Category: Outdoor Adventures

Celebrate #RecDay with us February 22 – 26!

Join us in celebrating the best day of the year – #RecDay! We will have events going all week long, and on Thursday, Feb 25 join us at a special Rec-themed HUB hang out event from 12pm – 7pm to win prizes, eat free ice cream, and more!

Mason 360 Links

Tues, Feb 23 |Virtual Escape Room: http://cglink.me/2d7/r1011206
Wed, Feb 24 | Stargazing and Hot Cocoa: http://cglink.me/2d7/r935541
Thurs, Feb 25 | HUB event: http://cglink.me/2d7/r1010761\
Fri, Feb 26 | Basketball Shootout Tournament: http://cglink.me/2d7/r1006040

Registration for Spring Intramural Sports is now open!

Registration is now open for season 1 of our Intramural Sports. We’re offering several leagues, special events, and more. So don’t wait, tell a friend and sign up now!

For more information and steps to register, follow this link.

Leagues	Registration Dates	League Begins
4v4 Volleyball (women’s, men’s, and co-rec)	January 25 – February 9	February 14
Pickleball (doubles and singles)	January 25 – February 9	February 14

Interested in playing weekly? Sign-up for one of our sports leagues! Our sports leagues are typically 3 weeks of regular season play with the opportunity to participate in a playoff bracket.

Special Events & Tournaments	Registration Dates	Event Date(s)
Madden Tournament @ Corner Pocket	January 25 – February 2	Friday, February 5
Billiards Tournament @ Corner Pocket	January 25 – February 2	Friday, February 5

Avocados – Let’s Eat Healthy!

Every two weeks we choose a different ingredient to feature: from fruits to protein, grains to spices and more, we will give you a list of recipes, fun facts and an informational video about that ingredient.

Brought to you in partnership with our colleagues in Mason Dining, we will give you a quick overview of this ingredient, and explain why it is a great choice to add to your cooking and snacking repertoire! Visit our “Let’s Eat Healthy” archive here and explore all of our previous featured ingredients.

New Exclusive Mason Recreation Membership Offers in 2021!

Mason Recreation is here for the Mason Community to help you reach your goals, understand/ implement healthy habits into your daily life, and make your health and well-being a priority. To help you make the most out of the new year, we’re offering the following membership promotions until March 12, 2021.

1st Time Faculty/ Staff Recreation Members | Enjoy a 1 Month Free trial
1st Time “Payroll Deduction” Member | Receive a free Personal Training Session
Annual Membership Purchase | Get 2 Months Free (14 months for the price of 12)

To take advantage of one of these offers and begin your Mason Recreation Membership, send our Membership Coordinator an email at a [email protected].

Apply today for our 3 Graduate Assistant Positions!

GRADUATE ASSISTANT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Join our team! Open Graduate Professional Assistant Positions:

Remuneration

These Graduate Assistant positions will consist of a $25,600 compensation package that includes a stipend payment of $16,000. The remaining compensation will be applied towards tuition at the Virginia in-state rate. The position term will be from August 10, 2021 to May 9, 2022.

Hiring Timeline

January 7, 2021: Information Session for prospective Graduate Assistants. Register for session here.
January 10, 2021: Full consideration date to apply
End of January, 2021: candidate will be selected to fill the position

More information about the University and our department can be found here.

All About Public Health pt. 2| Finals Edition

We’re bringing you valuable information from some of Mason’s leading health officials! This week we’re discussing how to prioritize YOUR well-being during finals and more! Joined by Nour Alamiri, Veronica Hayes, and Zill Raval – take a look at our video below. You are sure to learn some great tips in this feature, and don’t forget to share with your friends so we can help them live their best lives too.

Nour Alamiri | Health and Well-Being Coordinator, Student Health Services

Veronica Hayes | Resident Dietitian, Mason Dining

Zill Raval | Graduate Assistant for Well-being, Mason Recreation

Let’s Eat Healthy Series: Oatmeal!

Every two weeks we will choose a different ingredient to feature: from fruits to protein, grains to spices and more, we will give you a list of recipes, fun facts and an informational video about that ingredient.