What is a BLUGOLD?

The colors blue and gold were chosen in 1961 as the official colors of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Although UWEC has never had an official mascot many have tried to give it one. Although they have never succeeded in making an official mascot many students have said the same thing when they are asked what is a BLUGOLD? Many have said that a BLUGOLD is the spirit of the school from the classrooms to the campus to the extra curricular activities. The students at UWEC are the Bluegolds. We represent our school better then any mascot could. We represent what our school and its community has to offer!