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Have a group fitness FitPass at the Student Recreation Center? Have a friend? Combine those two worlds from Monday, Feb. 24, through Saturday, March 1, during “Bring A Friend Week.” Each FitPass holder can invite one friend to participate in any group fitness class for no charge. For more information, or for disability-related accommodations, call...

NIU will host several events between Friday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 28, in recognition of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. The annual campaign to bring public attention to the critical needs of people with eating disorders and their families: “I had no idea … that you can be too thin … that over-exercising can...

When were you in the best shape of your life? Think about it for a minute before you keep reading. What were you doing? How did you feel? Hello, NIU! As the assistant director of Fitness and Wellness at Campus Recreation, I wanted to talk to those of you who are serious about your fitness goals for 2014. Did...

The East Lagoon near Altgeld Hall is free and open to all for ice skating. The ice is checked by employees of the Grounds Department, which is in charge of the sign located on the south end of the lagoon. A green sign indicates it is safe to skate. Skaters should always check the sign to...

Do you want better recreation facilities? Do you want to improve the Student Recreation Center hours? Do you want better programs (Fitness, Aquatics, Competitive Sports and Outdoor Adventures)? Here is your chance to express thoughts and opinions on what Campus Recreation is currently providing and how it can improve. A random population of Campus Recreation...

Looking to make healthier choices this year? Start 2014 off right with Campus Recreation’s free “New Year, New U” event. Kick start your fitness goals and New Year’s resolutions at this free event, planned from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Student Recreation Center. All NIU faculty, staff, and students are welcome to...

Campus Recreation will launch a new internship program during the Spring 2014 semester. The program is designed to offer students a practical application experience, thus bridging the gap between the academic setting and career goals and aspirations. Campus Recreation interns will be given the opportunity to learn about the foundation of the department and program...

Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the first Day of Unity observed in October of 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect battered women’s advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day of Unity soon became a special week when...

Campus Recreation will host is fourth annual Homecoming 5K run at 7:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. Alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in the “Run For A Better U.” The race course begins and ends at the Student Recreation Center, where lockers and restrooms will be available. The course will...

All are welcome to participate in Outdoor Adventures’ third annual Camp on Campus. The event is scheduled from 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, through 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the West Lagoon near Eco Woods and Stevenson South Residence Hall. Camp on Campus is to build community in the outdoors in an educational, recreational and celebratory manner....

Looking to take control of your fitness routine and see amazing results? Join the club – the Huskie Fit Club, that is. The 12-week personal training program helps you shed those unsightly extra pounds, get back on track with a fitness routine and beat the stress in your life. Workouts are high-intensity and will help...

Campus Recreation is offering free trial memberships to all faculty and staff who want to explore what’s available. The trial period runs from Monday, Aug. 26, through Sunday, Sept. 8. Those interested in some fitness must bring their NIU OneCards to the Student Recreation Center or Field House front desks to claim the free trial...