Nielsen Tennis Stadium Front Desk is Getting a Facelift

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 …

We’re increasing our starting wage to $15/hr

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 …

Adventure Learning Programs (ALPs) joins the Rec Well Family

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 …

Maintenance Closures at the Nick

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 …

Voting 101 – Everything you need to know

Voting is a key way you can promote your civic wellbeing. Your participation in this midterm election is an opportunity to engage in your community, and improve your physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Now, is a great time to make your plan to vote. What’s on the Ballot Governor Tony Evers / Sara Rodriguez (Democratic) …

Temporary Court & Studio Closures at the Nick

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. …

Vote First, Pizza Later

Part of prioritizing Wellbeing in your life includes being involved in your community and getting out to vote on November 8, 2023. This is civic wellbeing. Here’s how you can make your plan to vote. And when you’re done, stop by Ian’s Pizza and celebrate with a FREE slice of their world famous Mac n’ …

Nielsen Tennis Stadium Courts Closed July 6 – August 7

All Courts Closing July 6 Nielsen Tennis Stadium tennis courts will be closed July 6 – August 7 for court resurfacing. This is a maintenance project scheduled every 5 years. While the courts will be closed, we still have several services and offerings available during this time. Stringing Services Our Member Services desk at Nielsen …

Explore Madison This Summer!

Hi I’m Mali and I just wrapped up my junior year at UW–Madison majoring in Political Science and Communication Arts. I grew up near Madison and spent all of last summer living with my roommates in an apartment near campus. Madison is an incredible place to spend the summer. The weather is not too hot …

Staff Intramurals are BACK!

I hope everyone is in the midst of a great summer. My name is Christian Ramirez and I serve as the Intramural Sports Intern for Rec Well. We are thrilled to announce that in-person Staff Intramural Sports are making a comeback this summer! If you haven’t participated before, Staff Intramurals are a variety of events …