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Update as of Wednesday, January 20: Campus has changed the Badger Badge start date from January 25 to February 1. The article below has been updated with this new date. Update as of Friday, January 8: Campus has determined that Emeritus and Retired members will not have access to the Safer Badgers app and therefore will …
It’s gametime, Badgers. This year’s election is the Rose Bowl of all elections, so mask up and get your head in the game. As youth voters in the swing state of Wisconsin, you’re voting in a state that could contribute to one of the most important states’ votes – it can decide the winner of …
This semester has been bizarre to say the least, with most students trading in-person lectures for virtual ones. Yet Badgers all across campus and the world have kept on top of their responsibilities. They’ve managed to make the best of UW’s strangest semester to date. But as you schedule your online labs and chart out …
We’re excited to announce that starting Monday, October 26, we’ll begin to offer a few in-person group fitness classes at the Nicholas Recreation Center. These classes are already on the group fitness schedule, but starting October 26, they will only be offered in-person, not virtually: Yoga, Mondays at 8am Powerflow, Mondays at 12:05pm Powerflow, Wednesdays at 8am …
After nearly six months of virtual workout classes, at-home workouts, and narrowly avoiding cabin fever, you’re probably itching to get back into the gym. As you get back into your in-person workout routine, it’s important to remember that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic and safety measures are in place to decrease the …
Let’s face it; this semester is going to be different. Online classes and remote work are posing new challenges for all of us. To stay on top of responsibilities and bring some joy to this unusual semester, we recommend setting boundaries in different aspects of your life. Setting boundaries tells yourself and others how you …
This Monday, September 28, the Nicholas Recreation Center will open and the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium will reopen. Here’s what you need to know. At all facilities: Building capacity is limited to 25% and masks are required at all times. We are regularly cleaning equipment and all high-touch surfaces. At the Nicholas Recreation Center: Reservations are not …
FREE. That’s right. That’s how much it costs to lace up those shoes, put on your favorite playlist and run. If you’re looking to get active outside with minimal equipment, give running a try! Running can help you explore new areas, strengthen your cardiovascular health, and provide stress relief. Whether you’re brand new to running …
Update on September 10, 2020: Given Chancellor Blank’s announcement on September 9 that instruction will move online through September 25, the Shell and Nielsen Tennis Stadium are expected to open on Monday, September 28. —– Original post: Due to today’s announcement from Chancellor Blank calling on students to limit in-person interaction and restrict movement for essential activities only, the Shell …
After almost 60 years, the Natatorium has officially closed for demolition and construction of a new recreation facility, expected to open in 2023. Since it opened in the 1960s, the Nat has been home to countless activities, classes, events, and memories. So, before we officially say goodbye, we asked our members to share their favorite …