Recreation & Wellness is an energetic, dynamic
campus entity. This past year we paved a path in
campus recreation through outreach to members,
collaboration with campus partners, as well as
a number of programs: an international outdoor
adventure trip to Costa Rica, class-act accredited
summer camps, a Military Wellness Program for
student veterans, and deserved recognition for our
award-winning professional staff.
In the summer of 2016, we transitioned to Fusion, a
new customer relationship management system to
better accommodate membership accounts, point of
sale features, and online program registration.
This new change brought about a multi-faceted
initiative to reshape our current staffing model and
implement new policies and procedures; to better
serve our students and members.
In spring 2017, we celebrated the opening of the Courage Miller Partners Challenge Course facility. The
development of this 13-element low ropes course would not have been possible without an outstanding
partnership and donation from the Courage Miller Partners LLC. Facilitated by the Outdoor Adventure
Program, the course features a diverse selection of team-building elements, rubberized surfaces, enhanced
lighting, and beautiful landscaping designed to accommodate all ODU affiliated groups and organizations
as well as the community.
As we reflect on 2016-2017, I invite you to read about our many accomplishments. We look forward to
creating more in the year ahead!
live well, learn well,
Bridget Nemeth, Director of Recreation & Wellness
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