‘An Outpouring of Love for a Living Legend’ UC San Diego Honors Masters Swimming Icon Ronald ‘Sickie’ Marcikic with Canyonview Pool Naming By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Ronald “Sickie” Marcikic has been a mainstay at Canyonview Aquatic Center for basically as long as anyone can remember. Flipping through photos through the years —… Continue Reading ‘An Outpouring of Love for a Living Legend’: UC San Diego Honors Masters Swimming Icon with Pool Naming
Swolemates: RIMAC Wedding Day Harkens Back to ‘Where It All Started’ for UC San Diego Newlyweds
Swolemates: RIMAC Wedding Day Harkens Back to ‘Where It All Started’ Alumni Couple Makes UC San Diego a Big Part of Their Big Day By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Her light pink Converse stepped purposefully to the bar. Sydney Wilson wore ruffled, white socks that peeked out of the top of her sneakers… Continue Reading Swolemates: RIMAC Wedding Day Harkens Back to ‘Where It All Started’ for UC San Diego Newlyweds
A Dietitian’s Guide to Protein Bars
Setting the Bar High A Dietitian’s Guide to Protein Bars By Elizabeth von Klan, MS, RDN Protein bars can be a convenient way to fuel your body between meals, recover after exercise, or manage hunger throughout the day. But with so many options on the shelves that have you asking, “Is this a protein… Continue Reading A Dietitian’s Guide to Protein Bars
RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports
RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Evalyn Perez has recreation in her genes. “My dad worked for the recreation department at a small college in Florida,” says Evalyn, whose father oversaw club teams and intramurals at Florida Institute of Technology.… Continue Reading RECognition: Evalyn Perez, Competitive Sports
RECognition: Jennifer Kuei, Esports
RECognition: Jennifer Kuei, Esports Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Many students have their favorite go-to places on campus. Preferred spots to grab a coffee or matcha. Secluded corners in which to study (or, let’s face it, scroll TikTok). One of Jennifer Kuei’s favorites is… Continue Reading RECognition: Jennifer Kuei, Esports
RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director In her role as FitLife Program Assistant Lead, Manahil Ahmed helps manage the daily operations of Group Fitness & Yoga classes. Checking students in, making sure instructors have the items they need, adding… Continue Reading RECognition: Manahil Ahmed, Fitness & Wellness
RECognition: Diego Arellano, Events
RECognition: Diego Arellano, Events Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Diego Arellano thought he was getting a job in security. “My golf coach from high school, Coach Ted, who also works as a security supervisor at all the athletics games at UC San Diego, asked… Continue Reading RECognition: Diego Arellano, Events
RECognition: Alexis Menor, Events
RECognition: Alexis Menor, Events Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Every pack needs its leader. And for the UC San Diego Events crew, that leader has become Alexis Menor. “Alexis is one of our senior Leads who is vital to everything we do,” Kevin McGlone,… Continue Reading RECognition: Alexis Menor, Events
RECognition: Angelo Belardo, Events
RECognition: Angelo Belardo, Events Recreation’s monthly series to highlight and celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director If you ever find yourself working with Angelo Belardo, you’re probably going to have a good time. “Angelo is the life of the party every time he is on shift,” Kevin McGlone, Recreation’s Event Operations… Continue Reading RECognition: Angelo Belardo, Events
