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Special Events

Thank you for another great year of Special Events. We can't wait to share a preview of what's to come in Fall 2024!

Summer Hike Friday, June 28 from 2:30pm-4:30pm

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Calling all nature lovers! Join us for a hike on Friday, June 28. We will meet at Jacobs Fitness Center at 2:15pm. Registration coming soon - Please visit our Engage page to register.

Late Night at the Rec Wednesday, August 21 from 9pm-11pm

people playing volleyball outside at night

Late Night at the Rec is returning to Bender Arena for our annual Welcome Week event open to incoming first-year students as we kickstart the Fall 2024 semester. First-year AU students are invited to connect with each other and preview all things RecFit including meeting the Club Sports teams, participating in Group X, playing basketball and volleyball games, and more!

The date is subject to change. Please check back closer to the event date for more details. 

Women on Weights Three Weekly Sessions at the Start of the Semester

group of women posing in the fitness center weight room

Session 1: Introduction to Weightlifting 
Session 2: Squat, Bench, & Deadlift 
Session 3: Create a Weightlifting Program 

Women on Weights is FREE and open to all women-identifying and non-binary students, faculty, and staff who are interested. Registration is required.

Please check back closer to the start of the Fall 2024 semester for details and how to register. 

Have an idea for an event?

If you have an idea for an event or would like RecFit's help planning an event on campus, reach out to Alyssa at adoslea@american.edu.