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Photo: A picture of a crowded beach with many people swimming

Safety

As Drownings Surge, FitRec Offers Swim Lessons That Could Save Your Life

June 6, 2024

Photo: Members of the BU Women's club basket ball team in various jerseys that are red and white at a recent practice

Club Sports

Club Basketball at Boston University Wins Formal Approval

February 21, 2024

Photo: Photo: Tom Gilmore, professor of Biology and director of the graduate program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, a white man with grey hair, holds onto a lifeguard floatation spear as he smiles for a photo in the FitRec pool.

FitRec

From Lab to Lifeguard Chair

July 31, 2023

Photo of Jose Rodriquez (left) and Joe Moser of Pro Gym Supply setting up new equipment at Fit Rec. Two men wearing black shirts and shorts fiddle with large fitness equipment.

Campus & Facilities

FitRec Gets a Glow-Up

September 13, 2022

BU Tennis Club secretary Scarlett Blydenburgh (COM’22, CAS’22) during a match. Photo courtesy of BU Tennis Club

Club Sports

Tennis Club Fundraises ahead of National Championship Tournament

April 5, 2022

photo of a person in a kendo stance, holding a long wooden stick, and wearing a navy uniform and black reflective chest protector. White triangle play button overlays image.

Club Sports

BU Kendo Association: Rookies, Vets Flock to the Sport for Its Action and Discipline

November 11, 2021

Photo of Shazan Khan (CAS’24) in a blue t-shirt and black sweatpants as he does an exercise in which he raises a barbell behind his head; another person working out a FitRec is seen seated behind him and a wrack of barbells are seen along the mirrored far wall.

Fitness

FitRec Opens for Recreational Exercise, Club Sports Soon

February 12, 2021

Roommates Jennie Young (CAS'24) (left) and Charlotte Bausha (CAS'24) work together to get Young's things into their Sleeper Hall dorm before the rain hit on August 27, while a stern, but unmasked, Rhett looks on in sculpture form behind them. Young and Bausha push a bright yellow cart filled with Young's belongings.

Campus Life

Back2BU: Photo Essay Captures a Move-in Like No Other and the Start of an Unforgettable School Year

September 10, 2020

Photo of Bishop Edwards (CFA’23) moving within his 14-foot square during instructor Liz Roncka’s improv dance class at FitRec September 3. The yellow tape grid is there to ensure physical distancing. Bishop raises both his hands in the air gracefully and wears a blue mask.

Campus & Facilities

Like Everything Else, FitRec Will Be Different This Fall

September 9, 2020

Portrait of swimmer Carly Soares (CFA’20) in front of pool.

Varsity Sports

Women’s Swimming Star Carly Soares Hopes to Add More Records to Already Stellar Résumé

February 19, 2020

FitRec climbing instructor Victor Pachas keeps his balance while slacklining in front of Metcalf Science Center.

Sports & Recreation

Balance

October 9, 2019

Jossie Coleman leads a dance class

Dance

Dance Instructor Jossie Coleman: “Dance for Me Is Life, It’s Everything”

September 25, 2019

Wellness

Wellness Wednesday: Tips for Conquering FitRec

September 24, 2019

Canada goose jackets

Campus & Facilities

Theft of Canada Goose Jackets on the Rise

February 11, 2019

Gwyneth Collins skates during a BU Figure Skating Club practice

Club Sports

Athleticism and Artistry Hallmark of BU Figure Skating Club

November 15, 2018

Arts & Culture

Synch and Swim

March 1, 2018

Student demonstrating proper treadmill use at FitRec.

Fitness

Tread Attentively on That Treadmill

June 29, 2015

Michelle Wong, Aquatics Manager, Boston University Fitness and Recreation Center, FitRec, swimming safety, swimming lessons, learning how to swim

Sports

More Than Half of Americans Could Drown. Are You One?

June 12, 2014

Boston University BU, 117th Annual Boston Marathon, 2013 marathon bombings, Lu Lingzi scholarship run, team contestants

FitRec

Running for Lu Lingzi

February 12, 2014

Lu Lingzi, Boston Marathon bombings 2013, marathon training fundraiser

Marathon

Run the Boston Marathon in Honor of Lu Lingzi (GRS’13)

January 30, 2014

Run the Boston Marathon in Honor of Lu Lingzi (GRS’13)