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Coronavirus (COVID19) RecWell Updates
May 15, 2020
With the health and safety of the GVSU community top of mind, please note the following closures and cancellations. This is a fluid situation and more information will be coming out as it is shared with us. GVSU will be adhering to CDC guidelines and...
GVSU earns gold level designation from the Exercise is Medicine® On Campus (EIM-OC) program
April 30, 2020
Grand Valley State University is one of only 166 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Exercise is Medicine® initiative for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus.
GVSU Student Earns National Award in Sports Officiating
January 20, 2020
Rec&Well student employee recognized for his work as a flag football official.
Staff Member Travels to Australia
December 6, 2019
With assistance from a Faculty Staff Exchange Grant through Padnos International Center, Kayla Cupples, Assistant Director of Marketing for Recreation & Wellness, traveled to Australia in October/November 2019. She spent nearly two full weeks...
Vaping & E-cigarettes- Get the Facts
October 4, 2019
Learn the facts about e-cigs and vapes. Protect yourself and your friends. Learn about a free program to quit e-cigs through text messages.
Campus Recreation named Recreation & Wellness
October 1, 2019
As of September 2019, the department of Campus Recreation will be known as the department of Recreation & Wellness. This distinction better showcases the strong commitment to student wellness that the department represents...
Why You Should Buy A Group Exercise Pass
January 17, 2019
"As a two-year Group Exercise participant, I can't figure out why you would NOT want to take advantage of the student benefits at GVSU. I am far from being athletic, but joining classes has changed..."
"Unplugged" campaign encourages mindful usage of technology
October 8, 2018
Grand Valley State University Campus Recreation team members are logging out of their social media accounts, checking their emails less and spending more time with others, and they're encouraging others to do the same...
Unplug with Campus Rec! Oct 1-13
September 19, 2018
Campus Recreation is logging off the next two weeks to prove just how serious they are about the importance of spending time with each other, getting involved, being active, and living healthy. Beginning Oct 1, Campus Recreation is giving students a...
REC Students and Staff Help New Lakers Move On Campus
August 22, 2018
Professional and student staff from Campus Recreation continued their partnership with GVSU Housing to help students move onto campus on August 22, 2018. �It is an annual tradition for us to welcome new students into the Grand Valley family."