate Student to your smartphone and access your class schedule.
Sep
01
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
College Knowledge Presentations: Creating Connections
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | University Rooms, The Markee
Pick up useful tips for building relationships with professors, asking for help effectively, and understanding the value of creating your UW-Platteville support network.
Sep
01
Sep
01
College Knowledge Presentations: Study Like a Scholar
Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | University Rooms, The Markee
Are you nervous about your first day of classes or that first exam? Start your semester strong with these study skills! Learn about the study cycle, time management strategies, exam prep, and more.
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
02
Pioneers First Day
Tue, Sep 2, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Northwest Patio, The Markee Pioneer Student Center
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 the Dean of Students Office on the first day of class and take a photo to commemorate your first day as a Pioneer!
Sep
02
Sep
02
Dodgeball
Tue, Sep 2, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Pioneer Activity Center
Come join us at the Pioneer Activity Center ofr some Dodgeball.
Sep
02
Sep
03
Community Fair
Wed, Sep 3, 2025 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Outside Lawn, Doudna Hall
Check out local businesses and organizations, find jobs, get coupons, and win prizes!
Sep
03
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
04
Volleyball
Thu, Sep 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Pioneer Activity Center
Come join us at the Pioneer Activity Center for some Volleyball.
Sep
04
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
Bonfire
Fri, Sep 5, 2025 | 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Delta Sigma Phi
Come join us for smores and good times at the Delta House.
Sep
05
Sep
06
Tim Ebert Home Dodgeball Tournament
Sat, Sep 6, 2025 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Williams Fieldhouse, Pioneer Activity Center
The Dodgeball Club will be hosting the annual Tim Ebert Tournament on September 6th, 2025. The event will be in remembrance of Tim Ebert, a good friend and alumni of the UWP Dodgeball Club.
Sep
06
Sep
08
General Business Meeting
Mon, Sep 8, 2025 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | University Rooms, Markee Pioneer Student Center
Student Senate's General Business Meeting. We discuss things such as policy review and proposition, petitions and requests from the student body, have speakers from different campus departments and offices, and external and internal committee reports. To get on our mailing list for agendas and meeting minutes, please email ssenate@uwplatt.edu
Sep
08