On April 26, the Campus Recreation Student Development Committee—comprised of six dedicated professional staff members—hosted a dynamic Student Development Day aimed at preparing student employees for life beyond their campus roles. In collaboration with representatives from the University Credit Union Center and the UC Davis Internship and Career Center, the committee designed a half-day program focused on essential career readiness topics, including interview techniques, résumé building, and foundational financial literacy.
This year, a strategic collaboration between the UC Davis Field Hockey Sports Club and UC Berkeley led to a remarkable performance at the National Field Hockey League's Spring Tournament from April 11th to 13th. The partnership emerged due to the high costs of attendance and the challenge of gathering enough players individually.
As we enter into the Spring and Summer seasons, there is a variety of fresh fruit available in order to satisfy our appetite and rehydrate and refuel our bodies. Some of these fruits include watermelon, pineapple, kiwis, plums, apricots and peaches! However, many individuals believe that the carbohydrates present in fruits are harmful to our bodies.
This year, UC Davis Campus Recreation was honored to have four students selected for the NIRSA William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award. These awards recognize exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who set the standard for campus recreation departments across the country. Students from Region VI (comprising Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona and California), were selected—four of them are Aggies!
This article is part of a series of Student Development Spotlight articles published by the Campus Recreation Student Development Committee. Check back on our website each month to see spotlights of all our units within Campus Recreation!
CoSpo and UCDMB: Fostering Transferable Skills through Student Development
A couple of the most student involved and student-operated Campus Recreation units are the Competitive Sports (CoSpo) unit and the UC Davis Marching Band (UCDMB).
Written by Nutrition Peer Counselor Rebecca Johnson
A lot of people find it difficult to have nutritious meals ready to go on their day to day basis, especially busy students or those in the workforce. Hopefully this post will inspire you to try some meal prep ideas that are time efficient!
Campus Recreation is excited to introduce the ARC locker room renovation project! We are pleased to announce that we will be remodeling the current locker room facilities to implement a new locker room design. This renovation will modernize the locker room facilities into a space that offers more privacy for all members. The renovation project is a collaboration with Design and Construction Management, Campus Recreation and adheres to University of California policies and guidelines.
Ever need a little boost to start the day? Many people rely on caffeinated beverages to give them an extra spark of energy at work or school. However, some may feel as if caffeine works for a certain amount of time or for less time than they might prefer. This could be due to the fact that different caffeine-containing beverages have slower or quicker caffeine absorption times!
Visitors to the UC Davis Recreation Pool (Rec Pool) are greeted by a vibrant hub of activity, offering everything you would expect from a top-tier university aquatic facility. From lap swimming and swim lessons to Triathlon Club practices and competitive men’s and women’s water polo, the center is a dynamic environment that meets the diverse needs of its community.
This article is the first in a series of Student Development Spotlight articles published by the Campus Recreation Student Development Committee. Check back on our website each month to see spotlights of all our units within Campus Recreation!
The perfect drink to enjoy on a hot day after going on a run or working hard outside! When we sweat a lot we need to replenish our body’s electrolytes and rehydrate. One of the ways we can do this is by drinking water with minerals!
