Campus Recreation Updates

Dan Nuzzo earns MVP in Hoops for Humanity Tourny

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Gopher Balls win Hoops for Humanity

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SRC and Campus Recreation makes a difference tutoring at K.I.P.P.

Over the course of the past year students from the Student Recreational Committee and Campus Recreation decided to step up and make a difference in the community. More important, they wanted to make a lasting impact not just a one day volunteering event.

After hours of deliberating they decided to implement a tutoring program. Through various contacts they were able to build a relationship with K.I.P.P. West Philadelphia. On a weekly basis 6 students traveled to 60th and Baltimore to tutor inner city 5th graders. This program was such a huge success that they have decided to make this program an annual community service project.

Below are a few testimonials from students who participated in this very special program.

"The children at KIPP are from low income families and they have not had an easy childhood, so I think this experience is beneficial to both the children and me. What I like most from this experience is how eager the children are to learn and how happy they are to be at this school. When I was their age, this was defiantly not the case. This has showed me to appreciate everything you have because there are people that are not as fortunate. This experience is also teaching me responsibility for another person. Some of the children do not have a steady mentor in their lives and being able to dedicate a few hours a week constantly goes a long way." Mayur Daftari - 4th Year

"I decided to tutor at KIPP because I have been looking for a volunteering opportunity that I feel strongly enough about that will keep me motivated enough to go every week. I enjoy working with children and think that every kid has the ability to rise to their fullest capability if they have the opportunity and motivation to do so with positive people in their lives to help them get there. KIPP is an excellent program that is really helping to mold these kid's future in a very positive way. These kids at KIPP are so motivated and are so enthusiastic to learn that going there every week is very enlightening and refreshing to see. I absolutely love going to KIPP every week and the experience is definitely worthwhile. It is very rewarding to tutor these kids and how they look forward to our visits weekly. I am learning from a lot from this experience." Riddhi Patel - 6th Yr

"Ever since starting the Student Recreational Committee at USP, raising money for charity has always been a goal of ours. When Marc mentioned that KIPP is a school that gives kids a chance to receive a good education, I figured they were the perfect fit to receive these donations. When given the opportunity to actually have some face to face time with these kids, I was ecstatic. It is important that as a child is growing up, that he or she is surrounded by positive things that can aid to the development of a hard working, honest adult. I have always wanted to be part of a Big Brother program, so this seemed right up the same alley. So far, the experience has exceeded expectations. I honestly feel that coming once a week has already made an impact on my student’s life. The importance of these tutoring visits doesn’t come from teaching the students how to multiply or spell certain words the right way. The importance comes from helping them develop their learning skills and to teach them the real meaning behind working hard. The KIPP program is a great opportunity for these students, whether they fully understand that or not" Jack Korbutov - 6th Yr

B.I.Y.F capture volleyball intramurals championship

 
The 2010 volleyball intramural championship series capped off a great season for volleyball intramurals.  Youthful Safe Sets played against the veteran savvy B.I.Y.F.  Safe Sets lead by Joy Mantilla and Joe Keglovits played very spirited and courageous but they could not match the stellar team play by B.I.Y.F., lead by Jordan Taormina and Andrea Cardine.  B.I.Y.F. took the series 3-1.  Series MVP went to Jordan Taormina whose power spikes inspired his team and eventually lead them to a stunning victory over Safe Sets.  Congratulations to all Volleyball Intramural Participants.  The Department of Campus Recreations thanks you for your continued participation and support of our intramural programming. 

B.I.Y.F. Roster

Steve Zelinsky

Megan Wolfe

Kristen Lelmner

Jordan Taormina

Rich Saunders

Ray Powers

Andrea Cardine

John Dinm

2009-2010 Student Staff Appreciation Awards

Staff Dedication and Service

The staff dedication and service award is given to individuals who have demonstrated strong leadership qualities over the past two or three years.  Furthermore they have dedicated their time and energy to make the ARC a positive experience for the USP community.  These students have been instrumental with special projects such as the Student Staff Training Video, the Sports Club Program, the Femi Memorial Scholarship Fund.  Unfortunately we are losing these students to graduation, clinical, and rotations.  Our loss is the world’s gain.    

It is with great honor and pleasure to present the Staff Dedication and Service award to the following students – Elroy Huynh, Jack Korbutov and Riddhi Patel. 

ARC Staff Excellence Award

The ARC Staff Excellence award is given to individuals who stepped up to the challenge of being a leader this past year.  They did not only step up but they excelled in the role.  In this position they displayed the passion and enthusiasm to make positive changes to the ARC.  Most important they took pride in developing into strong and productive leaders.  I am extremely proud of their accomplishments and I am excited to working them once again next year.

It is with great honor and pleasure to present the ARC Staff Excellence award to the following students – Kevin Abraham and Vaishali Desai  

2009 Soccer Intramural Champions - Ruby Tuesdays

2009 Soccer Intramural Champions

 

2009 Soccer Intramural Champions - Ruby Tuesdays

2009 Intramural Indoor Flag Football Champions Photo-The Raiders

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2009 Intramural Indoor Flag Football CO-MVP Photo-Matt Pulcini & Sean Whalen

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