University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Top Questions

Our music groups!! The Blugold Marching Band is the pride and joy of UWEC!! It's the largest division three marching band in the United States and everyone goes to the football games just to see the band. Eau Claire also has some great singing ensambles, such as the Singing Statesmen. They have toured around the midwest and around the country. Last year they even went to Argentina. And lastly, the UWEC Jazz Ensamle! They won the downbeat award last year, marking them as the best college jazz band in the nation!

If I asked Administration, they might say UW-Eau Claire is best known for the highly successful graduates. If I asked the faculty, they might say the important research that is done. But if I ask a student, everyone will tell you the school is best known for "the hill". All of the dorms are at the top of a steep hill. There is no "freshman 15" at Eau Claire. After climbing that hill multiple times a day, we are known for our muscular and shapely legs.

Our school is best known for "the hill". Lower campus is where all of the academic buldings are located, but in order to get to the dorms, you have to walk up a HUGE hill, which is a very good work out!

The bridge that crosses the Chippewa River which seperates the campus. During the winter it is absolutely freezing walking acrossed it and it once made a list of the top coldest places in Wisconsin.

My school is best known for their music program as well as that "little extra something" they add. Their music program is OUTSTANDING; some of its music majors have been nominated for Grammys! The little extra something that I was refering to is their study abroad programs, special activities, diversity experiences, and many career opportunities.

My school is best known for the liberal arts education that the students receive. It gives students a well-rounded education that helps greatly if you decide to change your major, or if you are undecided when you get there.

That my school is well-rounded in both academics and activities. My university is in a great location in Eau Claire. We have small classes and can get individual help from teachers.

The University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire is best known for their study abroad programs.

My school is best known for being environmentally friendly. The campus is well kept up and very scenic. There is a lot of open space for students to gather together outside while enjoying the beauty of nature. My school incoporates the environment into many classes and events held on campus. The beauty of UW-Eau Claire proves to be a main aspect to the college.

Clear water. That's what Eau Claire means. The lakes that surround the campus are clean and good for all sorts of water activities. The surrounding campus is beautiful and nature oriented.

Eau Claire is best known for its hippie way of lifestyle, the poeple here are all so friendly and always willing to help anyone who is in need of it. Also I would have to say Eau Claire has the most enviornmently friendly campus. We participate in trayless tuesday, where at the cafe and every dinning place doesn't use trays which helps conserve water and energy, aslo all of our campus vehicles are battery opperated. We also have 3 parks and a beautiful river right on campus.

The huge hill that seperates lower campus from upper campus.

Our mascot, or lack thereof, what exactly is a Blugold? Prospective students and parents alike, are always intrigued.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is very well known for it's business, music, and teaching programs. The majority of students fall into one of these three categories. However, outside these three areas there is huge variety of participation in other programs ranging from nursing and biology to philosphy and art as well as english, pyschology and computer sciences. There are several unique and personal-interest programs for students to choose from.

education and nursing

Music, education

Eau Claire is best known for having very out going, goal oriented people who like to be creative.