Campus Recreation

New Fit Box at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Friday, April 19, 2019 FitBox at East Campus Rec to provide equipment for outdoor exercise

A new piece of outdoor equipment at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Recreation and Wellness Center on East Campus may look like a box, but Kelsey Whittaker said it’s much more than just storage. Whittaker, interim assistant director for fitness, said the FitBox is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet and includes items that attach to the container and holds items for use on the new turf area outside the Rec building.

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Forte helps reignite Husker women's hockey club

When Justice Forte started classes at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, she quickly realized there was one thing missing — hockey.

Monday, March 11, 2019 Outdoor Adventures Center plans spring break trip to Gulf of California

For Lauren Petersen, leaving a legacy at her school meant establishing a new spring break trip through the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Outdoor Adventures Center to kayak in the Gulf of California. The political science major will lead five students with minimal sea kayaking experience for six days to explore nature. This is the first time the Outdoor Adventures Center has traveled needing passports in over 10 years.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Women's Week at Nebraska to celebrate 40th year

For the 40th year, Women’s Week at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will honor the accomplishments of women and the struggles they face today.

Campus Recreation will host a Silent Disco on Jan. 25. The event is free for all students (with valid NCard).

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Silent Disco to play Jan. 25

Campus Recreation is hosting a Silent Disco from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan 25 at the Campus Rec Center on City Campus. More than 1,000 students are expected to join the party and participate.

Students participate in a cardio dance class at the Campus Recreation Center on Jan. 9, 2018. | Daily Nebraskan

Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Campus Recreation helping students achieve New Year’s resolutions

Group classes at the Campus Recreation Center are free Jan. 7-13.

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 81 Student Affairs employees honored for service

Student Affairs is honored to have 81 individuals receiving Service Awards in 2018. The annual awards are presented to university employees who complete years of service in five-year intervals. Awards are calculated both on consolidated or continuous regular employment.

The event 'Lift Like a Girl' was started by Kelsey Whittaker to give women a safe space to be confident while they work out. The event was on Sept. 20, 2018 at the Campus Recreation Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. | Daily Nebraskan. Photo by Tabitha Lincoln

Friday, September 21, 2018 Campus Recreation hosts ‘Lift Like A Girl’ to empower women at fitness centers

Campus Recreation is offering monthly ready-to-go meal kits starting in September.

Monday, September 3, 2018 Campus Rec offers ready-to-go meal kits

Campus Recreation is hosting several bicycling events this fall.

Friday, August 31, 2018 Campus Rec offers free, low-cost biking events

The Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center will be open until midnight April 29 through May 3.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 End the semester on a healthy and positive note

To help students better manage demands of end-of-the-semester assignments, projects and tests, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is expanding study space hours and offering a series of stress-reducing events.

Kate Suelter, recipient of the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association post-professional scholarship.

Monday, April 2, 2018 Student employee earns post-professional scholarship

Kate Suelter, a senior from Omaha, working at Campus Recreation in Injury Prevention and Care is a recipient of the Mid-America Athletic Trainers’ Association post-professional scholarship.

Suelter has worked for Campus Recreation for nearly three years where she serves as a first responder while also leading peers as a teaching assistant and student organization officer. She credits her time as a student employee with developing confidence in her abilities.

Vicki Highstreet, associate director for Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thursday, January 11, 2018 Vicki Highstreet honored with national award

Associate Director for Campus Recreation Programming Vicki Highstreet has been selected as the 2018 NIRSA Honor Award recipient. The honor recognized her exemplary services to the Association and her impressive achievements in the field of collegiate recreation. Read more about this honor

(Top) 'Diablos' co-rec team members; (Lower) 'Huskers' women's team members.

Monday, December 4, 2017 Intramural flag football teams head to national competition

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s intramural co-rec team ‘Diablos’ and women’s team ‘Huskers’ won their divisions in the NIRSA’s Regional Flag Football Tournament hosted November 11-12, 2017 at Cook Pavilion. Both teams receive automatic bids to compete at the NIRSA National Tournament on January 5-7, 2018 at the University of West Florida in Pensacola. Thirty-three teams from 16 states competed in the regional tournament with divisions for men’s, women’s, co-rec, and Special Olympic teams.

6 Weeks of Welcome Infographic - Big Red Welcome at University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Monday, October 16, 2017 Six Weeks of Welcome and countless activities

As students enjoy Fall Break, it's worth noting the number of activities and accomplishments from the beginning of the semester.

Friday, October 13, 2017 ‘Check Up From the Neck Up’ raises awareness, fights stigma

More than 100 students received free screenings for depression, anxiety, stress and other mood conditions at Nebraska Medicine–University Health Center’s annual Check Up From the Neck Up event on Oct. 5.

Student employees at Campus Recreation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln practice CPR skills as part of staff training.

Tuesday, September 5, 2017 Role play scenarios prepare recreation staff for emergencies

To provide the best service and troubleshoot potential problems, Campus Recreation strategically trains students and professionals to handle emergencies as a team.

Female student plays tennis through intramural sports at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Nebraska Intramural Sports ranks first in Big Ten, 14th nationally

The Princeton Review recently revealed their latest results of “where everyone plays intramural sports” and Nebraska came out tops for the Big Ten conference.

Paul Gebers, a student employee at the Outdoor Adventures Center bike shop, works on a chain as part of a basic bike tune-up.

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 Husker Grow conversations reinforce student learning

A newly implemented program called Husker Grow is helping student employees connect job experiences with academic learning.

Campus Recreation Athlete of the Year recipients Brenda Nguyen and Levi Gipson

Thursday, June 8, 2017 Students named Intramural Sports’ Athletes of the Year

Brenda Nguyen and Levi Gipson earned Athlete of the Year (AOTY) honors for their play in Campus Recreation’s intramural sports program. Seventy-one intramural events across the spectrum of sport and games are available to students to foster positive social interactions, stress-relief, and the spirit-of-competition; Over 7,000 students participated this past year.