Student Recreation Center
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Remarkable life of David Williams II celebrated
David Williams II was remembered as a courageous vice chancellor, outstanding athletics director, brilliant law professor and devoted husband and father during a celebration of life service Feb. 15. Read MoreFeb 18, 2019
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VRWC offers new group fitness classes
The Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center (VRWC) has several new group fitness classes to try out this fall. Read MoreOct 29, 2015
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VUCast: Want to know what’s trending? Watch QuickVU
Vanderbilt's Campus Rec Center gets national recognition; Vanderbilt-themed weddings are all the rage; and the VU community shares their snapshots. See what's trending on QuickVU -- watch now! Read MoreNov 13, 2013
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New Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center to open in January 2014
Vanderbilt faculty and staff will have a new resource for reaching their fitness goals—and a new way to “Go for the Gold”—when the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center opens to the campus community in January 2014. Read MoreSep 26, 2013
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Director of campus recreation to retire after 50 years of service
Be careful when choosing your first job, advises Sam Hirt, director of campus recreation at Vanderbilt, because it might end up being your career. Read MoreAug 28, 2013
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Progress continues on construction projects this summer
Alumni Hall’s yearlong renovation is nearly complete, while construction on the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center reaches a milestone. Read about these projects and more. Read MoreJun 21, 2013
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The transformation of Vanderbilt athletics
In academics and on the playing field, Vanderbilt athletes are all in. Read about the dramatic changes happening in Vanderbilt athletics. Read MoreMar 4, 2013
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Walkway closed Feb. 12-13 to accommodate multipurpose facility construction
The north end of the new multipurpose facility takes shape. (Brock Williams/Vanderbilt) The walkway from 25th Avenue South to the entrance of the Student Recreation Center will be closed from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and Wednesday, Feb. 13, to accommodate construction on the new… Read MoreFeb 8, 2013
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Construction work to affect traffic on Children’s Way Dec. 17-Jan. 4
The installation of an electrical duct bank across Children’s Way, approximately 150 feet west of 25th Avenue South and extending west along Children’s Way, will affect traffic Dec. 17-Jan. 4. A portion of Children’s Way will be affected by construction work beginning Monday, Dec. 17, through Friday, Jan. 4. Read MoreDec 12, 2012
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CampVandy Holiday Camp registration opens Nov. 19
Climbing wall at Student Recreation Center (Steve Green/Vanderbilt) During the holiday season, the Vanderbilt Student Recreation Center’s CampVandy will offer seven fun-filled days of Winter Camp with themes such as “Candy Land” and “Glacier Games.” You may purchase the seven-day package (Dec. 20, 21, 27 and 28,… Read MoreNov 1, 2012
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Vanderbilt reaches fundraising goal for new multipurpose facility, addition to recreation center
Vanderbilt University has met its fundraising goal for the construction of a new multipurpose facility and addition to its recreation center. The more than $30 million project is being funded by a combination of philanthropy and university investment. Read MoreAug 29, 2012
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Access to Student Rec Center track expanded
(Vanderbilt University) Vanderbilt’s varsity running track on Natchez Trace has been opened to all students, faculty, full-time staff and patrons of the Student Recreation Center. “We’re pleased to invite these members of the Vanderbilt community to use the track facility, which was completely refurbished in 2009,” said David Williams,… Read MoreJul 2, 2012
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Discount at Student Rec’s Smoothie King
Special deals are being offered at the Smoothie King In the Student Recreation Center. Purchase a $25 gift card and get a 20 oz. smoothie, free. Renew as often as you wish! In addition, from April 30 to Aug. 31, present your Commodore Card or Medical Center badge and… Read MoreJun 8, 2012
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Vanderbilt University Board of Trust approves construction on recreation center and multipurpose facility
Vanderbilt University will move forward with a construction project that re-imagines sports and fitness at the university following the Board of Trust’s approval Friday, April 20, of the Vanderbilt recreation center and multipurpose facility. Read MoreApr 20, 2012
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New Vanderbilt recreation center and multipurpose facility proposed
Rendering of proposed new recreation center. (Moody-Nolan/Vanderbilt) New opportunities for getting fit, playing club sports or holding an indoor varsity sports practice will be available to the Vanderbilt community, pending Board of Trust approval of the proposed Vanderbilt recreation center and multipurpose facility. The board is expected to vote… Read MoreApr 16, 2012
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Zumbathon will raise money for children’s camp
All Zumba enthusiasts are invited to a two-hour Zumbathon to be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Vanderbilt’s Student Recreation Center. The event will raise money for Camp Kesem, a free, weeklong summer camp for children whose parents have cancer to be held… Read MoreApr 11, 2012
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Fresh Air
Vanderbilt’s Outdoor Recreation Program offers many ways to enjoy the great outdoors The Outdoor Recreation Program's Linda Rosenkranz (John Russell/Vanderbilt) Reach down and trail your fingers through the cool water of the Harpeth River. Feel the spray of Burgess Falls on your face, or the rush of your own… Read MoreMar 1, 2012
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Vanderbilt Rowing gets improved boat dock
Vanderbilt Rowing now has use of a new longer boat dock, thanks to the efforts of a local Boy Scout and the collaboration of the Nashville rowing community. Read MoreSep 7, 2011
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Get SCUBA certified at Student Rec
SCUBA certifications classes are offered at the Student Rec Center this summer. Read MoreMay 17, 2011