Ho-Chunk Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek fondly remembers the things his father taught him in his youth.
Ho-Chunk Traditional Chief Clayton Winneshiek speaks during the unveiling of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle. His hope is that the sculptures will encourage people within the Ho-Chunk Nation to learn more about their cultural history and educate people outside of the Nation who may not be aware of its history in the area.
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UW-Madison unveils its Ho-Chunk Clan Circle on Thursday. The new set of sculptures signifies the Ho-Chunk Nation's historic presence on campus, as well as its future in the area.
Members of the Wisconsin Dells Singers share a moment after performing at UW-Madison's unveiling of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle.
Carla Vigue, director of tribal relations at UW-Madison, speaks during the unveiling of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle.
UW-Madison Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin speaks during the unveiling of the Ho-Chunk Clan Circle.
Photos: UW-Madison's Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center
Sadat Khan, senior associate director of facility planning and operation for UW-Madison's Recreation and Wellbeing department, talks about the multipurpose gymnasium in the Bakke Center. Its neutral-colored walls are meant to evoke a more natural feeling in the facility along the Lake Mendota shore.
Sadat Khan explains that the Madison Esports Club room is an example of expanding the idea of wellness beyond traditional exercise equipment.
The exterior of UW-Madison’s new Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center. The windows facing Lake Mendota's shore are curved to mimic the water's waves.
Sadat Khan, senior associate director of facility planning and operation for the Recreation and Wellbeing department, gives a tour of the new facility. The Bakke Center includes gender-neutral changing rooms that consist of lockers with individual changing rooms, bathrooms and showers to give all students privacy.
UW-Madison’s new Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center features wide open floors that allow plenty of natural light in.
Sadat Khan, senior associate director of facility planning and operation, says the spin cycling classroom in the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center features changing lights and about 30 TVs that can display riders' statistics during classes.
View of University Bay from UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Swimming pool at UW-Madison’s Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
View of University Bay from UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Sadat Khan, senior associate director of facility planning and operation for the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing department gives a tour of the new facility in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Outdoor recreational area at UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
A memorial for Mary Rouse at UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s new building the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Sadat Khan, senior associate director of facility planning and operation for the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing department gives a tour of the new facility in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Sub Zero Ice Center at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Climbing wall at the Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Aaron Hobson, UW-Madison Recreation and Wellbeing department director speaks about the new facility in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
UW-Madison’s Bakke Recreation and Wellbeing Center in Madison, Wis., Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
