Keaton Young ’25: A Helping Hand Facilities Supervisor builds leadership skills while managing daily Operations & Events at the Student Rec Center Before the first person walks through the doors of the Student Recreation Center, someone’s already made sure they’re open. From early [...]
Lola Kiliddjian ’26: We’re Building Toward Something Fitness & Wellness instructor, student assistant builds community with participants and staff She isn’t just clocking hours — she’s creating connections rooted in movement and motivation. A psychology major from The Woodlands, Texas, Lola Kiliddjian ’26 [...]
Emily Peebles ’25: Showing Up & Working Hard Sport Clubs Graduate Assistant prepares for a career in sport management after six years with the Rec Over the past six years, she has walked through the Rec’s doors more times than any other building [...]
Nicolas Hernandez ’25: Breaking Barriers Head Route Setter strives to leave an impact on indoor climbing community with Outdoor Adventures He built his place here, hold by hold–much like the routes he and his team design. At first glance, route setting might seem [...]
Reece Thorne ’25: Raising the Bar Graduate assistant leaves behind a legacy of community and growth in Strength & Conditioning While athletes hit personal records in the weight room, many behind-the-scenes factors drove their success. One of those factors was Reece Thorne ’25, [...]
Riley Kohler ’25: Marketing in Motion Graduate assistant leads the Marketing team in driving engagement and empowering students Behind every one of Rec Sports’ polished marketing campaigns lies a whirlwind of strategy and creativity. Promoting each event and offering from all seven Rec [...]
Leading with Laughter and Learning Youth Programs Celebrates Student Counselor Rachel Petree '25 Throughout Youth Programs’ recent endeavors, where camper laughter fills the air and soccer balls fly, one student employee stands out as a dedicated counselor weaving health education into every game and activity. [...]
Making Waves Leah Bolitho ‘25 supports student staff through Aquatics graduate assistantship When Leah Bolitho first considered her grad school options, trading in her garnet and gold for maroon and white seemed daunting. When packing away her whole life and moving almost 800 miles away [...]
Building Community Beyond the Gym Colin Giusti '25 rejuvenates Intramural Sports work climate with communication, leadership Colin Giusti works both in and out of the office as an intramural official with flag football. Many think of the Rec and see [...]
Behind the Scenes with Business Services Marissa Hanson ’24 supports professional staff through bookkeeping at Rec Sports. Rec Sports is a space for myriad activities ― fitness class, flag football, even fencing ― but none could be possible without effective management in finance. Sure, you [...]
