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We invite you to join us on campus, outside the new Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, for a dedication of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle — a space created in partnership with Ho-Chunk artist Ken Lewis and other advisors representing the 12 clans of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Since the Ho-Chunk people first began arriving in the …
Bakke Center is the second building project of the master plan and replaced the Natatorium built in 1963. University Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison (Rec Well) will open the new Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center on April 24, 2023, at 11am. “Opening Bakke is a significant milestone for overall health and wellbeing …
The following individuals and sport clubs have been nominated for awards. The Sport Club Banquet was held on held on April 26 at Union South. Winners in each category are designated in bold. New Member of the Year Aerene Lim – Volleyball (W) Alex Reinke – Volleyball (M) Andreas Bacheler – Soccer (M) Carson Gunderson …
We’ve got some exciting news! Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center is scheduled to open on April 24, pending any final changes to the construction schedule, on the site of the old Natatorium. We can’t wait for you to enjoy all the features of the new building such as spaces dedicated to wellbeing, tons of strength …
We have been busy at Nielsen this year, resurfacing courts, adding new tarps & nets, and refreshing our lobby space with new furniture & fresh paint. In the new year, we are starting another project to improve the venue: Our Member Services desk will be renovated to provide a welcoming experience to our members and …
Here at Rec Well, we put students first. It’s one of our core values as well as the center of our work in health & wellbeing. Our student employees are crucial to our success. We can’t open our doors, offer programs, or teach our classes without them. They are a key part of who we …
The new area of work called Experiential Education will be led by Mo Kappes, the former advisor of ALPs. In spring semester 2023, Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs), which was formerly sponsored by the Center for Leadership & Involvement (CfLI), will be joining University Recreation & Wellbeing (Rec Well) establishing a new area of programming and …
Beginning Thursday, December 8, 2022, the Women’s Locker Room in the Nicholas Recreation Center will be shut down from 9 – 9:30am every Thursday to allow for Facility Services staff to prevent and fix maintenance issues. During this time, showers, restrooms, and changing spaces will be unavailable in the Women’s Locker Room, but locker access …
On Friday, November 4, we are hosting an event to thank generous Badgers who helped make the Nicholas Recreation Center and other significant campus improvements possible. In order to accommodate this event, the following spaces will be closed November 3 – 5: Courts 3-6 will be closed all day Thursday, November 3 through Saturday, November 5. …
Staring May 1, all virtual group fitness class offerings will be ending. Last day to take virtual group fitness classes is Saturday, April 30. The decision to discontinue virtual class offerings was made due to technical and staffing issues which has resulted in an inconsistent experience for both participants and instructors. If you have purchased …