This Day in UWEC History

The campus mall fills with Blugolds holding a candlelight vigil on the evening of September 11, 2001.

Long before Tinder and Bumble, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire embraced computerized, algorithmic matchmaking. On September 7, 1973, the Inter-Residence Hall Council hosted a Computer Dance in the old Davies Center.

September 6, 1984 sees a preview of "Eighteen in '84," a comic series in The Spectator lambasting Wisconsin Act 74, which raised the legal drinking age from 18 to 19 years of age.

It's Labor Day Weekend in 1984, but Water Street is strangely quiet. Wisconsin Act 74 went into affect in July, raising the legal drinking age to 19 years of age or older. Without 18 year-olds, business is down by 30% in Water Street taverns.

It's September 4, 1979, and Tropic Waters Pet Center advertises sale prices for fish, tarantulas, and parakeets. No dorm room is complete without a parakeet. (Not sponsored)

After a summer of legal drama, Burger King re-opens in the old Davies Center on September 3, 1992. Judge Richard Calloway issued a temporary restraining order to prevent Dairy Queen from taking over BK's spot in Davies.

The Allied Health and Clinical Services Center, now known as the Human Sciences and Services building, first opens its doors on September 2, 1982. It will be 31 years before University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire constructs another new academic building. Happy Labor Day, everyone!

The Illustrated Field Guide to Campus Species was given to us on September 1, 1983 by "Edwards." Are you more of a Partytimic Homofreshcus or a Jobseeking Seniorisintellectus?

"The footbridge wall reflects changing political views as a stronger sentiment replaces a fading peace sign," reports The Spectator on August 31, 1973.

The Pioneer Tavern-Water St advertises their weekday specials in the August 30, 1984 issue of The Spectator. Always party responsibly, and remember to tip your bartender. (Not sponsored)

It's August 29, 1974, and 51 women attending University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire take up residence at St. Bede's Priory due to a campus housing shortage. Rooms are comparable in size and amenity to those in campus residence halls. A little green bus provides transportation to and from campus.