Month: October 2019

Nicholas Recreation Center opening delayed

Significant construction and weather challenges have led to a delayed opening of the Nicholas Recreation Center. While the facility was most recently expected to open in January 2020, the university recently learned that issues related to the pool tank, interior support structures, fire suppression, and utilities coordination are impacting the construction timeline. The facility’s east …

10 Ways To Improve Your Mental Health On Campus

It’s okay to not be okay. With the stress of juggling school, work, clubs, and social life, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and forget to take care of yourself. If you feel like your mental health needs a boost, try one (or more) of these methods to get yourself back on track. 1. …

10 Reasons Why You (Yes, YOU!) Should Become a Group Fitness Instructor

If you go to Zumba so many times that you could do the routine in your sleep, or you attend Group Strength so often you feel like you could make the workout on your own, you should consider becoming a group fitness instructor! Anyone can become a group fitness instructor, regardless of skill level or …

Fall for These 5 Healthy Habits

Do you feel it in the air, Active Badgers? Fall is definitely here! Camp Randall is alive, Spooky Songs Theme Skate Night is almost here, pumpkins are being carved, apples are being caramelized, Halloween costumes are being prepped… we have countless activities to look forward to and a list of spooky movies to watch.  But …

8 ways to stay involved this Spooktober

Fall in Madison is one of the best times of the year.  Students are back on campus, Saturdays are game days, and the trees start to match our beloved Badger red. As we finish wrapping up Wisconsin Welcome events, here are a few ways to stay active on campus this fall and continue to build …