Events at UW-Platteville
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Sep
23
Fall 2026 Career & Internship/Co-op Fair
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Ullsvik Hall, Velzy Commons
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The Fall 2026 Career Fair will be a 3-day event with major-focused days Tuesday-Thursday, September 22-24.This event will be held in Ullsvik Hall. Looking for an internship, co-op or full time position? Plan to attend on the day employers in your career field will be there. NOTE: Some days have two sessions and different employers will be attending each session....
Sep
23
Sep
23
Bridgeway 500 Prep!
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | The Huff Family Innovation Center
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Huff Family Innovation Center
We provide wheels and a base; you create an awesome car to race down Bridgeway Hill! Tonight, we begin assembling cars and next week, Wednesday, we will race your homemade vehicles bracket style to see who is the best! Awards will also be given out for several different categories!
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Sep
24
Fall 2026 Career & Internship/Co-op Fair
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Ullsvik Hall, Velzy Commons
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The Fall 2026 Career Fair will be a 3-day event with major-focused days Tuesday-Thursday, September 22-24. This event will be held in Ullsvik Hall. Looking for an internship, co-op or full time position? Plan to attend on the day employers in your career field will be there. NOTE: Some days have two sessions and different employers will be attending each...
Sep
24
Sep
24
Fall 2026 Career & Internship/Co-op Fair
Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Ullsvik Hall, Velzy Commons
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The Fall 2026 Career Fair will be a 3-day event with major-focused days Tuesday-Thursday, September 22-24. This event will be held in Ullsvik Hall. Looking for an internship, co-op or full time position? Plan to attend on the day employers in your career field will be there. NOTE: Some days have two sessions and different employers will be attending each...
Sep
24
Sep
26
Milwaukee Brewers Alumni Gathering - Marching Pioneers
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | 4:10 pm - 8:30 pm | American Family Field
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Marching Pioneers
Join University of Wisconsin-Platteville fellow alumni and friends to watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals.This game is extra special, as our very own Marching Pioneers will be performing the national anthem! Saturday, September 26, 2026 Tailgate: 4:10 p.m. First Pitch: 6:10 p.m. Ticket Price: $75 - includes seat in section 430 & tailgate at Pavilion 7...
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Sep
29
Pioneer Sipz: Coffee Edition
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 7:30 am - 9:30 am | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee
Looking for an early morning boost of energy before class? Come grab a drink from Pioneer Sipz: Coffee Edition! Join us on Tuesday, September 29 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee. Menu:Campus Cloud: Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew Gold Rush: Turtle Mocha Latte Mining Mocha: Ice Mocha Latte Platteville Breeze: Coconut Cold Brew
Sep
29
Sep
29
Gallery Talk with Artist Donna Van Bogaert
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Nohr Gallery Ullsvik Hall
Join artist and UW-Platteville alumna Donna Van Bogaert for a gallery talk at Nohr Gallery while her exhibit "The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Artist's Voice and Process" is on display. Van Bogaert's interactive gallery talk explores the weight of our cognitive disposition, education, heritage, life experiences, and intuition on the design of a creative life, development of...
Sep
29
Sep
30
Bridgeway 500 Race!
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Huff Family Innovation Center
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Calling all racers! Wednesday is the crucial moment we find out who is the best in the Bridgeway 500! Makers' homemade cars will be sent down Bridgeway Hill to crown the victor in a bracket style tournament. Afterwards, we will hold a people's vote for our other categories including: People's Favorite, Most Creative, and Funniest. We hope to see you...
Sep
30
Oct
01
LAE Faculty Forum: It Skips a Generation
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Room 136, Doudna Hall
LAE's October Faculty Forum will feature It Skips a Generation: Parallels Between Baby-Boomer Converts and the Current Awakening Among College-Aged Adults, presented by Dr. Aharon Zorea, Professor of History. This forum examines the Baby Boomer generation, born during the 1940s and 1950s, and the widespread religious conversion movement that occurred during the 1960s and 1970s. Drawing on his research, Dr....
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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
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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!
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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
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
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Oct
07
Homecoming: Poster Making Station
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 8:00 am - 7:00 pm | Capstan Scholars Hall, The Markee
Stop by and create a poster to cheer on the Women's Volleyball team at Yell Night! All supplies provided and free! Supplies will move to the lobby outside of Bo Ryan Court at 6 p.m.
Oct
07
Oct
07
Homecoming: Yell Night
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Bo Ryan Court, Williams Fieldhouse
Scream, cheer, and work as a team to compete in this year's Yell Night Homecoming Event! Points are based on the loudest, most spirited, enthusiastic and creative groups as well as those who demonstrate excellent sportsmanlike conduct. Women's Volleyball will be taking on Carroll University and they need you to yell and cheer them on!
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07
Oct
08
National Depression Screening Day (Observed)
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Royce Hall Room 220
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Oct
08
National Depression Screening Day (Observed)
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Mining Room in the Markee Pioneer Student Center
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08
National Depression Screening Day (Observed)
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Royce Hall Room 220
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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
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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10
Oct
13
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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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...
Oct
13
Oct
14
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...
Oct
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Oct
14
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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Oct
27
Trane Technologies Women in STEM Career Day
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | 8:00 am - 2:15 pm | Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall
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Women in STEM Career Day
Women in STEM Career Day is a one-day event for high school students to explore careers that involve creative problem-solving, forward thinking, making a difference in society, and shaping the future of our world. Participants will learn about career opportunities in STEM fields through exciting demonstrations and will enjoy working in teams on hands-on projects. They will also have the...
Oct
27
Nov
08
UW-Platteville Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Performance
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Williams Fieldhouse
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Marching Pioneers
Join us for an impressive display of music with UW-Platteville's own Marching Pioneers' Last Blast Concert! The concert showcases musical highlights from the fall season's shows.
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Dec
12
Fall Commencement
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm | Bo Ryan Court, Williams Fieldhouse
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville holds three commencement ceremonies, recognizing Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degree candidates.
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12
Dec
12
Order of the Engineer
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Velzy Commons - Ullsvik Hall
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Order of the Engineer
The Order of the Engineer is a national professional organization created to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. Members of the Order take an oath and wear a stainless-steel ring on the pinky finger of...
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