UIS Recreation + Wellness

UIS Recreation + Wellness Your Wellness Hub Across Campus 🌿

Connecting students with recreation, wellness resources, health education, programs, and events at UIS.

Campus Recreation + Student Health & Wellness

09/02/2026

Reminder: TRAC closes at 7pm today for our annual Rec Palooza event!

09/01/2026

Looking for your plans tomorrow? We’ve got them 😏

Join us throughout the day for Rec Palooza events and earn a FREE Rec Palooza t-shirt when you attend an event between 10am-7pm!

Then head to Rec Park from 7-10pm for our Street Party featuring:
🍦 Food trucks
⛳️ Games
🎉 Fun with friends

👉 Check our Story for the full schedule and start planning your day!

Say cheese! 📸The Photo Booth was a hit at Saturday’s Late Night Event. Check out some of the snapshots from the night an...
08/28/2026

Say cheese! 📸

The Photo Booth was a hit at Saturday’s Late Night Event. Check out some of the snapshots from the night and tag anyone you recognize!

Congratulations to our Director, James Koeppe, on being awarded the Student Affairs Award for Excellence! 👏🏼James was re...
08/26/2026

Congratulations to our Director, James Koeppe, on being awarded the Student Affairs Award for Excellence! 👏🏼

James was recognized for his leadership, dedication to student, and commitment to building connections across the UIS community. Through Rising Stars, a program that welcomes and orients new employees to campus, and team-building initiatives across campus, he has made a lasting impact on students, staff, and colleagues.

As one nomination shared, “He is a go-to leader on the UIS campus.”

Congratulations, James, on the well-deserved recognition! ⭐️

Behind every great program, event, and experience is a dedicated team 👏🏼During yesterday’s staff retreat, our team spent...
08/24/2026

Behind every great program, event, and experience is a dedicated team 👏🏼

During yesterday’s staff retreat, our team spent the day learning new activities, exploring ways to enhance customer service, reviewing department updates, and gearing up for upcoming events. We even had the chance to get out on the water and experience some of the recreation opportunities we offer firsthand ☀️

We’re grateful for such a passionate team and can’t wait to share what’s ahead!

Looking for something fun to do Saturday night? 🌙Join us for Late Night at TRAC on August 22 from 8-11 PM! Try activitie...
08/19/2026

Looking for something fun to do Saturday night? 🌙

Join us for Late Night at TRAC on August 22 from 8-11 PM!

Try activities like the golf simulator, Big Pink Volleyball, Human Hungry Hippos, pickleball, and more while enjoying pizza, ice cream, and a photo booth 📸🍕

Bring your friends and come experience everything TRAC has to offer.

📍TRAC ⏰ 8-11 PM

🕚TRAC Move-In Week HoursMonday, 8/17: 11 AM - 7 PMTuesday, 8/18: 11 AM - 7 PMWednesday, 8/19: 11 AM - 7 PM Thursday, 8/2...
08/12/2026

🕚TRAC Move-In Week Hours

Monday, 8/17: 11 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday, 8/18: 11 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday, 8/19: 11 AM - 7 PM
Thursday, 8/20: 11 AM - 7 PM
Friday, 8/21: 11 AM - 9 PM
Saturday, 8/22: 10 AM - 11 PM
Sunday, 8/23: 3 PM - 9 PM

Move-In Week is almost here! Whether you’re arriving on campus for the first time or returning for another year, we’re excited to welcome you to TRAC for the start of the fall semester.

We’ll see many of you at move-in check-in right here at TRAC 🤩

We hear you. Over the years, we’ve heard a few versions of: “Why would I pay to run 3 miles?”So this year, we made some ...
08/10/2026

We hear you.

Over the years, we’ve heard a few versions of:
“Why would I pay to run 3 miles?”

So this year, we made some changes.
✅ Added a 1 Mile Walk
✅ Added pancakes 🥞

But don’t worry, we’re still a race.
🎽 A chip-timed 5K course
🥇 Awards for top finishers

Whether you’re chasing a PR, walking with friends, or just really interested in breakfast, the Prairie Stars 5K & 1 Mile Walk is for you. Join us on October 10!

💰 Only $10 for UIS students
🏃🏽 Open to runners and walkers of all experience levels
🥞 Pancake breakfast included
🔗 Registration is open now (link in bio)

Presented by the Illinois Innocence Project .

For 25 years, the Illinois the Illinois Innocence Project has worked to investigate credible claims of innocence, free wrongfully imprisoned innocent people, and support efforts to prevent wrongful convictions.

We are grateful for their partnership and support of this year’s event!

A little time on the lake, a lot of planning for the year ahead ☀️ This week’s Campus Rec Pro Staff Retreat gave our tea...
08/07/2026

A little time on the lake, a lot of planning for the year ahead ☀️

This week’s Campus Rec Pro Staff Retreat gave our team the opportunity to connect, recharge, and prepare for another great year of serving our campus community 💙

Before we settle into summer break, we want to recognize two people who made a big impact this year🌟🏆 Employee of the Ye...
05/11/2026

Before we settle into summer break, we want to recognize two people who made a big impact this year🌟

🏆 Employee of the Year: Ariana Mirkovic (Facility Lead)
⭐️ Rookie of the Year: Madelynn Festerling (Intramurals)

Thank you for all of your hard work!

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Springfield, IL

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Monday 7am - 11pm
Tuesday 7am - 11pm
Wednesday 7am - 11pm
Thursday 7am - 11pm
Friday 7am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Sunday 1pm - 9pm

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