Foundation News + Events
Bringing experts and creating dialogue
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The Sonnentag earns gold-level green building rating
Prioritizing environmental sustainability in The Sonnentag complex has turned an emphasis on green into gold-level certification for the new University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire facility in the globally recognized LEED green building rating system.
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Sonnentags’ vision made new facility possible
John and Carolyn Sonnentag’s shared vision of an event center in Eau Claire is providing University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with a world-class venue for athletics and the community with a facility that can attract national events to the Chippewa
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Sonnentag Grand Opening Week includes national acts, salute to first responders
A weeklong grand opening celebration is planned around the Sept. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Sonnentag, the $122 million facility that is the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin and home to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold a
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Blugold alumnus named new Foundation president
Curt Krizan, who was the financial and operational executive for the Fiesta Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, will become the new University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation president.
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UW-Eau Claire esports scholarships reward gamers
For the second straight year, the university is offering five, one-time $2,000 scholarships to first-year students for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Geology grad pays it forward by ‘adopting’ Blugold field campers
Ric Kopp is thankful an Eau Claire business helped him attain his dream of a college degree, so today he is helping to defray field camp expenses so today’s Blugold geology majors have the same experiences he had without having to worry about finances.
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Scheels Sport For All Camp to provide multisport experience for youth at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire athletics is partnering with Scheels Sporting Goods to provide opportunities for boys and girls to learn leadership through athletics.
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Social justice activist to be featured at Martin Mogensen Education Lecture
Dr. Wayne Au will discuss Asian American identity and the politics of race in education as the featured speaker for the 20th annual lecture May 2 at UW-Eau Claire.
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Faculty members recognized as University Fellows, Karlgaard award winners
The recipients of the UW-Eau Claire awards were honored at a March 4 reception.
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Wyatt Tinnen joins Sonnentag Center as general manager
Tinnen brings more than 24 years of experience to the team managed by CENTERS. The Sonnentag Center is scheduled to open in summer 2024.
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UW-Eau Claire Foundation receives national leadership award
The 2024 John W. Nason Award recognizes the Foundation for its leadership and initiative in partnering to develop multiple major real estate projects that transformed campus and helped revitalize the community.
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UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association honors Angela Pittman Taylor with Blugold Spirit Award
The award is given to a university supporter who has a true love for the campus, exemplifies excellence in everyday life and strives to share the UW-Eau Claire story.
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Foundation scholarship fund established in memory of UW-Eau Claire alumnus
The Justin Tubyeej Vue Memorial Fund will provide student scholarships through UW-Eau Claire’s Multicultural Student Services office.
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Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance recommends completion funding for UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building
The legislative committee voted today on the 2023-25 capital budget and approved $231.3 million in completion funding for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building.
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County Materials Complex truss-signing ceremony in pictures
Philanthropists John and Carolyn Sonnentag were joined by community leaders on May 26 for a truss-signing ceremony at the County Materials Complex.
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Three UW-Eau Claire faculty members receive excellence awards
Three accomplished UW-Eau Claire faculty members have received recently established $10,000 donor-supported excellence awards, recognizing their outstanding teaching in computer science, physics and mathematics, and their commitment to their students.
Forums, Speakers and Events
Devroy Presenters
Each year we welcome a prestigious member of the journalism community to speak to our students about their journey and award that year's Devroy fellow.
Devroy Forum speakers
Martin Mogensen Education Lecture Series
The Martin Mogensen Education Lecture is held annually in memory of Martin Mogensen, a 1952 graduate of UW-Eau Claire, and brings experts to speak on contemporary education issues of the day.
Mogensen Lecture Speakers
Holiday Concert
The 50th annual Holiday Concert will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. Ticket sales on the Pablo Center website open on Oct. 1 at 10 a.m.
Holiday Concert
Schmidt Robert Frost Collection
Save the date for the 2025 Frost Celebration of American Poetry: Monday, April 21, 2025.
Frost Celebration of Poetry