As we begin a new academic year, GVSU Campus Recreation continues to provide diverse opportunities to engage our students. With these efforts, we have made a new commitment to connect with our former students, now alumni, who have helped shape and develop our programs and services over the years. We're extremely grateful for YOU - for the number of ways you have impacted Campus Recreation. No matter your involvement - whether it be as a club or intramural sport participant, recreational rock climber, group fitness pass holder, intern, or student employee - you have made us better, stronger, and simply one of the best places to be. For that, we cannot thank you enough! We look forward with optimism and excitement about the future of recreation at Grand Valley State University. Go Lakers!
- Kate Harmon, Director of Campus Recreation, Laker for a Lifetime
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Engaging Students, Building Community, and Supporting Student Wellness- 4,000+ participants in Intramural Sports played 2,000+ games
- 55 Club Sport organizations with over 1,750 participants
- Group Exercise classes with 11,800+ total attendance and 2,000+ pass holders
- 1,400+ Fitness & Wellness service appointments
- Injury Care Clinic served 717 patients in need of Athletic Training care or support
- 5,000+ visits to the Climbing Center by students, faculty, and staff members
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Student Employment, Internships, & Mentorships- Employed 160 students across all program areas
- 10 interns and 4 fieldwork undergraduate students gained experience in Fitness & Wellness, Sports Programs, Outdoor Adventures, and Marketing
- Mentored 6 students in Group Exercise and Fitness & Wellness
- 7 students achieved professional certifications in Group Exercise
- Completed 1 Honors Project with support from Fitness & Wellness student staff
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Facilities, Awards, & Recognitions- Completion of 50,000 sq. ft. Recreation Center expansion with LEED Silver Certification
- Significant involvement in GVSU's Bicycle Friendly University Silver Award
- 2 Women's Club Hockey players competed on the U.S. Women's Hockey team, winning bronze medals in Kazakhstan
- GVSU Club Wrestling coach, Rick Bolhuis, inducted into NCWA Circle of Champions Hall of Fame
- Taekwondo Club hosted Michigan's first Collegiate Taekwondo tournament in the GVSU Fieldhouse Arena, and also took 4th place at their first National Collegiate Taekwondo Tournament in CA
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Family Weekend 5K- Saturday, September 23 at 9am
- Campus Recreation is hosting a 5K run/walk during GVSU Family Weekend, partnering with a variety of student clubs & organizations and providing participants the opportunity to support student organizations of their choice.
- For more info and registration, visit: gvsu.edu/rec/familyweekend5k
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Global Games- Tuesday, September 26 from
7-9pm - Global Games is an opportunity for all students on campus to have exposure to games from around the world. Hosted by Padnos International Center, Campus Recreation, and Student Life.
- For more info, visit:
gvsu.edu/rec/globalgames
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Wellness Summit- Wednesday, October 4 from
2-8pm - This event will give the GVSU community the opportunity to learn about campus wellness programs and resources with others who are implementing healthy lifestyles, and understand GVSU's strategy to be the healthiest campus in the nation! Hosted by the GVSU Health & Wellness task force.
- For registration & more info, visit:
gvsu.edu/bewellgv/summit
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Alumni Tailgate- Saturday, October 28 from 1-4pm
- Campus Recreation is welcoming back alumni & their friends or loved ones to join us for Homecoming! Registration is FREE.
- For more info, visit: gvsu.edu/rec/homecoming
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| Recreation Leadership Scholarship Invest in Student Recreation Leaders. The purpose of the Recreation Leadership Endowed Fund is to recognize and reward student leaders who are involved in recreational sports, programs, services, and activities, and who demonstrate a high degree of leadership aptitudes, initiative, and dedication to University Recreation.
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Alumni UpdatesHave you updated your contact information with GVSU? If not, visit the Alumni Relations website to provide updated contact information, keep us informed of job changes, or simply let us know what you've been up to!
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Student Employment Campus Recreation employs over 160 students each semester across all program areas - fitness & wellness instructors and technicians, outdoor adventures trip leaders, bike shop and climbing center staff, intramural sports officials, and marketing & office staff.
Check the GVSU Job Board and submit your application on our WEBSITE today!
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Why do you Rec?
It's widely known that recreation has its benefits and is important to overall student success, and we'd love to know what that means to you. We want to promote, encourage, and motivate you to keep moving through participant testimonials and stories about why Campus Recreation has impacted you and how it has made a lasting impression. - Why do you participate in Campus Recreation programs & services?
- How and why do you get involved and stay active?
- What motivates you to live healthy?
- Have you grown through participation in Campus Recreation?
- How has Campus Recreation helped you achieve your goals?
- Why are you an advocate for Campus Recreation?
- What is your success story?
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@GVSUrecreation is where it's at.
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