Campus Recreation

These runners all contributed to a successful Intramural Sports running challenge.

Friday, May 15, 2020 Huskers tally 2,962 miles on foot in the Virtual Run Challenge

In five weeks, 117 UNL students, staff and faculty logged enough miles to travel the equivalent distance from Chicago, IL to Reykjavik, Iceland. The challenge - hosted by Intramural Sports - featured a series of distances for Huskers to complete: a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, and a marathon.

It's the last running challenge - the Finals Week 5k.

Sunday, May 3, 2020 One more run: Finals Week 5K

Keep active and virtually connected to fellow Huskers with the last event in the Intramural Sports 5-week run challenge. Starting Monday, May 4, you can run, jog, or walk the Finals Week 5K for a chance to win an Intramural Sports champion shirt.

Two easy steps to register and participate:

Audrey Kreun, a first-year accounting major at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, recently ran a virtual half-marathon through Campus Recreation. Kreun is pictured here with her father, Mark, who was one of many family members and friends who cheered her on during the event.

Friday, April 24, 2020 Finishing strong: Friends, family help Husker complete virtual half-marathon

After the virus pandemic shut down Audrey Kreun’s plans to run her first half-marathon this spring, she was determined to complete the race anyway — and found an opportunity through Campus Recreation’s virtual run challenge.

Thursday, April 23, 2020 Create tasty eats with Campus Rec’s cooking videos

Each 30- to 60-secound video clip introduces you to the ingredient list and step-by-step instructions for successfully cooking a quick snack or meal. New videos are released every Tuesday.

Friday, April 17, 2020 Bikes to be held through fall

Given the unanticipated moves that took place due to COVID-19 this spring, more than 100 bicycle owners may have forgotten to retrieve their property from campus bike racks.

To help prevent theft and vandalism, University Housing and University Police will inventory and move bikes that have not been placed in “safe racks” by May 8. Bikes will be placed in a secure location and need be claimed prior to September 28, 2020.

Clayton Wilson is a well-being coach at Big Red Resilience and Well-being.

Thursday, April 9, 2020 Well-being Ideas: 8 tips for your physical and emotional health

In Week 2, well-being coach Clayton Wilson provides you simple tips for balancing both your body and emotions.

Wednesday, April 8, 2020 UNL Campus Recreation reaches students remotely

Intramural sports and other activities have shifted online to allow students to connect while they are physically apart.

Thursday, April 2, 2020 Follow these UNL Instagrams for academic success and engagement

During a break between your remote learning classes, follow these IG accounts to keep connected to campus.

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

Friday, March 20, 2020 Campus Recreation to close all locations until further notice

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Campus Recreation will close all its locations due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 E-sports leagues organized for students during COVID-19

During breaks in their remote-access classes and social distancing, Huskers can challenge each other in popular games.

Hours of opertions may adjust further without notification based on changing conditions.

Sunday, March 15, 2020 Campus services remain open with adjusted hours

Updated 9:10 A.M. March 18, 2020. Original version published March 15, 2020.

UNL students participate in The Big Event at Campus Recreation Center on Saturday, April 8, 2017, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Friday, February 28, 2020 The Big Event looks to improve, add more volunteers to give back to Lincoln

The Big Event has been trying new ways to recruit more volunteers and bring more awareness to their event and organization in order to meet their 3,000 volunteer goal.

Cookie drawing | Art by Lindsey Pinkerton, Daily Nebraskan

Wednesday, February 26, 2020 RSO aims to combat stigmas during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

With a new name in place, a recognized student organization for eating disorders is using this week as a chance to combat stigmas.

Post-its reinforce body positivity messages.

Friday, February 21, 2020 Celebrate body positivity during Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to learn about body positivity and eating disorders during Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 24-27.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus recreation employee and Bright Lights instructor Annie Himes (from right) coaches students Solana Honda and Nicole Marienau during a rock climbing class in 2015 at the UNL Outdoor Adventure Center.

Monday, February 17, 2020 New app encourages UNL students to work out

Maybe there really is no such thing as a free lunch, but an app that has recently launched on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus is certainly getting students closer to one, while encouraging a more active lifestyle at the same time.

Monday, February 10, 2020 Whats happening in Lincoln, Feb.10-16

Galentine’s Day and Let's GLO Crazy are two events this week.

Shoe cartoon image | Grace Orwen of the Daily Nebraskan

Friday, February 7, 2020 Fleet Feet to host event at campus rec center, help students find perfect fit

Using 3D scanning technology, Fleet Feet Lincoln will be at the Campus Recreation Center to help students find the exact measurements of their feet and the right shoes to fit them.

Woman screaming with glow-in-the-dark glasses.

Friday, February 7, 2020 Three reasons to GLO Crazy on February 14

Every UNL student is invited to Let’s GLO Crazy from 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, February 14 at the John Breslow Ice Hockey Center.

Upright exercise bikes and ellipticals in UNL residence halls' new fitness spaces.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 Campus Recreation brings fitness rooms into residence halls

When Campus Housing approached Campus Recreation with spaces that were no longer being utilized in two of their housing complexes, the process of creating fitness rooms in residence halls at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln began. [from Campus Rec Magazine]

A female student walks across campus with a green bandana tied on her backpack.

Friday, January 31, 2020 Green Bandana Project attracts students’ attention

University of Nebraska-Lincoln students often sport red, but recently some have embraced the color green, tying cloth to their backpacks and wrists to support a cause.