The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse held its fourth annual Eagle Fest Friday, Sept. 6 as a part of Welcome Week to the fall 2024 semester. The event’s activities covered the main parts of UWL’s campus. Booths for clubs and student organizations lined Badger Street, a dunk tank and inflatables could be found on Eagle Field along with a stage for musical performances later in the evening.
The event began at 3:45 PM when the Screaming Eagles Marching Band performed a parade around campus, ending in Eagle Field where Chancellor Beeby welcomed the new semester. Under the arts tent in the Student Union Field UWL’s A Capella group, Vocal Ties held their performance and a Drama Club improv performance followed them.
Outside of the Recreational Eagle Center were a variety of food trucks including; Taco Broz, Monkey Business, Stumpy’s and Oly’s Donuts. Whitney Dining Center also held a barbecue that was free for students.
Eagle Field was the host for the final events of the night. Black River Band, a group of young musicians who live in the La Crosse area, performed at 6:45 PM. To close the event the indie rock band, Bad Bad Hats from Minneapolis, Minnesota played.
Each year, Eagle Fest is hosted by UWL’s Campus Activity Board (CAB). This Wednesday, Sept. 11 the Leadership & Involvement Center (LIC) will host an involvement fair on the Student Union Lawn from 11 AM to 2 PM for students to take a closer look at student organizations and clubs.
