History

History of SRWC

  • ASI Ed Campaign & Proposed Construction

    ASI Ed Campaign & Proposed Construction

    ASI launched an educational campaign and proposed the construction of a 126,500-square-foot facility in a student fee referendum.

  • ASI Online Survey

    ASI Online Survey

    In the Fall, ASI conducted an online survey that asked students about their recreational needs. About 8,000 students took the survey, or 23% of the student body. The results showed that in general, students (79%) were not aware of what a student recreation center entailed. Additionally, the results showed that 80% of the students said they engaged in some type of recreation off campus, and that 54% were in support of  building the SRWC.

  • Fee Referendum Vote

    Fee Referendum Vote

    On February 27-28, 2007 the fee referendum took place for the Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Overwhelmingly, students voted for the SRWC; 74.7% to 25.2%. 

  • Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 30, 2009

    Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 30, 2009

    Groundbreaking Ceremony on January 30, 2009

  • Topping Off Ceremony on June 23, 2009

    Topping Off Ceremony on June 23, 2009

    Topping Off Ceremony on June 23, 2009

  • SRWC Grand Opening on September 20, 2010

    SRWC Grand Opening on September 20, 2010

    SRWC Grand Opening on September 20, 2010

  • Inaugural Owen’s Condition for Tuition Program

    Inaugural Owen’s Condition for Tuition Program

    Inaugural Owen’s Condition for Tuition Program

  • Misty May Book Signing

    Misty May Book Signing

    Misty May Book Signing

  • 1 Year Anniversary of the SRWC

    1 Year Anniversary of the SRWC

    1 Year Anniversary of the SRWC

  • Farber Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

    Farber Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

    Farber Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

  • Athletic Business Architectural Showcase Award

    Athletic Business Architectural Showcase Award

    Athletic Business Architectural Showcase Award

  • Recreation Management Architectural & Innovative Design Award

    Recreation Management Architectural & Innovative Design Award

    Recreation Management Architectural & Innovative Design Award

  • Design Award of Merit from the Society of American Architects

    Design Award of Merit from the Society of American Architects

    Design Award of Merit from the Society of American Architects

  • Inclusive Recreation Programming established

    Inclusive Recreation Programming established

    Inclusive Recreation Programming established

  • Beach Balance Naming Ceremony

    Beach Balance Naming Ceremony

    Beach Balance Naming Ceremony

  • Over 1 million visits to the SRWC since it opened

    Over 1 million visits to the SRWC since it opened

    Over 1 million visits to the SRWC since it opened

  • NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

    NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

    NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facility Award

  • Robeks Opened

    Robeks Opened

    Robeks Opened

  • Pura Vida Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

    Pura Vida Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

    Pura Vida Fitness Room Naming Ceremony

  • Best Value Schools: Top 20 Most Impressive College Gyms and Student Recreation Centers

    Best Value Schools: Top 20 Most Impressive College Gyms and Student Recreation Centers

    Best Value Schools: Top 20 Most Impressive College Gyms and Student Recreation Centers

  • Exercise is Medicine Gold Level Campus

    Exercise is Medicine Gold Level Campus

    Exercise is Medicine® on Campus (EIM-OC) is a program calling upon universities and colleges to engage in the promotion of physical activity as a vital sign of health.

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