Student Recreation and Wellness Center

Drag Show Brings Joy and Support

Written by Linda Alviar, News Editor • November 14, 2023

The University of Central Missouri’s Mo’s Activity Council hosted the 12th annual Red, White and Rainbow Drag Show by partnering with student LGBTQ organization, PRISM and the external organization...

Standing in the Gap

Written by Muritala Ayinla, Distribution Coordinator • February 14, 2023

Students at the University of Central Missouri continue to commend the University’s Campus Cupboard as a place that stands in the gaps of their needs. Sanni Olatunde, a Graduate Student in the...

Reserving Practice Space Frustrates Multiple Teams

Written by Meah Copeland, Sports Editor • November 30, 2021

The athletic teams at the University of Central Missouri use eight different fields and gyms, yet it is hard for some teams to get a reserved space to practice because they do not have a dedicated...

Live Concert Fosters Student Connections

Written by Lillian Tate • August 27, 2021

The first live performance of the fall semester illuminated the dark COVID-19 gloom on campus. Trevor Turner, who goes by the stage name Trevor Madison, and Ty Turner have been creating music and touring...

UCM Students Create Banners for We Are UCM Competition

Written by Oliva Gibbs and Gabby Ellis • February 24, 2021

The University of Central Missouri hosted a Spirit Banner Competition for the We Are UCM event from Feb. 8 to. 12. The banners were placed around the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, with...

Campus Cupboard Provides for UCM

Written by Meah Copeland, Reporter • October 23, 2020

The Campus Cupboard feeds students and faculty who have financial burdens. Beth Rutt, director of student activities and student recreation and wellness, has been running the Campus Cupboard since...

Shoot your shot: SRWC hosts open archery event

Written by Carley Taylor • March 12, 2020

The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center is hosting open archery nights from 8-10 p.m., on the last Friday of the month, until the end of the semester. The open archery began during the 2020 spring...

Recreation Center staff look to expand class hours

Written by Katlin Younts • October 10, 2018

The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center is a place where students can workout in the gym and participate in many other activities. However, Beth Rutt, director of Student Activities, said the...

Chucking shells and cutting corners, Spotlight hosts unique race

Written by Katlin Younts • October 2, 2018

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center recently turned into the UCM Speedway as The Spotlight hosted a “Mario Kart”-themed race. Ninety-four people came to race Wednesday, Sept. 19, on a track...

Folk singer Pierce Pettis to perform at UCM

Written by Alexandria Stith • June 14, 2018

The Office of Student Activities is hosting an outdoor concert Friday to thank UCM staff and faculty who have helped serve the student community. The Office of Student Activities and the Student Recreation...

African Zumba class coming to Rec Center

Written by Saba Desta • February 21, 2018

The African Student Association is organizing its first African Zumba class, also known as Afro Zumba. The class is scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Room M167A. Afro...

Student runs new workout class at Rec Center

Written by Coryana Douglas • February 20, 2018

(WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – A UCM student recently started her own fitness class at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. India Shaw, a senior community health major, said her #FitLife class offers a...