April 26 – May 9, 2025
While it may be finals week, it is also Self-Care Week here at Rec Well. During this week, we are devoted to supporting Active Badgers through this stressful time. To help, we’ll be offering free walk-in’s for group fitness classes, additional meditation classes, and several other workshops and activities to all current members.
We’ll also be sharing resources on ways to manage stress, including tips on getting proper sleep, eating healthy, staying hydrated, and connecting to mindfulness. Take some time to unwind, and know that it’s not bad to give yourself a break. Be good to yourself and take a timeout for self-care.
Show us how you take a timeout for self-care by posting on social media using #timeout #selfcare #uwrecwell.
Free Group Fitness Sponsored By American Family Insurance
Free walk-ins at our group fitness classes all week, for UW-Madison students and Rec Well members when spots are available. Enjoy classes like Powerflow, Group Strength, Cycling, Deep Water, and Barre. Bring your Wiscard/Rec Well membership card.
Date:
May 3 – 9
EVENTS
Theme Skate Nights
Join us on Saturdays from 7:30 – 9pm for theme skate nights! Drop by on April 26 for ‘90s Hip Hop Theme Skate and May 3 for Jazzy Classics. Helmets are recommended to be worn when skating. Bring your own skates if you like!
Location:
Sub Zero Ice Center at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
ALPs Challenge Course Playdate sponsored by The Hub
If you want to have fun and challenge yourself on a ropes course for free, bring your friends and come check out UW-Madison’s coolest campus feature–the Recreation & Wellbeing Challenge Course! Explore various high challenge course elements 40 feet in the air including our tandem zip line, climbing wall, giant swing, and more. No experience necessary! All equipment, instructions, and transportation will be provided.
Location:
Recreation & Wellbeing Challenge Course in Stoughton
Date:
Sunday, April 27
Top Rope Belay Clinic
If you want to expand your rock climbing skills, Top Rope Belay Clinic is just what you need. You will learn fundamental climbing skills, like how to tie in and belay another climber. Our trained staff will teach you everything you need to know!
Location:
Mt Mendota Climbing Wall at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 29 @ 7 – 8:30pm
Open Rec Log Rolling
Kick off finals week in the water! Join us at the Cove Pool for some log rolling fun. No registration required. Just show up and have a good time!
Location:
Cove Pool at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Date & Time:
Friday, May 2 @ 7 – 8:30pm
Late Night Swim
Take a dip under the stars (or the Bakke lights) during late night swim sessions at the Cove Pool.
Location:
Cove Pool at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 7 @ 9 – 11pm
Aqua Zumba
A Latin-based workout, integrating dance and exercise while moving to international beats. Come make a splash, feel the music, and join the fun! No dance experience required. Participants must be comfortable in shallow water (~4ft).
Location:
Cove Pool at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Date and Time:
Wednesday, May 7 @ 8:45 – 9:30pm
Grounding in the Garden
In this slow-flow and low-impact yoga class, we will move through a variety of poses and use our breath to guide some of our movements. Additionally, we will use mindfulness, affirmation, and meditation techniques throughout class to create body awareness and develop a sense of grounding. Please bring your own yoga mat or beach towel. All participants will receive a shaker bottle and plantable seed paper!
Location:
Allen Centennial Gardens
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 29 @ 4 – 4:45pm
Thrive Workshop: Test Anxiety & DIY Wellness
Thrive Workshops offers students opportunities to build skills and gain tools to support academic performance, relationships, and overall wellbeing.
At the Test Anxiety workshop, you will develop skills for studying effectively, managing anxiety, and learn strategies for approaching exams to boost your performance. You will also go home with your own DIY wellness kit to help manage stress/anxiety during exams.
Location:
1193D, College Library
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 29 @ 3 – 5pm
Real Talk: Navigating Life Post-Graduation
Join UHS Mental Health Services and the School of Human Ecology Advising & Career Center for a presentation and panel discussion with UW-Madison alumni about their transition from college to life after graduation. Get tips and insights to help you navigate your next chapter. Free pizza and notebook portfolios while supplies last!
RSVP encouraged, but not required.
Location:
TITU, Memorial Union
Date and Time:
Tuesday, April 29 @ 4 – 6pm
Meditation
With semesters full of academic and extracurricular obligations, plus the stressors and activities of everyday life, mindfulness is an important practice for students and members to slow down, connect with themselves, and set themselves up for success.
