How to use this calendar
This page covers the rest of the fall term in one place, starting with Millrace Week (October 11–17) and ending with December commencement. Each linked event has its own page with a schedule, directions, access information and a contact. Rows linking to the arts season, the fall athletics schedule or the alumni calendar go to those pages of record. If a time on this page disagrees with one of them, the page of record wins, and we would like to hear about it.
Three dates shape everything else. Fall break is Thursday–Friday, October 15–16, in the middle of Millrace Week. Classes do not meet, but offices stay open. Thanksgiving recess is November 25–29. Classes end Friday, December 11, and finals run December 14–18. The full dates are on the academic calendar, and weekly opening hours are on campus hours.
- Add anything to your calendar from MyPorter. Every listing has an “Add to my calendar” button that syncs to your phone.
- Students get into nearly every arts and athletics event free with a Porter Card.
- Visitors park free in the general lots on evenings and weekends. See visitor parking.
October 12–31
Millrace Week, fall break, the Forge Bowl, the fall play, Family Weekend and the first Preview Day all land in the same three weeks.
| Date | Event | Where and when | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon., Oct. 12 | Millrace Week residence hall banner judging | The quad, 4 p.m. | Free | Tradition |
| Tue., Oct. 13 | Millrace Week trivia night | Founders Union ballroom, 7 p.m. | Free | Student life |
| Tue., Oct. 13 | Volleyball vs. Tamarack State (Millrace Week) | Ironclad Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. | Students free | Athletics |
| Wed., Oct. 14 | Cardboard boat regatta | Forge Recreation Center pool, 6 p.m. | Free; teams register | Student life |
| Wed., Oct. 14 | Soccer doubleheader vs. Northern Wesconsin Tech | Millwright Stadium; women 4 p.m., men 7 p.m. | Students free | Athletics |
| Thu., Oct. 15 | Foundry pour | Founders Hall high bay; doors 6 p.m., pour about 6:30 | Free | Tradition |
| Thu., Oct. 15–Oct. 25 | The Supper Club | Thorsen Theatre; Thu–Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. | $12; Porter students free | Arts |
| Thu., Oct. 15 | Financial Aid Workshop: Reading Your Award Letter | Founders Union | Free | Workshop |
| Fri., Oct. 16 | Ring of Iron and pep rally | Founders Hall at dusk (about 6:15 p.m.); Ironclad Fieldhouse, 8 p.m. | Free | Tradition |
| Fri., Oct. 16 | Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner | Founders Union ballroom, 6:45 p.m. | $45 | Alumni |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Alumni 5K on the Riverfront Trail | From Millwright Stadium, 8 a.m. | $25 | Alumni |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Homecoming parade | Founders Drive, 10:30 a.m. | Free | Tradition |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Forge Bowl vs. Chippewa Valley State | Millwright Stadium, 1 p.m. | Students free | Athletics |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Fireworks over the quad | The quad, 7:30 p.m. | Free | Tradition |
| Sat., Oct. 17 | Last day of Fence Line, photographs by Karin Haugland | Furlong Gallery | Free | Arts |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Soccer vs. Chippewa Valley State | Millwright Stadium; women 1 p.m., men 3:30 p.m. | Students free; public $8 | Athletics |
| Sun., Oct. 18 | Cybersecurity Capture the Flag | Jarvis Technology Center | Teams of four; register | Academic |
| Mon., Oct. 19 | Spring 2027 schedule of classes posts | MyPorter | — | Academic deadline |
| Tue., Oct. 20 | Flu shot clinic | Halvorsen Library, Level 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | Free with Porter Card | Wellness |
| Thu., Oct. 22 | Alumni webinar: asking for a raise | Online, noon–12:45 p.m. | Free; register | Alumni |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | Family Weekend (through Oct. 24) | Across campus | Register | Student life |
| Sat., Oct. 24 | Preview Day, October 24 | Welcome Center and across campus, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Free; register | Admissions |
| Tue., Oct. 27 | Mock interview night | Commerce Hall, second floor, 5–8 p.m. | Free; book a slot | Career |
| Wed., Oct. 28 | Volleyball Senior Night | Ironclad Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. | Students free; public $8 | Athletics |
| Wed., Oct. 28 | Graduate & Professional School Fair | Commerce Hall | Free | Career |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Load Bearing opening | Furlong Gallery, 5–7 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Thu., Oct. 29 | Lake City chapter: hospital-district happy hour | The Switchyard, Lake City, 5:30 p.m. | Pay your own | Alumni |
| Sat., Oct. 31 | Hall trick-or-treat | Millrace Hall and Riverside Hall, 4–6 p.m. | Free | Community |
November
Registration, International Education Week, Veterans Day, the second Preview Day and the busiest month of the concert season. Thanksgiving recess begins Wednesday, November 25.
