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Student Recreation Center
Members of NIU’s Campus Recreation staff are planning a “Thank You Reception” to honor the Student Association’s funding support that replaced outdated cardio and strength equipment at the Rec Center. The Student Association contributed $100,000 for the project. The event will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the Student Recreation Center lobby....
Utah rock formation
NIU’s Outdoor Adventures is capping off the school year by offering a trip westward to Utah and a visiting stop to Colorado. The trip takes place from Monday, May 14, through Friday, May 25. Colorado is known for its epic hiking and abundant mountain scenery. Many travelers speculate that late spring and early summer is the...
An official Chicago 16-inch softball
The Chicago style of softball is here in DeKalb. Sixteen-inch softball is similar to 12-inch softball, yet it’s played with a unique ball. Players do not need gloves to participate in the sport. Men’s, women’s, co-rec and organizational leagues will be offered for students and Campus Recreation faculty/staff members. “A” League (competitive) and “B” League...
Photo of an NIU Campus Recreation kayak
NIU’s Outdoor Adventures has titled its Spring Break trips “Epic Adventures,” and for a good reason. Outdoor Adventures is headlining its Spring Break experiences with a sea kayaking and beach camping expedition along the shores of Cumberland Island in southeastern Georgia. This coastal concoction serves up white sand beaches, ruins, wild horses and a diverse array...
Photo of entrance to Cascade Mountain
Campus Recreation is offering a weekend opportunity to spend time on the slopes. Cascade Mountain in Wisconsin has received 15 inches of snow in the last couple of weeks, and its 34 runs and four terrain parks are open. Travelers will ski and ride for three days, leaving NIU at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10,...
Photo of indoor floor hockey
With DeKalb usually being so cold and snowy during the spring semester, what better sport to play than indoor floor hockey? Grab your friends and come be a part of this fun getaway from your busy college life. Men’s, Women’s, Co-Rec, and Organizational Leagues will be offered for students and Campus Recreation faculty/staff members. “A” League...
Outdoor Adventures
Over winter break, the Outdoor Adventures program trained four new trip leaders during a week-long backpacking trip in the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas. On this leadership training course, Tope Adesida (graduate student in information technology), Kyle Anderson (freshman psychology major), Tommy Hurrell (sophomore elementary education major) and Cam Needham (sophomore physical education major) hiked the Eagle...
Person playing dodgeball
Dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge — the good old “Five D’s” to being successful in the game of dodgeball. Men’s, women’s and co-rec leagues are being offered to students. Also, A (competitive) and B (recreational) leagues will be offered. Dodgeball  is a two-week season, and every team will be scheduled for two games per week....
Photo of students playing basketball
Men’s, women’s and co-rec student intramural basketball leagues will be offered through Campus Recreation. “A” League (competitive) and “B” (recreational) League will be offered. Basketball league will be a four-week season, where every team will be scheduled for one game per week. For $80 per team, you can play in our competitive or recreational league....
Photo of a Campus Recreation member with a water bottle
Campus Recreation welcomes its members to join the Rec Rewards Program. This incentive program is free and designed to help members get motivated to become a healthier and happier. Points are awarded for healthy lifestyle choices made through Campus Recreation. As the points add up, members receive prizes for all the work they have done. It’s...
Photo of a woman on a stationary bicycle at the Rec Center.
Help keep that New Year’s resolution and purchase your faculty/staff membership to Campus Recreation. Membership includes more than 100 hours a week of open recreation at the Student Recreation Center, Chick Evans Field House and Gabel and Anderson pools. Along with open recreation, the faculty/staff membership also includes an unlimited Huskie FitPass, which allows members...
Huskie Fit Club
Looking to get in the best shape of your life? Looking for a fitness routine tailored to your needs that will get you amazing results? Join the club – the Huskie Fit Club, that is. This six-week program is designed to help participants shed those unsightly extra pounds, get back on track with a fitness...
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