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UIS Blood Drive

In conjunction with our Health Fair on Wednesday, April 24th, the UIS Blood Drive will take place in the TRAC arena from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Jordan Killen, M.S., ACSM-EP
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness
University of Illinois Springfield
One University Plaza, MS REC 1008
Springfield, IL 62703
217-206-8400

The top 3 things to maintaining mental and physical health in college is sleep, nutrition and movement.
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Vachel Lindsay Drive will be closed Wednesday, September 6 at 12 noon and re-open Thursday September 7 at 12 noon. Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time. Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.

Go Stars!

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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 students, faculty, staff and community members.

WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center at UIS, 2171 University Drive, Springfield

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Lunch at the Lake

On Tuesday, August 8, come spend your lunch hour enjoying the scenery at the Field House, just steps away from campus! Bring your own lunch and take part in lawn games or go on a Field Station Lab tour. Cookies will also be available.

The Field Station is located at:

9 Club Area

Springfield, IL 62712


Brought to you by Campus Recreation and Human Resources

Questions? Contact UIS HR

217.206.6652

uishr@uis.edu

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 public, UIS students, faculty, staff and alumni.

WHEN: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, 2023

WHERE: UIS Quad

DETAILS: The event will offer meal prep ideas, a rock-climbing wall, outdoor yard games, prizes and giveaways.

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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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 September 1 at 12 noon.

Please use Ernest Hemingway Drive and University Drive to access campus during this time.

Residents of West Campus may access the parking lot using 11th Street and the first parking lot entrance on Vachel Lindsay.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but hope you enjoy the REC Palooza Street Party Wednesday evening.

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