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Liz Winters

Liz Winters Farewell Celebration, May 30

Come celebrate with recreational services as they thank Liz Winters for her work and dedication since July 2015.  She will start a new job coaching at Intrepid Athletics and as a nutritionist in her private practice, Sprout Wellness, after her last day on May 31.  Liz also worked with University Events from 2011-2015 and graduated from UP in 2010.

Her going away event will be on Tuesday, May 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. There will be healthy snacks and no-host beverages. Please come and wish Liz all the best!

Run, Have Fun for a Cause: 2017 Shamrock Run

shamrock2-copyAll UP community members can show their UP pride and help support Doernbecher Children’s Hospital by joining the UP Shamrock Run team, according to Liz Winters, recreational services. The race is Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Last year the University of Portland team was the fourth largest locally and had 147 runners and walkers. We also raised more than $700 for programs within the UP community.

This year the goal is to make UP’s Shamrock Run team 250 people strong. As an added bonus, if there are at least 75 members on the  team, the Shamrock Run will donate $5 per person back to support programs at UP. Students, employees, alumni, Holy Cross, and friends of the UP community are all welcome to join. Sign-up soon, as registration closes Tuesday, January 31.

To join the UP team, you must register online at this link  (choose the “team” option; the UP Team Code is 1070). Team members receive a $4 registration discount. Packet pick-up (race t-shirts, pins, and bibs) will be at the Beauchamp Center the week before the race.

For more information, contact Winters at evanse@up.edu.

 

Fitness Classes In The Beauchamp Center: Sign Up Online!

Beauchamp Center.jpgRecreational services has launched online registrations for all fitness classes, according to Liz Winters, recreational services. Employees can go to recservices.up.edu, login with their UP credentials, click on the program registration link at the top of the page, and sign up for the fitness class of their choice.

While employees are encouraged to sign up for any fitness class offerings, recreational services offers lunchtime classes Monday through Friday specifically for employees, including Zumba, Oula, Cardio Express and Cardio Hula Hoop. The full list of fitness classes can be found at this link.

For more information contact Winters at evanse@up.edu.

Dead Week Is De-Stress Week In The Beauchamp Center

stress2 copyDuring Dead Week (Dec. 7-11), the Beauchamp Center is hosting a De-Stress Week for students, faculty, and staff. In addition to regularly scheduled fitness classes, staff are adding a series of activities aimed at rejuvenating mind, body, and spirit during what is typically a stressful time for the campus community. From guided meditation to lights out spin class, there’s something for everyone.

To see more go to this link. For more information contact Liz Winters, recreational services, at 7294 or evanse@up.edu.

Beauchamp Center Tours

beau center copyAs the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center takes final shape, guided tours will be conducted each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., starting July 29. Tour groups will have a limit of 10 people. To set up a tour, contact Liz Winters, recreational services, at 7294 or evanse@up.edu. The facility will be open for use beginning August 24.