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We inspire UIS students to live well, stay active, and build meaningful connections through inclusive recreation, well-being, and adventure.

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News

2022 Prairie Stars 5K
Aug 17, 2023
Registration underway for the eighth annual UIS Prairie Stars 5K run/walk
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will hold the eighth annual Prairie Stars 5K run/walk. The race is open to UIS…
Student at Health & Safety Fair
Apr 06, 2023
UIS Campus Recreation to host its annual Health and Safety Fair
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Department of Campus Recreation will host its annual Health and Safety Fair. This event is free and open to the…
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Dec 22, 2022
TRAC Closed Dec. 22 to Jan. 3
TRAC is closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 22. The facility will re-open at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3.
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Aug 29, 2022
Road Closure - Vachel Lindsay - August 31 & September
Sent on behalf of James Koeppe, Director of Campus Recreation Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, August 31 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday…
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May 05, 2022
UIS students meet animals to relieve finals week stress
University of Illinois Springfield students had the chance to pet miniature horses and therapy dogs as a way to reduce stress leading into finals week.…
Student on scale
Apr 13, 2022
UIS to host Health and Safety Fair
WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield Campus Recreation Department will host the annual Health and Safety Fair. This year’s theme is “Don’t Gamble with…
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Mar 18, 2022
Why more than 200 universities are turning to bikes to improve campuses
Sustainability, health and wellness, keeping communities connected and space on campus are all issues that get the attention of college leaders as they plan…
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Sep 13, 2021
Springfield honors 20th anniversary of 9/11 with stair climb at Crowne Plaza hotel
Stair climbers commemorated 9/11 in a literal way Saturday.  The climbers, among them those too young to remember first-hand the Sept. 11, 2001 …