Black Surf Week 2021 Recreation was thrilled to facilitate Black Surf Week 2021 which took place last week. We started the week with an outdoor dry-land orientation, did swim tests and practiced paddling in Canyonview Pool and surfed for three days at Scripps Pier. The waves and weather conditions were perfect for learning and introducing […]
How Giving Inspired Student-Athletes During COVID
How Giving Inspired Student-Athletes During COVID June 11, 2021 My name is Cole Barden and I am the current President of the Men’s Lacrosse Team at UC San Diego. I am graduating this Sunday with a double major in Philosophy and International Business and a minor in Law and Society. I wanted to take this […]
UCSD Masters Swimming | Covid Workouts
UCSD Masters Swimming | Covid Workouts Update from Ronald ‘Sickie’ Marcikic, Head Coach January 2021 The UCSD Masters Swimming program was founded in 1983 by the head coach, me (Sickie). I was not thinking that the program would be relevant on campus almost 39 years later and I would still be the Head Coach […]
Historic Legacy Gift for Intramural Sports
Alumni Donor Spotlight We are thrilled to announce that alumnus Larry Icerman, MS’68, PhD ’76 recently made a legacy gift to the UC San Diego Intramural Sports program, making it the very first legacy gift ever in the program’s history. Dr. Icerman shares “I don’t think I would have been successful at UC San Diego […]
Supporting students through Esports Scholarships
Alumni Donor Spotlight – Tony Won ‘02 Name: Tony Won ’02 Major: Visual Arts Currently lives: Cary, NC Generously Supports: Esports Scholarships at UC San Diego Career in Gaming & Startups: Current Job: Vice President, Games – TELUS International Director of Player Support, Epic Games Head of Player Support, Riot Games Head of Customer […]
February Student of the Month – Shea Goodner
Recreation employs hundreds of amazing student staff that range from Weight Room Attendants and Sales Desk Staff to Referees and Graphic Designers! We recently started a recognition program where a monthly student employee will be recognized by their peers and Recreation Pro Staff. Our February student employee of the month goes to Shea Goodner, a 3rd year History major. Congrats Shea! […]
