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! […]
What Does Hunger Feel Like?
Written by Erika Kukura Have you ever asked yourself what hunger feels like? Hunger can be felt physically in our stomachs or we may notice other sensations. Typical signs of hunger include: Gurgling/rumbling sensation in the stomach Empty feeling in the stomach Thinking about food, what to eat at your next meal Fatigue/Low energy Lack […]
Sports Clubs Campus Clean Up!
Community service is a primary responsibility of all of our 31 Sports Clubs, and our annual Campus Clean Up is an opportunity for athletes to give back to their campus by setting aside time in their busy class schedules to help tidy up our campus. In just a brief span of two hours on a […]
The Downfalls of Dieting
Written by: Erin Kukura, MS, RD The New Year is upon us which means so is the bombardment of dieting messages. We resolve to “eat clean,” “cut out sugar,” or “lose x amount of lbs.” Only to find ourselves burnt out, frustrated and unable to “stick with it” by January 31st. So why are diets unsuccessful […]
