Michael PopkeMichael Popke is a freelance writer based in Madison, Wis., and a former editor at AQUA and Athletic Business. He now owns Two Lakes Media and has won awards for his writing.FitnessSmart Fitness Online Product Launch Highlights Fitness Equipment from TaiwanMatrix FitnessPeople’s exercise habits have changed dramatically in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, and fitness equipment manufacturers are paying attention.May 4, 2021Rec CenterHow Hybrid Programming Increases Student EngagementMore than a year has passed since the coronavirus pandemic ended traditional campus life by abruptly closing colleges and universities — forcing campus recreation leaders to seek alternative programming options that promoted both wellbeing and social distApril 7, 2021Rec CenterHow Rec Experience Helped Three Students Find CareersYou don't have to look hard to find former college recreation student employees succeeding in today's diverse workforce. From wellness managers to sales managers, young professionals are bringing the skills they sharpened at their campus recreation centerJanuary 6, 2021ProgrammingHow Campus Recreation Is Addressing Equity and DiversityIn September — as colleges and universities around the country rose to meet the challenges of reopening safely in the midst of a global pandemic — almost 800 campus recreation professionals representing about 250 NIRSA member institutions also committed tNovember 4, 2020ProgrammingHow New Rec Facilities Integrate Health and WellbeingLast October, the University of Wisconsin-Madison announced a delay in the expected January 2020 opening of its 240,000-square-foot Nicholas Recreation Center. Officials cited multiple reasons for the setback in a transparent news release and announced thOctober 7, 2020Stadium & ArenaVideoboards Span the Sports SpectrumWhether the National Football League kicks off its season on time or calls for a delay of games because of the coronavirus pandemic, this much is certain: SoFi Stadium — the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers — will feature the largSeptember 15, 2020Rec CenterRebooting Campus Recreation During a PandemicCampus recreation administrators spent the summer seeking the safest and most feasible ways to meet student needs in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, which already has shuttered in-person learning at some institutions this fall.September 2, 2020ProgrammingHow Colleges Created Virtual Rec Offerings During a PandemicCampus recreation professionals are renowned for engaging significant numbers of students, but that reputation doesn't come without effort — even at the best of times. Doing so in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, when students are scattered far andJuly 8, 2020ProgrammingHow Campus Rec Responded to the COVID-19 CrisisOn Friday, March 13, of all days, Alex Accetta and his staff finalized operational and procedural modifications at Stanford University's four campus recreation centers — precautions developed to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. Those changesJune 3, 2020Rec CenterHow Great Customer Service Deepens Relationships with Facility OperatorsWhen Hurricane Irma hammered Florida in September 2017, the Florida Gulf Coast University Recreation Center in Fort Myers — which at the time primarily consisted of a 10,000-square-foot fitness center — became a de facto pet shelter for Lee County.May 6, 2020Previous PagePage 6 of 8Next PageTop StoriesLegalNorthwestern Settles With Former Football Coach Fitzgerald Over Wrongful TerminationIn a statement released Thursday, Fitzgerald said it had been proven that he had no knowledge of hazing within the...LegalFormer Baseball Player Sues Central Michigan Claiming He Was Punched by CoachSafety & SecurityUniversity of Arkansas Introduces Three-Minute Countdown Clock for Field RushingMarketingOklahoma Selling Fan Access to Football Postgame Press ConferencesSponsored ContentTesting Finds No Detectable PFAS in FieldTurf—Outperforming Even Grass
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