News and Upcoming Events

2013 Bonaire Scuba Trip

Campus Recreation is sponsoring a SCUBA trip during Spring Break, March 9-16, to beautiful Bonaire, March 9-16. This is a great opportunity to meet new friends and to have an adventure of a lifetime you are sure to never forget.

The cost of the trip is $1,390 for students, $1,490 for faculty and staff, and $1,540 for guests. Included is 7 nights lodging at the Divi Flamingo Resort, 2 meals per day, 3 dives per day over 5 days (15 boat dives total), unlimited shore diving, and reef fees. To hold your spot, a $200 deposit is required upon registration.

Trip participants must possess a current passport, a Scuba C card that is recognized internationally such as PADI or NAUI, driver's license, insurance card, and a DAN card. You must also make arrangements for your airfare and diving equipment (tanks and weights will be provided).

The first pre-trip meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the conference room upstairs at the Campus Recreation Center.

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure! For more information on how you can become certified in SCUBA or any questions you may have about the trip, contact Ray Wiley at (615) 898-5701.

MTSU vs WKU Competition Blood Drive

Monday October 29th: Noon - 6pm
Tuesday October 30th: 10am - 4pm
Wednesday October 31st: 9am - 7pm

Located in Rec Center Gym

Visit http://www.redcrossblood.org and enter MTSU19 to schedule your appointment in advance!

The winner will be announced at MTSU vs WKU Football Game at WKU on Thursday November 1st!

www.redcrossblood.org/mtsuwku

Homecoming 5K

Runners and walkers assembled just after dawn, Sunday, Sept. 30, for the annual Homecoming 5K, a kick off to the campus' Homecoming activities.

For the second year, Jacob Carrigan was the men's overall winner with a time of 16:13; Rachel Taylor was the women's overall winner with a time of 19:09.

Winning the men's under 19 group was Joshua Calvin, 19:55; 20-29 group was Bryan Johnson, 17:05; 30-39 group was Jason Reineke, 22:49; 40-49 group was Daniel Erenson, 24:48; and over 50 was Tim Holmes, 22:56.

In the women's division, Allyson Harbin won the under 19 group, 24:57; 20-29 winner was Molly Jackel, 23:48; 30-39 group was Marina Scheithaver, 24:44; 40-49 group was Kendla Polk, 31:07; 50 and over was Amanda Floyd, 29:18.

Trina McLean, race coordinator, said she was "extremely pleased with the turnout of participants and volunteers. We were also thankful the rainy weather held off."

Download Results (PDF Format): Overall | Age Group

Pictured Left to Right: Jacob Carrigan, Bryan Johnson, Rachel Taylor

Bash the Rec

More than 800 students turned out for the annual Bash the Rec event on the lawn of Campus Recreation Friday, Sept. 7 in preparation of the FAU game Saturday. MTSU cheerleaders and the Pep Band got everyone in the mood to beat FAU Saturday. Games, food, and dancing were among the other activities that everyone enjoyed. If you didn't make it this year, we hope to see you next year!