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The Shield

Students wait in line to sign in to Rock’N Registration Tuesday outside the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center.

Gallery: Annual ‘Rock’N Registration’ held in RFWC for student support, early class registration

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor October 23, 2024

The Rock’N Registration event was held Tuesday at the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center for students to meet their academic advisers and faculty. Students were able to register early for the...

USI faculty and staff cut a ribbon in front of the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday to inaugurate the renovation of the building.

USI hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center

Alex Mendoza, Assistant News Editor August 28, 2024

A ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house were hosted at the renovated Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center Tuesday.  “I'd also like to express my deepest gratitude to the state of Indiana for...

Audrey Strickland, sophomore health administration major, Kayla Willoughby, senior exercise science major, and Lucy Schwomeyer, sophomore elementary education major, drive bumper cars Wednesday in the RFWC.

Gallery: Students explore RFWC at annual ‘Rock the Rec’ event

Bryn Nicol, Managing Editor August 25, 2024

The Rec Center sponsored its annual ‘Rock the Rec’ event from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center. The event featured free food and activities, including moss wall...

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 17, 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.
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