Campus Recreation

Three people carry snowboards towards a ski lift.

Monday, December 16, 2019 7 ways to stay fit during Winter Break

It’s easy to stay active and on your feet during the semester—your days are scheduled, intramural sports are happening, and Campus Recreation offers fitness classes and endless opportunities for exercise. However, over the long holiday breaks it can be all too easy...

Friday, December 13, 2019 Chancellor pours free coffee for finals week grind

Chancellor Ronnie Green is providing free drip coffee to students during finals week, Dec. 16-20. It will be available at Adele Hall Learning Commons, Nebraska Unions and East Campus Rec and Wellness Center.

Woman studying for exams with a laptop computer.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 Study breaks can benefit you during exam week

Cramming for final exams has been a rite of passage for generations of college students. Even with the best-laid plans or intentions, the last-minute cram is not uncommon. That doesn’t mean you should keep your nose in the books all day and night.

PLYO app showing on a smartphone screen.

Friday, December 6, 2019 New app offers rewards for exercising on campus

Campus Recreation has partnered with with PLYO, a free app geared to motivate college students to exercise and live a healthier life.

Monday, December 2, 2019 Adjusted hours for finals week and winter break

Students will enjoy extended hours in many campus locations during finals week. As the break begins, students should expect reduced hours from many campus services. Use this helpful list as a guide:

Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Instant Pot cooking class helps students save time and money, eat healthier

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Campus Recreation Center will host a class on cooking to promote healthy and cheap alternatives to fast food.

Bicycles parked in a bike rack at the Nebraska Union.

Friday, November 8, 2019 Bike Care: 5 steps to winterize your bicycle for storage

Many cyclists and bike-commuters enjoy riding all year, regardless of the season. Yet if you plan to put away your bike for the colder seasons, follow these steps and use your on-campus services to keep your ride in great condition.

Fall colors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thursday, November 7, 2019 Explore Lincoln: 5 things to do this November

Welcome to Explore Lincoln, a monthly column that features events, exhibitions and interesting things to do on campus and across Lincoln.

Sterling Dorton slides celery into a pot during the Zero Waste cooking class at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Recreation & Wellness Center on East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.

Monday, September 23, 2019 Campus Recreation Center class cooks up zero waste meal

The sound of knives against cutting boards could be heard amidst the chatter while aromatic mint and lemon drifted through the air. At first glance, this seemed like a normal cooking class. But one thing was missing: food in the trash can.

2019 Chancellor's Celebration of Service event

Friday, September 20, 2019 86 individuals. 1,340 combined hours of service.

A round of applause to our Student Affairs team members honored at the Celebration of Service for their service and fortitude to the university. Each day our staff impact the lives of students, helping them to be their best.

CrossFit participants at Campus Recreation at Nebraska

Thursday, September 19, 2019 Campus Recreation offers workout classes for elective credit

Not all classrooms have desks — some have weights. Campus Recreation offers over 40 classes, like CrossFit, that students can take for elective credit.

Nebraska's 2019 Big Red Welcome events open Aug. 21. The program has been expanded to better serve the needs of students.

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 Nebraska gears up for expanded Big Red Welcome

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is rolling out a new and improved Big Red Welcome designed to better support student transitions to college life.

Athletic training student wraps the wrist of another student.

Tuesday, May 28, 2019 Program aims to enhance student employment

Husker GROW, a program that focuses on student employment and volunteerism as a high impact practice, will host an information session for student supervisors and potential partners May 29.

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.