Written by: Liz Henry ’08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement When I first found out Terri was thinking about retiring, I could almost hear my heart break. Just the idea of not coming to work and being greeted by such a lively, positive ball of energy made me sad. I know I am far from the […]
Black Surf Week 2021
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 […]
Turtle Beach Becomes an Official Sponsor of UCSD Esports
TURTLE BEACH BECOMES AN OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF UCSD ESPORTS Turtle Beach is Providing UC San Diego’s Gaming Teams with Premier Gaming Equipment and Will Support the University’s Esports Scholarship Program White Plains, NY – September 15, 2021 – Turtle Beach (NASDAQ: HEAR), a global leader in gaming accessories and best-selling console gaming audio brand, today announced it has become an official sponsor of UCSD Esports and the primary gaming accessories provider for […]
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 […]
From UCSD Triathlon to USA Paratriathlon Gold: Q&A with Zack Goodman and Kyle Coon
Written by: Liz Henry ’08, Assoc. Director of Recreation, Engagement Like many others, the pandemic made Sports Clubs competition almost completely obsolete starting in March 2019, but that did not stop numerous student-athletes from our varying 31 teams from excelling at the sports they love. The UCSD Triathlon Team was one of those programs that […]
Spring Recipe Round-Up
By: Adriana Assenti, Dietetic Intern Reviewed By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD, Recreation Dietitian Spring is here and our Dietetic Intern gathered up some healthy and colorful springtime recipes for you to try! One-Pot Pasta Primavera with Shrimp Source: Epicurious Cast Iron Spring Hash Source: Food52 One Pan Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus, Leek and Lemon Source: […]
Mindful Eating
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian Eating distractedly is almost second nature to many of us. How many of you find yourself eating most of the time in front of the computer, TV or scrolling your phone? Luckily, with mindful eating practices we can learn to slow down, increase satisfaction of our meals, […]
Farro + Roasted Chickpea Grain Bowl
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian photo by i heart vegetables Grain bowls are one of my favorite go-to meals! There are endless possibilities so you can make a variety of delicious, healthy meals. I find these make great lunches for the week ahead! (Click here for instructional YouTube video) Start with cooking […]
Snacking
By: Erin Kukura, MS, RD UCSD Recreation Dietitian I often get asked about snacking, is this recommended, and what kinds of snacks should I be eating? Read on to learn more: Enjoying a snack can be a great way to curb hunger and keep your energy levels and concentration up throughout the day. Oftentimes, I […]
