LATEST NEWS
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URec to host laser tag lock-in on Feb. 29
UAB’s Campus Recreation Center (URec) and Student Housing & Residence Life are excited to announce an unforgettable game night on Thursday, Feb. 29.
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Student move-in set for Aug. 16-20
As students begin arriving on campus for the fall semester, UAB Transportation recommends traveling an alternate route to work Aug. 16-20, when the highest number of students will be moving into on-campus housing.
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RECAP: THE 2023 STUDENT AFFAIRS END OF YEAR AWARDS
The UAB Division of Student Affairs hosted its annual End of Year Awards Celebration to recognize the excellence, innovation and impact of Student Affairs programs, staff, and departments. Nine different awards that were recognized.
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Rest and relax – Stress Less Week returns April 17-21
Join UAB Student Affairs for Stress Less Week from April 17-21. All week UAB will be hosting a series of stress-relieving events to help you push through the semester’s end.
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Blazers de-stress before final exams begin during Stress Less Week
As part of their de-stressing activities before final exams, projects, and papers due Sunday, Dec. 4, UAB students took part in a variety of activities from Monday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Dec. 4.
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Conclusion of Transfer Student Celebration Week
UAB’s Transfer Student Organization (TSO) hosted a celebration breakfast Thursday morning as transfer student week comes to a close.
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Find opportunities for mindfulness and health during Wellness Week Oct. 17-21
Take advantage of UAB’s multitude of health and wellness offerings Oct. 17-21 during a week of special and continuing events from programs such as Employee Wellness, the Employee Assistance and Counseling Center, University Recreation, Student Counseling Services, Student Health and Wellness, and the Heersink School of Medicine Office of Wellness.
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Mario Kart, free fitness classes, and more at Recstravaganza on Oct. 17
Kick off Wellness Week at UAB Campus Recreation’s annual event, Recstravaganza, on October 17, from 4 to 7 pm.
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Hill Student Center closed May 28-30 for Memorial Day weekend
The Hill Student Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham will be closed from Saturday, May 28, until Monday, May 30, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Commons on the Green to move to WOW during World Games
During the 2022 World Games, the Commons resident dining operation will temporarily be located at WOW American Café June 27-July 22.
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Seneca Wilson named University Recreation Director
Seneca Wilson was recently named the director of University Recreation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He will assume those responsibilities on May 18, 2022.
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UAB operations will be altered once again due to inclement weather
In response to expected severe weather, the University of Alabama at Birmingham will once again close certain facilities after 12 p.m. CST, on March 25, 2021.
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UAB operations will be altered due to inclement weather
In response to expected severe weather, the University of Alabama will be closing certain facilities after 12 p.m. CST, March 17, 2021.
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UAB student leaders want you to keep SHOWing your Blazer spirit
This semester we're SHOWing our Blazer spirit, learn how by reading this message from the presidents of the Undergraduate Student Government Association and the Graduate Student Government.
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Welcome back to the Campus Recreation Center!
UAB's Campus Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen on August 17. The recreation center will follow a re-entry plan with modified hours of operations, facility spaces and other accommodations.
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Test your strength and win prizes at URec's Blazer Lift-Off
Want to show off your lifting skills? Come join us on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the UAB Campus Recreation Center for the biggest fitness competition of the year! Blazer Lift-Off is a lifting challenge event to test maximum skills in three powerlifting movements. -
University Recreation students rallied to help save a life
By all appearances, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving at the UAB Campus Recreation Center seemed to be like any other morning.Then, everything changed.
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10 stations in 10 minutes: F45 Playoffs competition to take place at University Rec
UAB University Rec members and non-members can test their fitness skills on March 2 with a program dedicated to the F45 model. This national fitness program, focusing on several training methods, will be hosting a F45 Playoffs competition that ranks participants’ reps at ten different stations. -
Strengthen your collaborative skills with University Rec’s team building programs
University Recreation is offering unique team building programs in support of all UAB and Non-UAB affiliates and their team members. -
Dive into becoming a lifeguard with University Rec’s Spring Lifeguard Courses
Become a lifeguard through the University Recreation spring certification courses.