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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
