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Here’s the latest on Bakke Recreation & Wellbeing Center

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 & cardio …

Prioritize healthy relationships this Valentine’s Day for your wellbeing 

Our relationships with other people have always been one of the most important factors influencing our mental health and overall wellbeing. For many, Valentine’s Day offers a special opportunity to celebrate the love, affection, and friendship we experience through the relationships in our lives. Valentine’s Day is also the perfect time to discuss safe and healthy relationships, …

MLK Symposium: How the right mindset can continue MLK’s legacy

“If the mindset is wrong, the enterprise will fail.” Social entrepreneur, changemaker and former NAACP president Benjamin Jealous spoke those words as he graced the stage at Shannon Hall in the Wisconsin Union Theater for the 2023 MLK Symposium.

Message: Indigenous Student Center & Mecha House Town Hall Follow-up

The following message was sent to those who registered to attend the virtual Indigenous Student Center and Mecha House Town Hall on Nov. 30, 2022. Thank you to those who could join us at the town hall last Wednesday evening regarding the Mecha house and Indigenous Student Center (ISC). The video of the meeting is …

Food Access on Campus: Reducing the Stigma

Oftentimes, holidays center around community and food. While this may be a comforting and exciting time for some, it can be isolating and stressful for those with limited food access. Limited food access, or food insecurity, can impact a student’s overall wellbeing –

Reesor: Update on missing UW-Madison student

I am grateful to share with you that a missing UW–Madison student has been found safe, thanks to a tip from a community member that the UW–Madison Police Department received overnight.

Celebrating our Badger veterans and service members

By Lori Reesor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Every year, we set aside November 11 as Veterans Day, a national day to honor those who have served or are serving in the military. At UW–Madison, we’ve extended the day-long celebration into an entire month to celebrate and build community with our Badger veterans, service members, …

Building of Ho-Chunk structure on campus promotes awareness of Indigenous land history

About two dozen campus volunteers assisted Bill Quackenbush, tribal historic preservation officer for the Ho-Chunk Nation, in constructing a Ho-Chunk housing structure Thursday on the North Lawn of Dejope Residence Hall on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.