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As we enter the new year and this spring semester, we are proud to open our newest space at Bakke, our Esports Room! Located on the second floor of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center, the Esports Room has 12 gaming computers ready for you to come use. This is such an exciting moment for …
At UW–Madison, the academic culture pushes us to strive for success. But, we know that balancing work, personal life, academic expectations, and extracurriculars can get overwhelming. Checking in with yourself and managing stress is a critical way to avoid getting burnt out. Here’s a quick rundown on what burnout is and what you can do …
As part of the development of our strategic plan, we’re hosting focus groups November 13 – 16 at both the Nick and Bakke for student members as well as campus affiliate members as an opportunity to learn from your experiences and to get a better sense of what you’d like to see from us in …
Hiking is one of the best ways to explore a new place, experience nature, and get some movement in. It has also been proven to make you happier! Wisconsin is a hidden treasure when it comes to scenery, and has plenty of beautiful trails to walk all year round. Here are a few you can …
We hope this blog finds you well and ready for another exhilarating season of intramural sports. We are thrilled to announce that we have upgraded our Intramural Sports Management Software to Fusion Play, offering you a more seamless and engaging experience than ever before. What’s Fusion Play? Fusion Play is our new and improved platform …
So much has happened since we opened the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center’s door in April 2023. At that time, you could go for a spin around the Sub-Zero Ice Center, shoot hoops in the multi-purpose courts, and try out all the strength and cardio equipment. While we were excited to show you the building …
At the Nicholas Recreation Center (the Nick), we have been experiencing issues with a broken valve on the water heater. The availability for hot water in the locker room showers has been intermittent. Campus’ Facility Planning & Management team (FP&M) has ordered a replacement part that should remedy this issue and they are scheduled to …
The Women’s locker room located on level 1 of the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center will be closed for maintenance tomorrow morning, August 9, from 6 – 10am. If you need to access your belongings from your locker during this time, you will be able to do so and then use our available locker room …
The sun is shining in Madison and it’s a perfect time to get outside. In Madison we are lucky to have many great running spots on or just off campus. Here are a few of our favorites: Picnic Point Loop – 2.0mi This loop is great if you’re looking for a quick scenic run. With …
Hello Active Badgers! I’m Parker Goss, the Coordinator of Intramural Sports here at Rec Well. We’re happy to announce that we’ll be offering Staff Intramural Sports this summer. For those unfamiliar, in the summer, UW–Madison employees can participate in dedicated staff leagues/divisions across all our sport offerings. We have a lot coming up this summer, …