Madison Lawrence has two years left at OSU, but that hasn't stopped her from exploring career options through Rec Sports career development opportunities.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 3, 2019 officially celebrated the opening of two functional training studios and one indoor cycling studio at Dixon Recreation Center
A century ago, visionary leaders formalized intramural programming at Oregon State University based on the unspoken hypothesis that students who engage in collegiate recreation perform, persist, and graduate at higher rates than those who don’t.
A partnership between Rec Sports and the College of Public Health and Human Sciences (CPHHS), promises a new leadership development option for OSU’s kinesiology students.
This year Oregon State University's Racquetball Club placed second out of 32 teams at the 2018 National Intercollegiate Championships. Every team member received All-American status.
Growing up in Saudi Arabia, Dawood moved to Corvallis when he was 20 years old to pursue an engineering degree. His love for the outdoors and fitness has helped him thrive in this community.
There are many unique communities that exist within OSU and Rec Sports, including the avid rock climbing community that utilizes our facilities. Anthony Heatherly, a senior studying environmental science, challenges himself through rock climbing.
Oskui is passionate about breaking down stereotypes about women who wear hijab. She wants people to know that hijab is not a sign or symbol of oppression.
Last season Jared Johnson was awarded the MVP of the Pacific Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (PIVA), claiming the title as the first libero (defensive specialist) to win the award. Johnson is also involved in the OSU Impact Program.
Despite coming from different countries and speaking different languages, the two have formed a true bond. These two Rec Sports members met through INTO’s Cultural Ambassador Conversant Program.
James Underwood, Recsports Alumni, was involved in Greek life, cheerleading and was even Benny the Beaver. He was always on the go. He shares with us some life lessons he learned through his experience at OSU.
Nathan McRae was a multi-sport athlete in high school, and he continues to improve himself. One result of his hard work is his spectacular leaping ability.
Not only was Chanelle Baer drawn to Beaver Nation’s strong academic programs and beautiful campus, she knew that her horses could also have a happy home here. She's found a second home at the Equestrian Drill Club.
Lydia Martin is a senior year at Oregon State University, and she's coming into her own, taking her leadership skills and keen sense of community to her life on campus.
For Hussain Al Balushi, home is nearly eight thousand miles away in Oman. Before attending Oregon State University, he had never been to the United States.
We caught up with Danielle Cormier, a freshman in Political Science and one of OSU's feature twirlers. She's here from Tennessee and enjoying starting her college experience here at OSU.
A former referee and office manager for Sports and Special Programs, Ben Prahl learned skills that helped him start his career in Recreation at Western Oregon University.
Roy Almog is a senior studying Exercise and Sports Science and he regularly devotes his time as a role model of independence through the “IMPACT for Life” program.
Kyle Urban was a Graduate Assistant in the Sports & Special Programs office. He had a profound impact and his legacy at Recreational Sports will be felt for many years.
On any given day in Dixon Recreation Center, you may see athletic-enthusiast Justin Copeland lifting weights, studying anatomy or shooting the breeze with Recreational Sports’ employees.