PANTHERFEST is coming up sooner than you think…

Tell us what you thought.

If you attended PANTHERFEST this year, I’m sure you have some thoughts and opinions on how that event went.  We’d like to get your input so we can continue to make PANTHERFEST better each year.  If you click the link below, you will go to a PANTHERFEST survey.  Please let us know what you thought about UWM’s biggest event of the year!

http://www.studentvoice.com/UWM/PantherFestFollowUp

PANTHERFEST Liveblog

Check out all the action from last year!

PANTHERFEST IS HERE!!

They day everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived.  It’s Friday, September 5th and that means that tonight, Those in the know will be at PANTHERFEST enjoying all of the fun, FREE activities.  Check back soon because the bloggers will be down at the Summerfest grounds giving you an exclusive look at what has to happen before the big show.

RAIN or shine

Given the lovely weather that Milwaukee has experienced over the past few days, I’d like to remind everyone that PANTHERFEST will be happening, rain or shine. Make sure to get there early to experience all the perks offered. And don’t forget…the Marcus Amphitheater is covered, so even if the rain decides to stay, you won’t get wet for too long!

Weather.com is only predicting a 20% chance of rain, so let’s all cross our fingers! T-1 day baby!

Pat “Really, you don’t know who this guy is?” McCurdy

Be sure to check out the perennial hit man (like in a good way) of comedic singing Pat McCurdy TONIGHT in the Gasthaus. In fact Mr. McCurdy is the opening act in the semester long Gasthaus Entertainment Series which features local and national acts ranging from salsa music to alternative with acts like Bossa Tres, Maritime, and Fever Marlene. This semester, there should be music for all fans!!!

Pat McCurdy, 9pm, Gasthaus (lowest-level of the UNION). Make sure to arrive early-seating will fill up fast!

Check out our Liveblog of the Union House Party

In case you haven’t been checking your Campus KickOff calendar, I wanted to remind you that the Union House Party is tomorrow, and guess what … we’re liveblogging it!!  The party starts at 2pm and goes till 5.  Everyone that comes will get some free ice cream and access to other free activities and prizes from centers all around the building.  Just because school has started doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun.  Come grab some food and chill in the Union tomorrow.  See you there!

What you may have missed…

Hey everyone!! So if you didn’t stop over to campus for the for the first week of events, you really missed out on some great events.  On Thursday, Comedy Sportz attracted over 200 people to their show in the Gasthaus.  On Friday, hundreds of students bowled and played pool and table tennis for free while watching the Big Lebowski and winning great prizes.  On Sunday, Lee and I joined the Adventure Center for their bike tour of Milwaukee.  It was fantabulous.  Make sure you check the calendar for more events this week!  Tomorrow is there is the Alternative Energy Fair, the Union House Party, The Rec Center Grand Re-Opening and more.  See you around!

Union House Partay!!!

Hopefully you’ve all by now checked out the Campus KickOff mini schedule. What? You haven’t? Don’t worry you download a PDF of it here or you can pick it up around the campus from any number of locations.

Once you get your schedule make sure to check out the Union House Party on September 3rd in the big ‘ol concourse of the UWM Union. The party then spreads to the rest of the UNION with each activity focusing on different area of the builing such as the theatre, art gallery and craft centre. There’ll be a plethora of activities going on like a Gladiator Joust, caricature drawing and free ICE CREAM. Yeah it’s free, but it’ll go fast so make sure to get there right away! The party starts at 2pm and goes till 5pm.

Don’t miss out!

Weekend Preview: Don’t miss out!

The calm days of summer at UWM have ended. The Sandburg dorms have been booming with incoming freshman moving in, leases for apartments around campus have started, and everyone is getting back into the swing of things for the upcoming Fall semester. BUT with all of the book buying, dorm decorating, and class searching you’ve been doing, I’m sure a few of you are ready for a little fun this weekend. That’s where we come in! We with the Campus KickOff team have set up all kinds of events and activities for all UWM students to attend! Here are a few highlights this weekend:

Friday, August 29th
UWM Volleyball Tournament – 11 A.M. Klotsche Center
If you’ve got a team, we’ve got a court. The UWM Intramural leagues are hosting the first volleyball tournament this weekend during Campus KickOff! Head over to the Klotsche Center starting at 11 a.m. and either bring your team, or a group of friends to watch! If anyone watched the Olympics this month, you know volleyball is an exciting spectator sport.

Disc Golf – 12 P.M. Klotsche Center
This isn’t a game of frisbee with your grandpa. The UWM Klotsche Center has a full-blown disc golf course that even professional players would admire. Join the intramural fun outside of Klotsche center starting at noon!

Bingo – 7:30 P.M. Sandburg
B-4? How about I-13? Anybody? Should I call another number? Anyways, Bingo will be happening at the Dorms this Friday night! If you’ve already moved in, take a break from unpacking and grab a bingo card to win some great prizes! I hear there’s free food and drinks at this event too, so if you’re hungry, you don’t want to miss this!

Saturday, August 30th
Fun Run – 10 A.M. Klotsche Center
Choose from a 1 or 2 mile run this morning with other UWM students during Campus KickOff. Put on your running shoes, and feel free to take a tour of UWM’s massive sports and exercise facility when you’re finished.

UWM Volleyball Tournament – 11 A.M. Klotsche Center
The fun continues into Saturday. Congratulations to the teams who’ve made it into the final rounds, and make sure you don’t miss the exciting matches as we decide UWM’s first intramural volleyball champion!

Tie Dye – 1 P.M. Craft Centre
Head over to the Union for some relaxing tie dye activities in the Craft Centre. If you bring the clothes, we’ll bring the dye. Don’t know how? We’ve got experts on the scene that will help turn your old white T into a psychedelic flurry of colors! Stand out from the crowd this fall with your UWM tie dyes!

Dance and Step Class – 8 P.M. Sandburg
Show me your 1-2 step! Join all of the Sandburg residents and other UWM students as we teach you the basics. Bring a friend or two for dance partners, and prepare for a fun night workout.

Sunday, August 31st
Bike Adventure – 2 P.M. Adventure Center
Bring your Huffy and join other UWM students as we take a nice afternoon cruise throughout the UWM Adventure Center’s trails. Learn the routes, meet new friends, and get a nice workout in on Sunday with the Bike Adventure!

Self-Defense Class – 8 P.M. Sandburg
The UWM campus is one of the safest in Wisconsin, but it’s always a good idea to gain some self-awareness and learn some defense techniques in case you’re ever in a pickle. Plus, it’s a lot of fun, and a great way to meet new people! Join our professional instructors as we teach you some simple grabs, holds, and other moves that will keep you in control and gain self-confidence.
Among these highlights are several other events happening this weekend, so don’t forget to check out the Campus KickOff calender for a complete list. I’ll see you out and about in the next few days, so have a blast, and welcome to UWM!