‘An Infinite Difference’ Personal Training Helps UC San Diego Employee Recover While Building Confidence and Strength By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director “Life-changing.” That’s how Monica May describes her experience working 1-on-1 with Delaney Fox, one of UC San Diego Recreation’s expert trainers in our Personal Training program. Fox has worked with May once […]
RECognition: Pedro Grimaldo Jr., Events
RECognition: Pedro Grimaldo Jr., Events Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Pedro Grimaldo Jr. has always been fascinated by technology. Using the science of today to solve the problems of tomorrow. “When I was younger, I loved messing with computers and figuring out how things work,” he […]
RECognition: Alex Castaneda, Events
RECognition: Alex Castaneda, Events Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Alex Castaneda has always been hands-on during his time with Recreation. As Student Lead for the Events department, he’s helped lead the teams that set up court-side chairs and benches; put up goals, hoops, and nets; and […]
Valorant Victory: Esports Team Snares First Tournament Title
Valorant Victory: Esports Team Earns First Tournament Title Tritons battle back from early deficit to win at UCEI event Using tenacity, teamwork, and a flair for the dramatic, the UC San Diego Esports team recently claimed a milestone tournament victory at the University of California Esports Initiative championship in Santa Monica. The University of […]
3 Ways a Personal Trainer Can Benefit You
3 Ways a Personal Trainer Can Benefit You By Brandon Hyatt, MS Master Trainer From gym newcomers to seasoned veterans, there’s a multitude of ways a nationally certified, expert personal trainer can be a major boost to your fitness and health. A personal trainer — such as any member of the UC San Diego […]
RECognition: Chloe Vitali, Fitness & Yoga
RECognition: Chloe Vitali, Fitness & Yoga Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director When the world starts spinning a little too quickly, Chloe Vitali knows exactly how to slow it down. “Fitness classes (both taking and teaching them with Recreation) have this amazing benefit where I get to […]
RECognition: Machaela Ouyang, Fitness & Yoga
RECognition: Machaela Ouyang, Fitness & Yoga Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Machaela Ouyang lives to explore. From earthy wonders such as waterfall hikes and abandoned mining caves to a scenic, graffiti-covered overlook above Los Angeles, Machaela is always looking for her next adventure. “I’d love to […]
RECognition: Emily Wu, Fitness & Yoga
RECognition: Emily Wu, Fitness & Yoga Recreation’s monthly series to celebrate our staff By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director Years from now, when Emily Wu thinks back on her time working for UC San Diego Recreation, one memory will likely spring right to mind. “It would have to be the team retreat that I […]
Consistency, Camaraderie, and Comedy: Men’s Club Water Polo Team’s Unique Path to Three-Peat
Consistency, Camaraderie, and Comedy: Men’s Club Water Polo Team’s Unique Path to Historic Three-Peat By Shawn Cyr Assistant Marketing Director When Bryce Elsner transferred to UC San Diego prior to the 2022 season, he had no idea what he was walking — or swimming — into. Seeking a close-to-home school to continue his lifelong […]
