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Warm Hands Warm Hearts, Intramural Tournaments, Climb Nights, and more!

Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Food Drive February 22nd – 28th @ ASRC 2nd Floor February can be a tough part of the term; cold weather, busy schedules, and midterm stress all hit at once. Warm Hands, Warm Hearts is Campus Rec’s way of supporting students during winter with community events focused on comfort, care, and connection. For the final week of February, we'll be hosting a PSU Pantry Food Drive. Food drive donation bins will be located on the 2nd floor of the Academic and Student Recreation Center near the Member Services desk.  Light Therapy Lamps Did you know the Rec Center has light therapy lamps in the second floor lounge? During the short and dark Pacific Northwest Winter months, students can begin to feel the effects of SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Light therapy lamps can help by providing exposure to bright artificial lights during times of reduced sunshine. As little as 20 minutes of exposure can improve sleep, mood, energy levels, and focus. Visit the Rec Center and study, read, eat a snack, or visit with friends while receiving the benefits of our light therapy lamps! Dive-in Movie: Luca Friday, February 20th | 6:00 – 8:00 pm Join us for a fun and splashy community evening at the pool! We're transforming the water into a floating cinema for our Dive-In Movie night, featuring Disney/Pixar's Luca (Rated PG). This is an accessible and enjoyable event for all Campus Rec members and their families. Current members swim for free; guests are welcome for a $9 fee. As this event is scheduled during youth hours, all ages are invited to attend! Just bring your suit, a towel, and get ready to enjoy a movie from the water or the deck. Event Details Bowling Tournament Thursday, February 26nd | 7:00 – 9:00 pm Is bowling right up your alley? Join Campus Rec for our Winter Term Bowling Tournament! This is a stress-free, fun, and inclusive way to connect with friends, enjoy some free games, and take a much-needed break from the academic grind. Teams of five will compete in two games for bragging rights and the coveted Intramural Champ t-shirts. Best of all, it's free for all PSU students, faculty, and staff with a valid PSU ID, and we even provide bowling shoes. Space is limited to six teams, so sign up your squad early on IMLeagues.com/pdx! Register Here! Archery Tag Tournament Thursday, March 5th | 6:00 – 10:00 pm Ready for a unique and energetic tournament? Dive into the action with Archery Tag! It’s dodgeball, paintball, and archery combined—but with safe, foam-tipped arrows. No experience? No problem! We provide quick training before the tournament kicks off. Get a team together or sign up as a free agent and compete through pool play and a single-elimination bracket for the champion title. Free for Campus Rec members, and members can bring a guest for only $9. Register Here! Log Rolling Competition Friday, March 6th | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Come test your balance and practice your balancing skills on our fully synthetic Key Log roll. With its patent pending baffled system, the Key Log floats, spins, and reacts just like a traditional cedar wood log. Staff will be available to assist; no swim experience required. Free for Campus Rec members. Participate for a chance to win your pick of prizes! Register Now! Womens' Climb Night Wednesday, February 25th | 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Come climb and build community with other women, femme, and nonbinary folks at the Climbing Center! This inclusive event is designed to create a welcoming and supportive environment for climbers of all skill levels. Staff will be available to belay and provide harnesses, making it easy for newcomers to try climbing. Arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, ice-breakers, and an overview of the space, but feel free to drop in anytime during the event. This event is open to everybody! Event Details Faculty & Staff Pickleball Tournament Thursday, March 12th | 4:00 – 6:00 pm Celebrate the end of the term with some friendly competition at our 5th Annual Faculty/Staff Mixed Pickleball Doubles Tournament! This is a perfect opportunity to partner with a colleague and connect with others from across the PSU campus community. The tournament is free for all PSU faculty and staff, and we're offering both beginner and advanced divisions. All equipment is provided, and courts are open for practice starting at 3:00 PM. Not ready for the tournament? You can also practice during our drop-in pickleball times (Mondays and Thursdays, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM). Sign up your team by Tuesday, March 10th, at IMLeagues.com/pdx! Register Here! camp...@pdx.edu | pdx.edu/recreation

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