Events News

January 4, 2021

UW-Superior to host Winter Preview Day January 23

December 9, 2020

Annual Season of Song concert to take place virtually

Titled 'Hope and Home' the performance will feature music that explores the themes of hopefulness and belonging as well as including holiday favorites

December 8, 2020

UW-Superior to hold virtual commencement December 19

Nearly 800 students to take part

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November 18, 2020

UW-Superior honors four at 8th annual Henry Blomberg Excellence in Service Awards

November 10, 2020

UW-Superior students present at fall 2020 Regional Economic Indicators Forum

Focus of research was on the affect COVID-19 has had on the regional economy

October 12, 2020

UW-Superior to host virtual Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

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October 7, 2020

UW-Superior’s Kruk Gallery to host visiting artists

Exhibition begins October 9 and runs through November 20

October 1, 2020

St. Louis River Field School set to support students with outdoor learning

September 30, 2020

UW-Superior to host virtual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration

This event is free and open to the community

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September 29, 2020

UW-Superior Link Center announces Eric Liu, second in four-part free virtual speaker series

September 11, 2020

TRIO McNair Scholars to hold virtual research symposium

This event is open to public online viewing

September 10, 2020

UW-Superior offering state-wide virtual Career Treks program for students

Career Treks began Sept. 9 and runs through Dec. 9

September 8, 2020

Great Lakes and Lake Champlain Invasive Species program takes a big leap forward

UW-Superior's Lake Superior Research Institute will lead, manage the implementation of the projects described in the Great Lakes Ballast Water Research and Development Plan

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August 31, 2020

A fall semester start unlike ever before

UW-Superior starts its fall semester for the 125th time with many firsts due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

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August 18, 2020

UW-Superior receives $35,000 grant for speaker series on civic, public health during a pandemic

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July 8, 2020

Celebrate Lake Superior Day with July 13-19 scavenger hunt

Lake Superior Day was started in the early 1990s to highlight the importance of this great water body

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June 11, 2020

SOAR programs successful in new online format

June 10, 2020

UW-Superior graduate to compete in WiSys Quick Pitch State Final

Competition will be livestreamed at 6 p.m. on June 17

May 27, 2020

UW-Superior Campus Recreation hosting free NOvid-19 Virtual 50K Challenge

Individuals completing the NOvid-19 Virtual 50K Challenge will earn a UW-Superior Campus Recreation water bottle

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May 14, 2020

More than 500 students graduate from UW-Superior

Special commencement ceremony planned for December 19.

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April 28, 2020

Summer Theatre Camp moves online

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April 9, 2020

UW-Superior Small Business Development Center to host free webinar for small business owners

March 2, 2020

UW-Superior to host Singers Concert

February 20, 2020

UW-Superior Carnegie Community Engagement Classification to be celebrated by City of Superior

The City of Superior will host a celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in the Government Center, Room 270

February 19, 2020

91.3 FM KUWS to host free showing of documentary ‘The Girls in the Band’

February 18, 2020

UW-Superior to host seventh annual Seussville Family Fun Night

February 17, 2020

UW-Superior hosting Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair

The area’s top regional job and internship fair is open to students, alumni and community members

February 14, 2020

UW-Superior students take part in 35th annual Superior Days

February 12, 2020

St. Louis River Summit celebrates 10 years of collaboration

The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve is holding its annual St. Louis River Summit March 3-4 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center

January 24, 2020

Lyric Opera of the North production to showcase UW-Superior Music Department talent

More than a dozen individuals with UW-Superior ties involved in the heartwarming opera

January 8, 2020

UW-Superior holding free beekeeping workshops

Workshops are part of the Urban Honey Bee Project and are taught by Edward Burkett, UW-Superior biology professor and apiary manager

December 18, 2019

Criminal justice students make final poster presentations

December 18, 2019

Legal studies, criminal justice program holds Senior Year Experience Event

November 27, 2019

Athletics Department to present fourth annual Week of Giving

Events will take place December 8 through 15

November 25, 2019

Music Department presents 22nd annual Season of Song concerts at Cathedral of Christ the King

This year, the concert is titled ‘Hodie’ and celebrates the joy of living life every day

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November 20, 2019

Employees honored at Promotion and Tenure Celebration and Social

November 5, 2019

International Cooking Demo Nov. 23 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church

The event is free, family friendly and open to the community

October 31, 2019

Veterans Day events taking place throughout the week

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October 30, 2019

UW-Superior to host third annual Northland Sonia Kovalevsky Day

This year’s event will include more than 30 students from three area high schools

October 28, 2019

UW-Superior Alumni Association to host 2019 Holiday Ball

Everyone is welcome to join us for delicious food, great music and dancing, and a fabulous silent auction.