| Date | Event | Where and when | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun., Nov. 1 | Election Information & Voter Resources | Founders Union | Free; nonpartisan | Community |
| Mon., Nov. 2 | Spring registration opens | MyPorter, from 7 a.m. | — | Academic deadline |
| Tue., Nov. 3 | WCAC soccer quarterfinals, women and men | Higher seed hosts | TBA | Athletics |
| Thu., Nov. 5 | WCAC volleyball tournament (through Nov. 7) | Top seed hosts | TBA | Athletics |
| Fri., Nov. 6 | Ironclad Robotics Invitational | Founders Hall | Free | Academic |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | Football Senior Day | Millwright Stadium, noon | Students free; public $8 | Athletics |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | Fall Jazz Night | Founders Ballroom, 7:30 p.m. | $8; Porter students free | Arts |
| Sat., Nov. 7 | Commencement regalia order deadline | Campus store | — | Academic deadline |
| Mon., Nov. 9–Nov. 13 | International Education Week | Founders Union, The Forge and Halvorsen Library | Free; International Night ticketed | International |
| Mon., Nov. 9 | Winter drama auditions (through Nov. 10; callbacks Nov. 12) | The Black Box, 6:30 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Tue., Nov. 10 | Winter Carnival planning meeting | Founders Union 204, 7 p.m. | Free | Student life |
| Wed., Nov. 11 | Veterans Day ceremony | Memorial Plaza, 11 a.m. | Free | Community |
| Thu., Nov. 12 | Load Bearing gallery talk | Furlong Gallery, 4:30 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Fri., Nov. 13 | International Night | Founders Union Ballroom | Students $6; public $10 | Student life |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | Preview Day, November 14 | Welcome Center and across campus, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Free; register | Admissions |
| Sat., Nov. 14 | STEM Saturday: circuits | Jarvis Technology Center 120, from 9 a.m. | $12 per child; free on request | Community |
| Sun., Nov. 15 | Chamber Music Recital I | Furlong Gallery, 2 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Tue., Nov. 17 | Distinguished Lecture: Old Dams, New Water | Halvorsen Library auditorium, 7 p.m. | Free | Lecture |
| Tue., Nov. 17–Nov. 18 | Campus blood drive | Founders Union ballroom, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free | Wellness |
| Wed., Nov. 18 | Town–Gown Council meeting | City Hall Council Chambers, Main Street, 4:30 p.m. | Free; public | Community |
| Thu., Nov. 19 | Lantern Brass Quintet | Thorsen Theatre, 7:30 p.m. | $12; Porter students free | Arts |
| Thu., Nov. 19 | Alumni webinar: From engineer to manager | Online, noon | Free | Alumni |
| Sat., Nov. 21 | Thanksgiving Community Meal | Founders Commons | Meal plan or $9 | Community |
| Wed., Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving recess begins (through Nov. 29; offices closed Nov. 26–27) | No classes | — | Break |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | Exam conflict deadline | MyPorter; Registrar, Founders Union 105, until 4:30 p.m. | — | Academic deadline |
| Mon., Nov. 30 | Spring musical auditions (through Dec. 2; callbacks Dec. 4) | Thorsen Theatre, 6 p.m. | Free | Arts |
December 1–19
Holiday concerts, the last week of classes, finals and commencement. Campus closes for winter December 24 through January 1, and Winter Term begins January 4.
| Date | Event | Where and when | Cost | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., Dec. 1 | Undergraduate Research Poster Session | Halvorsen Library | Free | Academic |
| Tue., Dec. 1 | First-round merit scholarship date for 2027 applicants | Admissions | — | Admissions deadline |
| Thu., Dec. 3 | Winter wellness workshop | Founders Union Great Room, 4–5 p.m. | Free | Wellness |
| Thu., Dec. 3 | Lake City chapter holiday social | Ellery House, Lake City, 5:30 p.m. | $20 | Alumni |
| Fri., Dec. 4 | Foundry Friday ornament build | The Foundry, Founders Union, 1–5 p.m. | Free | Student life |
| Fri., Dec. 4 | Last day of Load Bearing, the faculty exhibition | Furlong Gallery | Free | Arts |
| Fri., Dec. 4 | Commencement name cards and access requests due | MyPorter | — | Academic deadline |
| Sat., Dec. 5 | Winter Choral Concert | Heritage Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. | $8; students free | Arts |
| Sun., Dec. 6 | Wind Symphony Winter Concert | Heritage Auditorium, 3 p.m. | $8; Porter students free | Arts |
| Wed., Dec. 9 | De-Stress Fest | Founders Union | Free | Wellness |
| Thu., Dec. 10 | The Cities chapter holiday social | Downtown event room, 6 p.m. | $20 | Alumni |
| Fri., Dec. 11 | Last day of classes; last Foundry Friday of the term | — | — | Academic |
| Sat., Dec. 12 | B.F.A. Senior Exhibition opening | Furlong Gallery, 5–7 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Sat., Dec. 12 | STEM Saturday: The Drop Test | Founders Hall 146, from 9 a.m. | $12; free on request | Community |
| Sun., Dec. 13 | Community Band Holiday Concert | Heritage Auditorium, 3 p.m. | Free; food pantry donations welcome | Community |
| Sun., Dec. 13 | Chamber Singers at the library | Porter Falls Public Library, 2 p.m. | Free | Arts |
| Mon., Dec. 14 | Final examinations (through Dec. 18) | Usual classrooms; common exams as posted | — | Academic |
| Sat., Dec. 19 | December commencement | Ironclad Fieldhouse, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. | Free; no tickets | Academic |
Submitting an event and getting updates
Departments, offices and registered student organizations add events through the MyPorter event form. A listing appears within two business days after University Events checks the room booking. Student organizations should read student organization registration first. Events open to the public need a contact name and an accessibility line, and the form will not submit without them.
Weather changes are posted on campus status by 6 a.m. for daytime events and by 3 p.m. for evening events. The spring 2027 calendar, from Winter Term through May commencement, will be posted here in early December. Until then, the year-at-a-glance list on Events has the spring highlights.
Fictional information
UW–Porter Falls is a work of parody. Every event, date, venue, price and person on this calendar is invented for a fictional university; nothing here announces a real event, and none of it can be attended.