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Celebrating 20 Years of the Student Recreation Facility

Posted on March 16, 2026

April 10-29, 2026

Recreation and Wellbeing is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Student Recreation Facility (SRF), a space that has supported the health, wellbeing, and the UIC community for two decades.

Since opening in 2006, the SRF has been a place where students come to move, play, connect, and recharge. To celebrate this milestone, Recreation and Wellbeing will host SRF20, a special series of activities from April 10 through April 29 that highlights the many programs and services available through Recreation and Wellbeing.

SRF20

During the celebration, each day will spotlight a different area of Recreation and Wellbeing:

Date Activity/Event
10 Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day (free access to SRF and SFC with iCard) AND Pop-up Free Pound Fitness
11 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
12 Student Staff Appreciation Week! (tell your favorite staff how great they are)
13 Pitbull vs Daddy Yankee Spin 45
14 On The Rocks with the Women’s Leadership and Resource Center, Ropes & Crafts at the Climbing Wall, AND Exercise is Medicine Free Rhythmic Core
15 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
16 Archery Tag
17 Pop-up Free Spin 45
18 Hike Off the Metra with Outdoor Adventure
19 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
20 Create Calm Week!
21 Ropes & Crafts at the Climbing Wall
22 Sustain to Summit (plogging + climbing competition)
23 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
24 Pop-up Free Mat Pilates
25 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
26 Head to The Gauntlet for a chance to enter the giveaway drawing
27 Check out Instagram for a fun activity!
28 Spa Night on the Pool Deck AND Ropes & Crafts at the Climbing Wall
29 Anniversary Finale Event

Ways to Participate

Throughout the celebration, students and members will be invited to engage in several interactive activities:

Daily Trivia
Test your knowledge about RecWell programs, facility history, and fun facts about recreation at UIC.

“I Love RecWell Because…” Wall
Share what Recreation and Wellbeing means to you by adding your message to our interactive display in the SRF.

Giveaways and Prizes
Participate in activities throughout the 20 days for chances to win RecWell prizes and experiences.

Follow @UIC_RecWell on social media for daily highlights, trivia, and celebration updates.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Another version of the SRF20 calendar may also be found on UIC Connection.

Modified on April 06, 2026