Recreation, wellness, childcare centers dedicated as students utilize facilities
(Jan. 13, 2003)--At today's dedication ceremony (above left), UT System Chancellor Mark Yudof presents the key to the new UTSA Recreation and Wellness Center to Rosalie Ambrosino, UTSA vice president for student affairs. They are joined by UTSA President Ricardo Romo (left) and Melissa Killen (right), president of the UTSA Student Government Association. A dedication ceremony was held earlier in the morning for the new Child Development Center, which is adjacent to the Recreation and Wellness Center.
Above right, visitors to the cardiovascular room enjoy a massage while students try out the exercise machines in the background.
At the Recreation and Wellness Center ceremony, UTSA President Ricardo Romo welcomed a large crowd of UTSA students, faculty, staff and supporters, and introduced UT System Chancellor Mark Yudof, who described the facilities as an additional step toward top-tier university status. Melissa Killen expressed her appreciation to fellow students for funding the centers.
The $20 million project, located across from the Convocation Center on the south side of the 1604 Campus, is unique to the campus because it is primarily student-approved and student-funded. The 65,945 square foot Recreation Center, includes 2 basketball/4 volleyball courts, 2 racquetball/wallyball courts, full-service locker facilities and over 10,000 square feet of fitness space.
The center offers interactive cooking classes, cardiovascular equipment, weight room, group exercise rooms and student lounge areas. According to research endorsed by the National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association, campus recreation programs contribute to college student satisfaction and retention.
The Student Health Center offers expanded services including exam rooms,
triage room, laboratory, pharmacy, classroom and administrator and care provider
offices. The 9,300 square foot building is accessible to students with disabilities.
The 11,200 square foot Child Development Center has the capacity to provide
care for more than 100 infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
Read more about the Recreation
and Wellness Center and Child Development Center.
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