October 28, 2019

Theatre to present Victorian thriller ‘Gaslight’

October 24, 2019

Students host interactive refugee exhibit

This exhibition examines how one becomes a refugee and their experience

October 17, 2019

Flags placed on campus to raise awareness about domestic violence

October 15, 2019

Students to showcase talents at Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

The Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium is free and open to the community.

October 15, 2019

Residence halls welcome Halloween trick-or-treaters

October 11, 2019

UW System’s All In Wisconsin tour visits UW-Superior

October 3, 2019

Indigenous Peoples Day celebration October 14

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October 2, 2019

Free financial aid assistance for college-bound students available October 16

Receive free and professional on-site assistance completing the FAFSA

September 25, 2019

Kruk Gallery hosting visiting artists for comedy, community

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September 25, 2019

Wisconsin Education Fair October 8 at UW-Superior

September 23, 2019

UW-Superior to host top high school jazz musicians

The day will conclude with a public concert at 7 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium.

September 19, 2019

UWS students to sell UWS Apiary honey, give honey extraction demos

September 19, 2019

UW-Superior hostd documentary screening, discussion with alumna

September 18, 2019

Transforming the Human Spirit exhibit returns to UW-Superior

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

September 12, 2019

Wessman Arena hosts Buzzfest free five-band classic rock concert on Saturday

Five premier bands playing the music of the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, KISS, and Tom Petty.

September 5, 2019

UW-Superior to host world music artists Om Shalom Trio

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September 3, 2019

Campus community gathers at Medicine Wheel to kick off the school year

August 5, 2019

UW-Superior hosting free tours of new testing facility

Tours will leave the main area at 1:30, 2, and 2:30 p.m.

August 5, 2019

UWS Hosting Fourth Annual Aeronautics and Aerospace Camp for High School Girls

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July 22, 2019

Kid's Triathlon August 10 at UW-Superior

July 22, 2019

UW-Superior to host free stargazing event

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July 16, 2019

Celebrate the greatest lake July 21 on Barker’s Island

July 9, 2019

UWS to host free event for children in celebration of Apollo 11 moon landing 50th anniversary

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June 18, 2019

Free children’s nature playgroup offered this summer in Superior

Nature activities, crafts, games, snacks and stories are led by professional education staff and are provided free of charge

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June 12, 2019

UW-Superior’s 125th Anniversary Community Celebration, an evening to remember

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May 28, 2019

Community members join UW-Superior faculty, staff for Mindfulness Leadership Workshop

May 27, 2019

A celebration for the ages

UW-Superior concludes its 125th anniversary with a community celebration

May 9, 2019

UW-Superior to hold Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Graduation May 17

May 9, 2019

Lori Dargatz named Student Speaker for UW-Superior commencement

May 7, 2019

UW-Superior names alumna Janet Mohr as commencement speaker

May 3, 2019

Legal studies and criminal justice programs hold senior experience celebration

May 3, 2019

Criminal justice students sponsored thank-you luncheon for first responders in region

Over 80 first responders participated in this great event

May 1, 2019

UW-Superior to hold commencement May 18

April 24, 2019

Choirs, orchestra to hold Duluth performance of Mozart’s ‘Requiem’

April 24, 2019

Music Department presents Superior Voices scholarship concert

April 18, 2019

Steel Drum Ensemble to usher in spring with tropical sounds from around the world

April 17, 2019

UW-Superior, Wise Fool Theatre collaborate for ‘The Comedy of Errors'

April 16, 2019

Symphonic Band Concert to celebrate international music

April 15, 2019

Legal Studies and Academic-Service Learning flags fight sexual assault

April 10, 2019

UW-Superior Alumni Association to host annual wine and craft beer tasting to benefit students

April 9, 2019

UW-Superior to host sixth annual free Veterans Expo

April 8, 2019

Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present Austin Channing Brown

