The new Student Rec Center, opened at noon on Sunday, Jan. 3, and students gathered in large crowds on Monday morning to use the facility.
Long-term locker rentals went on sale yesterday at 7 a.m.
“It’s been fun crazy [here], but people have been lined up at the desks all day,” said Nicole Todd, student marketing coordinator for Campus Recreation, of Monday’s opening. “The line for the lockers was first come, first served, so people started coming here at 6 a.m.”
To enter the new building, students need a PSU OneCard with their photo on it. Non-students can take tours of the rec center to see the amenities. Campus Rec will be conducting up to eight tours a day during this first week.
“Funded by your student fees, the Student Rec Center heralds a new commitment to student engagement and retention by encouraging healthy lifestyles,” said Alex Accetta, Campus Rec director, in a letter to students on the Campus Rec Web site. “The building itself reflects our University’s commitment to leading positive change through sustainability initiatives and education by being on track to be LEED Gold certified [an internationally recognized green building certification system].”