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The Recreational, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) has fencing up to begin the $12 million construction project. The fencing is blocking the main entrance, but students can still enter and exit the RFWC by taking the sidewalk near the Aquatic Center that leads to a different door.

$12 million renovation begins on the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alyssa DeWig, News Editor August 30, 2022

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC) is undergoing a $12 million construction project that is expected to be completed by 2024. The construction includes relocating Counseling and Psychological...

Chase Allen, senior nutrition and wellness major, and Dylan Wagner, a a senior exercise science major, smile for a picture at the RFWC.

After hours: passionate about helping others

Emma Corry, Staff Writer November 27, 2018

Every week The Shield will feature a student who is employed by the university. This week, Chase Allen and Dylan Wagner talked about their experience working at the university Recreation, Fitness,...

RFWC launches Eagle Perks

RFWC launches Eagle Perks

Noah Alatza, Staff Writer September 4, 2017

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center will give away free tickets and coupons to various activities and amenities in the Evansville area beginning this month. The program, pinned as Eagle Perks,...

Introducing intramural: RFWC brings new programs for fall

Sarah Loesch, Editor-in-chief August 18, 2016
The Recreation Fitness and Wellness Center is introducing multiple new programs to start out the new semester, as well as returning annual events with new twists.
Richard Schuler, a senior engineering major, spins dance partner Dakota Fleetwood, a junior psychology major, as Paola Marizan, the student instructor of the Latin Dance Class that takes place Mondays and Thursdays in the RFWC, gives them pointers.

Hips & Salsa

Armon Siadat, Staff Writer January 13, 2016
Paola Marizan discovered a passion for teaching Latin dances after attending an event in Carter Hall last semester.

Residence Life, RFWC host free events

Nick Leighty, Staff Writer January 12, 2016

The Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center and Late Night at USI will present 'Let it Glow' Friday from 9 p.m. to midnight. The event consists of  glow-in-the-dark activities including putt putt...

Why I lift, bro

Osman Bien-Aime October 14, 2015

There is a definite feeling of apprehension that sets in when you’re about to try something new, something unfamiliar. However, more often than not, there is also a great reward in challenging your...

RFWC wheels in new program

Sarah Loesch August 27, 2015
Assistant Program Director of Outdoor Adventure and Climbing Center Jon Bosley has found a way to bring his passion for biking to USI's campus.
Freshman Eric Mason takes advantage of the new computer lab located on the top floor of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.

New computer lab offers convenience

Caleb Riley October 4, 2013

David Enzler knows there aren’t many places on campus that can provide services like the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center (RFWC), and he wants it to stay that way, he said. The Recreation,...

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