Events at UW-Platteville
Events
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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!
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The Laramie Project
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Theatre, Center for the Arts
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In October 1998 in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming, Matthew Shepard, a 21 year old student at the University of Wyoming, was tied to a fence post, severely beaten, tortured and left, alone, to die. His body - battered, bloody, barely clinging to life - was discovered eighteen hours later. He was rushed to the hospital and...
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Keeping a Sketchbook Changed my Life a Presentation by Mike Lowery
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Boebel Hall Room 104
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Join us in welcoming Guest Artist Mike Lowery is visiting University of Wisconsin Platteville on Monday, October 12th, 2026.4:00 PM Presentation in Boebel 104. All students are welcome.
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Fencing Practice Meeting
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Pioneer Activity Center, Studio 1
Twice-weekly fencing meeting. All skill levels welcome. We provide all equipment, arrive in athletic shoes and pants. Wednesday meetings are held on the grey courts, and Friday meetings are held in Studio 1.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Lecture
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery - Ulsvik Hall
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Nohr Gallery Exhibits
Indigenous Peoples' Day Lecture: Indigenous Leadership and Innovation for the 21st Century. Presented by Mike Dockry, (Ph.D.) Associate Professor, Forest Resources, University of Minnesota.
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LSF Bible Study
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Mississippi Room
God's Word. Friendship. Encouragement. Weekly Bible study with LSF and more! Free & open to all-come belong at the table!
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Spikeball Club Pickup Games
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | East Turf Practice Field
Meeting at 8:00 PM on the practice turf, the Spikeball Club will be holding pickup spikeball games for all skill levels! The club will provide the nets and balls, all you need to bring is your readiness to have a good time! Also, find out how you can win a FREE SPIKEBALL PRO NET when you join us at a...
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Unplug and Unwind Support Group
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Room 223 - Royce Hall
Unplug & Unwind will meet bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 3pm, starting October 13th Unplug and Unwind is an opportunity for students to get support from each other on challenges related to academic distractions and loneliness. In a semi-structured and interactive environment, students will gain insight to their technology use, understand the impact on their mental health, learn how to establish...
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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....
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Microtunneling in Practice: Precision Crossings Beneath Rivers, Railroads, Highways, and Lakes
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Sesquicentennial Hall - Room 350
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Engineering Seminar Series
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Construction Management
Join us for the fall Engineering Seminar Series as Shane McFadden, P.E., Engineering & Construction Innovations, Inc. (ECI), presents Microtunneling in Practice: Precision Crossings Beneath Rivers, Railroads, Highways, and Lakes. Some of the most difficult utility crossings in civil infrastructure sit beneath features that cannot be disturbed: a navigable river, an active rail line, an interstate, or a lake that...
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FE/PE Exams - Shive Hattery
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | room 307, Busby hall
Shive-Hattery is coming to present about their work in building design, as well as tips and tricks for the FE and PE exams.
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EWB Weekly Meeting
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Busby 200A
Hey Everyone! This meeting will be an Engineers Without Border's general meeting when we discuss and connect over EWB's main goal "Partner with communties and develop leaders to build a better world". Meetings will be in Busby 200A at 5-6pm! Feel free to come join even if you are not a STEM major!
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Regular Meeting
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Platteville West Room, Markee Pioneer Student Center
General meeting of the College Democrats of UW-Platteville.
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College2Career: SWE Global Membership
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Room 332, Busby Hall
Join us on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:00-7:00 PM in BUSBY 332 to hear from Emily Crowe, Structural Engineer at Pierce Engineers, about the benefits and opportunities that come with SWE Global Membership and how it can support your professional journey. The presentation will explore ways to build your network, access career resources, find mentorship and community, and navigate the...
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Pumpkins!
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Room 104, Boebel Hall
Join us for pumpkin carving or painting!
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Band Extravaganza
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall, Center for the Arts
Come enjoy a night of wonderful music with our Pioneer bands! Tickets $10 for adults $5 UW-Platteville students free for youth under 18
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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.
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Construction Career Day
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
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Construction Management
The 8th Annual Construction Career Day gives students exposure to the different career opportunities within the construction industry. Students will experience hands-on activities, and the opportunity to network with construction professionals and UW-Platteville faculty, students, and alumni. Students will also be given the opportunity to experience what a real construction site is like. The event is geared towards 9th-12th grade...
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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.
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Pioneer Robotics Weekly Executive Meeting
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Busby 232
Weekly meeting to discuss general club business, questions, comments and concerns. Meetings start at 5:00pm every Wednesday.
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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.
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Automotive Enthusiast Club Weekly Meeting
Wed, Oct 14, 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!
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Fall Construction Networking Event
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
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!
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Pioneer Men's Soccer vs Carthage College
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium
Welcome to the Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium for Pioneer Men's Soccer! Gates open one hour prior to game time. Tickets $10 for adults $8 for seniors (62 and older) $5 for youth (age 5-17) Free for children 4 and under + UW-Platteville students with valid ID Confirmation emails contain your tickets with QR code. Please print at home or...
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Dollar Movie Night
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm | Millennium Cinema
Join us for Dollar Movie Night on Oct. 14 for a fun and affordable night out! Enjoy a movie for just $1 at Millennium Cinema with show times starting after 9 p.m. Tickets will be available for presale on Oct. 13 and 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m in Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee. Cash, card and Campus Cash will be...
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Graduation Information Fair
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
Each semester, the university sponsors an information fair for students who have completed the Intent to Graduate form in PASS. Previously called "Countdown to Commencement," the redesigned Graduation Information Fair brings representatives from various campus departments and service providers together to answer your questions about commencement and graduation. Walk through the fair any time from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Toss For A Cause - TKE x St. Jude Children's Hospital
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
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Cody Dixon 3-Gun
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Cassville Conservation Club
Cody Dixon 3-Gun Event 3-Stages: 1) Winchester Model12, 12 GA shotgun, with flippers and poppers 2) 1911 45 auto handgun, with a SASP stage 3) 30-30 lever action rifle, gongs or the rifle tree Prizes for: High Over All, High Lady, High Sr. Citizen (Over 62), UW-Platteville Alumni
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General Business Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Room 115, Busby Hall
ASCE General Business Meetings are held every other Thursday from 5:00-6:00pm in Busby Hall Room 115. The first 30 minutes consist of club business, followed by a guest presentation from an industry professional about a civil engineering topic. We send out weekly email reminders for upcoming club events. If you'd like to be added to our emailing list, contact Oliver...
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SUFAC Business Meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | University North Room
The Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee will be meeting weekly to discuss UW Platteville club budgets and Segregated University fee allocations. Interested in joining SUFAC? Fill out the application below: https://uwplatt.campuslabs.com/engage/submitter/form/start/688751
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