Photo gallery Work is underway on “The Nick”
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held May 21 for the Nicholas Recreation Center, which is expected to be completed in 2019. The event, held in the lobby of the adjacent LaBahn Arena, is the first official event to recognize a $20 million gift to the Division of Recreational Sports in honor of the late Albert “Ab” Nicholas ’52, made by his wife, Nancy Nicholas ’55, and their family. “The Nick” is being built on the site of the Southeast Recreational Facility, which was demolished in 2017.
UW Foundation President Mike Knetter and Sue Nicholas Fasciano talk before the start of the ceremony. Photo by: Jeff Miller
Horn hands out honorary shovels to Chancellor Rebecca Blank, at left, and the Nicholas family, from left to right, Lynn Nicholas, Sue Nicholas Fasciano, Nancy Nicholas and David Nicholas. Photo by: Jeff Miller
At left, Nancy Nicholas shares a laugh with UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank.
Rain soaks the construction site. The event was instead held in the lobby of the adjacent LaBahn Arena. Photo by: Jeff Miller