campus rec review
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN
WINTER 2013-2014
NEW YEAR – NEW BUILDING! Inside –
Outdoor Adventures Center and East Campus Rec Center Updates
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NEWS FOR ALUMNI AND SUPPORTERS OF UNL CAMPUS RECREATION
From the Director’s Desk
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Dear Friends and Alumni,
• April 2014
The future of UNL Campus Recreation is looking brighter as we progress from our YES 2 Better Rec Centers campaign to facility construction. With our new Outdoor Adventures Center opening in March of 2014, our renovated Strength and Conditioning Room in August of 2014 and our new East Recreation Facility opening in 2015, it truly is an exciting time for all of us in Lincoln.
Nebraska Reception at NIRSA National Conference Nashville, Tennesee *Details Coming Soon
This issue of Rec Review highlights some of the plans for these new structures as well as photos of our progress as we continue our commitment to excellence. We are very sensitive to keeping the costs down for our students. While they have funded most of the projects, we ask for your help in bringing the buildings to life. We have donation opportunities from $150 up to naming rates for the facilities. Please consider a gift to the NU Foundation Campus Recreation Development Fund for your year-end giving.
• June 2014
We hope you will visit us if your travels bring you to Lincoln. We are looking forward to a large alumni celebration during our 20th annual Regional Flag Football Tournament November 7–9. Rumor has it, we may even play some alumni flag football that weekend. So dust off your shoes and plan to join us. We hope that you have an enjoyable and safe holiday season with family and friends, and celebrate with us as we look forward to what is new on the horizon for UNL Campus Rec.
• November 7–9, 2014
UNL Campus Rec Golf Scramble Lincoln, Nebraska *Details Coming Soon 20th Annual UNL Campus Rec Annual Regional Football Tournament & Alumni Dinner UNL Campus Lincoln, Nebraska
Keep in touch, Stan Campbell Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Director of Campus Recreation
KEEP IN TOUCH We are constantly updating our database to keep everyone in the loop of new upcoming events and opportunities with Campus Recreation. Will you please send us your updated contact information at your convenience?
Please send your vcard or an email with your name, address, email and phone along with your graduation year to: djohnson10@unl.edu.
CONVERSE Keep up-to-date on all Campus Recreation news as it happens.
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GIVING BACK If you are interested in donating to a Campus Rec project or fund or would like to know about other ways to benefit UNL Campus Recreation, please contact Deb Johnson 402.472.4772 | djohnson10@unl.edu
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CAMPUS RECREATION The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Best of Luck, Graduates! These Campus Rec employees graduated in December 2013!
Megan Andersen Sarah Chapman Ashley Cleveland Keith Cornwell Garrett Deeds Matthew Gonzalez
Michael Kirkland Devon McDermott Kate Mitenko Derek Neiwohner Jared Ostdiek Tessa Phillips
Matt Pospisil Morgan Rose Ryan Schrack Sydney Stone Katie Woolsworth Joan Yule
Build Our Future! UNL Campus Recreation is seeking donations of any size all the way up to “Naming Rights” to help meet the needs of our current students, as well as the generations to come. The donations will help bring our Outdoor Adventures Center and East Campus Rec Center to life and make UNL even more marketable. Please contact Deb Johnson at 402.472.4772 or djohnson10@unl.edu or Stan Campbell at 402.472.3467 or scampbell1@unl.edu if you are interested in finding out more information. crec.unl.edu
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East Campus Rec Center Transformation Begins Demolition started in November for the East Campus Rec Center construction project. After 87 years, the former East Campus Activities Building will receive a complete interior renovation and expansions on the west, south and east sides. Expansions will more than double the building’s current square footage. Opening of the new facility will be in Spring 2015.
In preparation of the new East Rec Center construction taking place next year, Campus Rec has renovated the Fleming Field Annex Building (FFAB) as a temporary home for students and faculty to continue their recreation.
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The new fitness center located at 33rd and Leighton Avenue provides a more contemporary feel to students and members. Featuring more than 20 cardio machines and 15 strength machines/racks, it is a major step forward in the new developments at East Campus.
Construction of the new Outdoor Adventures Center is forging ahead! After groundbreaking earlier this year, the main structure has been erected and both outdoor and indoor climbing areas are nearly complete.
Outdoor Adventures Center Nears Completion Building Scheduled to Open April 2014
The new facility will house a 42-foot climbing gym, bouldering walls, a 24/7 outdoor bouldering wall, the UNL Gear & Bike Shop, as well as meeting and classroom space. The Outdoor Adventures Center is now the largest climbing facility in Nebraska and students can expect to use the brand new facility starting April 2014. Over 900 pieces of equipment will be available for rent, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, skis, tents, bikes and more. Public climbing memberships will start at $36/month. General public are also able to host birthday parties or corporate events inside the facility.
Watch a time-lapse video of construction: go.unl.edu/outdoor
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Metal framing is set in place for the indoor bouldering wall.
A concrete compound is placed over plywood squares to form the interior climbing surface.
Metal pieces are welded together to be assembled as the interior structure.
Metal framing is set in place for the indoor climbing wall.
Metal framing is constructed for the outdoor wall and covered in plywood. Then, a concrete compound is sprayed onto the wall.
An artist’s rendering of the finished facility.
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