Location:
- Balance Studio at the Nick (Wednesday)
- Serenity Studio at the Bakke (Thursday & Friday)
Date and Time:
- Wednesday, April 30 @ Noon – 12:30pm
- Thursday, May 1 @ 4 – 4:30pm
- Friday, May 2 @ 11 – 11:30am
- Wednesday, May 7 @ Noon – 12:30pm
- Thursday, May 8 @ 4 – 4:30pm
Flowers of Gratitude- Spread love and gratitude
The UHS Mental Health Student Advisory Board will give away single flowers to show gratitude for their fellow students at 333 East Campus Mall.
In addition to recognizing the hard work students have put in over the semester, there will also be a station where students can write gratitude cards as an expression of self-love, or appreciation of friends or peers.
Location:
Multicultural Student Center (MSC)
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 30 @ 10am – 2pm
Toast to the Tassels: Celebrating Current and Future Friendships
Join UHS Mental Health Services for a mocktail and mingle celebration! Make your own mocktails and learn practical strategies to stay connected and build new friendships after graduation. Exclusive mocktail recipe book giveaway!
RSVP encouraged, but not required.
Location:
Wolf Teaching Kitchen at the Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center
Date and Time:
Wednesday, April 30 @ 4 – 6pm
What Now? Self Care and Coping With Change
Join us as we explore coping strategies for navigating life’s transitions and create a vision for what’s next. All participants will receive a self-care kit that includes a tote bag, mug, tea, pen, fidget, and mini massager.
Location:
Serenity Studio at the Bakke
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 1 @ 6 – 7pm
Caps and Conversations
Join UHS Mental Health Services and Wheelhouse Studios to decorate your graduation cap and engage in a facilitated discussion about coping with transition and change. Art materials will be provided at no cost. Don’t forget your cap!
RSVP encouraged, but not required.
Location:
Wheelhouse Studios, Memorial Union
Date and Time:
Thursday, May 1 @ 4 – 6pm
Togetherall
University Health Services (UHS) and Rec Well are partnering with Togetherall to provide an online, anonymous peer-support tool available for free to our students. Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that reaches and empowers a diverse population of students to anonymously seek and provide support by sharing their experiences in a safe virtual space.
Uwill
UHS Mental Health Services (MHS) is partnering with Uwill to expand access to flexible, no cost, virtual counseling options for students. Licensed mental health professionals are available for video, phone, chat, and message sessions during flexible hours – including nights and weekends. Students can get in quickly to see a counselor, with appointments typically available within 24 hours.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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University Health Services
University Health Services
Main line: (608) 265 – 5600
- Option 1 for medical services, behavioral health, occupational medicine
- Option 2 for mental health services
- Option 3 for confidential victim advocacy services concerning sexual assault, dating violence, and sexual harassment
- Option 4 for Student Health Insurance Plan
- Option 7 for UHS hours and directions
- Option 9 for 24-hour mental health crisis line
UHS offers: care for illnesses and injuries: women’s health care; immunizations, allergies, and specialty care; primary and preventive care; individual psychological and psychiatric care; group and couple/partner counseling; eating disorder assessment and care; survivor services; trans health care; and wellness services. Drop into one of their Let’s Talk sessions during finals week for free, informal, and confidential counseling services.
Office of Student Assistance and Support
Office of Student Assistance and Support
Phone: (608) 263 – 5700
Email: OSAS@studentlife.wisc.edu
The Office of Student Assistance and Support offers: same day drop-in appointments; outlets to report students of concern, incidents of bias or hate, or other incidents; outlets to report an academic complaint; support for DACA recipients; outlets for getting help for other students; information on food, housing, and financial support.
Office of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (608) 263 – 3060
Email: finaid@finaid.wisc.edu
The Office of Financial Aid offers: advising appointments; basic needs support (help gaining access to food, housing, and insurance); emergency support; success services; workshops/events; outreach
International Student Services
International Student Services
Phone: (608) 262 – 2044
Email: iss@studentlife.wisc.edu
International Student Services offers: advising appointments (drop-in and scheduled); COVID-19 and travel updates and guidelines; emergency support; Optional Practical Training; program extension.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Accommodation Requests
If you need an accommodation to attend this event, email accommodations@recwell.wisc.edu. All accommodation requests should be made no less than two weeks before the event. We will attempt to fulfill requests made after this date but cannot guarantee they will be met.