March 26, 2019

UW-Superior Foundation’s ‘Superior Day of Giving’ is April 3

March 25, 2019

UW-Superior students host interactive refugee exhibit

March 12, 2019

Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present John B. Herrington

March 11, 2019

UW-Superior to host an evening of French art songs and British cabaret with soprano Vicki Fingalson

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February 25, 2019

UW-Superior to host ‘Fire and Ashes’ Choirs Concert

February 19, 2019

UW-Superior hosting 22nd annual Cultural Night

The community is welcome to attend the family friendly event

February 19, 2019

UW-Superior Distinguished Diversity Lecture and Art Series to present author Linda Grover

Grover will present a discussion on her book “The Road Back to Sweetgrass”

February 18, 2019

UW-Superior to host sixth annual Seussville Family Fun Night

The evening will include pictures, games, music and an assortment of classic books from Dr. Seuss

February 12, 2019

UW-Superior hosting Head of the Lakes Job and Internship Fair on February 28

Employers will be available to meet, network and recruit for internships, seasonal work, part time, full time and volunteer positions

February 7, 2019

Black Student Union hosting annual Soul Food Dinner

Music, food and fun will highlight this event which brings the campus and community together

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February 6, 2019

UW-Superior Theatre to present the drama ‘I and You’

The sensitive new play by Lauren Gunderson explores two young people’s perceptions of the world and how they approach life

February 1, 2019

Music Department hosts internationally acclaimed singers for visit

Mark Calkins and Cynthia Lawrence lead a voice master class, observed teaching, and shared professional advice with students

November 29, 2018

Mockers to fill Swenson Hall this weekend

All rounds are open for viewing by the public and free to attend

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November 19, 2018

Yellowjacket Athletics announces Week of Giving schedule

Yellowjacket Athletics has announced it is schedule for the third annual Week of Giving, which will take place December 1 - 10

November 18, 2018

Season of Song concerts at Cathedral of Christ the King

Season of Song will feature audience carols and holiday favorites

November 15, 2018

Open house, dedication for ‘Pope’ Wright Student Center

Wright was a member of the campus community for 44 years

November 6, 2018

Chief Nicholas Sawyer presents on Being LGBT+ in Military Leadership

With 21 years of service, Chief Nicholas Sawyer is the officer in charge of Coast Guard Station Bayfield, Wis.

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November 4, 2018

Law and Justice Dialogue Series explores ‘The Justice Kavanaugh Hearings’

Over 80 people attended this four person panel presentation

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November 4, 2018

Mock Trial Team competes in St. Paul Trials at Hamline University

The team earned a 4-4- record against some of the strongest competition in the Upper Midwest

November 3, 2018

UW-Superior student researchers present at 2018 REIF Breakfast

Each year, Twin Ports students have the chance to research a topic related to the local economy

November 2, 2018

UW-Superior Theatre to present Tony Award-winning comedy

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” follows aging siblings who share a home where they bicker and complain

HUMAN BEHAVIOR, JUSTICE AND DIVERSITY DEPARTMENT | EVENTS | RESEARCH | CURRENT STUDENTS

October 31, 2018

UW-Superior students attend MidBrain Conference

The MidBrain Conference is an eye-opening event for students interested in neuroscience

October 29, 2018

Economic students participate in Wisconsin Economic Association conference

Undergraduate student researchers can cite the 2018 WEA Conference Abstract Proceedings as future reference

October 19, 2018

School of Business and Economics students present findings at Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

October 18, 2018

Students present their research findings at the Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium

Twenty-one students who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship presented an impressive array of original research through poster and oral presentations.

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October 15, 2018

Controversial Kavanaugh hearings to be tackled by Legal Studies and Criminal Justice faculty in panel presentation

Legal Studies & Criminal Justice faculty and staff will lead a discussion regarding the Ford/Kavanaugh hearings at noon Wednesday, Oct. 24, in Swenson Hall Room 1012

October 12, 2018

LTDC Virtual Showcase 2019 Call for Proposals

September 28, 2018

New leaders will guide UW-Superior Alumni Association in 125th year

The Alumni Association, with a history of more than 100 years, fosters lifelong pride and loyalty among alumni, students and friends of UW-Superior