Rec Center to celebrate third year

creation Center is ready to celebrate its third anniversary with Marshall students and the community.

The Rec Center has planned special events and giveaways for Monday including door prizes,  instructional programs and track climbs.

Michele Muth, assistant director of marketing and promotions, said the Rec Center is focused on keeping the Herd healthy this year.

"Last year we celebrated our second birthday with a cake," Muth said.  "We're going to keep it more healthy this year by getting people in the building to try stuff out that maybe they haven't thought about trying before."

One way the Rec Center plans on drawing students in is through a special anniversary contest. Muth said the only thing students have to do to be entered to win is follow @MURecreation on Twitter or on Facebook at facebook.com/MUreccenter.

"We'll be giving certain clues that students can come in and give to the front desk in order to win," Muth said. "We'll also be giving away free body fat assessment all day. So if you come in and you don't win, you can still go upstairs and get a free body fat assessment."

Muth said the Rec Center has been planning this for more than two months and is looking for a good turnout.

"We're hoping people realize we are part of the community and we are here to stay," Muth said.

The Rec Center will be open from 6 a.m. to midnight on Monday.

Rec Center hours and instructional classes can be found on their website at marshallcampusrec.com.

Kayla Marcum can be contacted at marcum139@marshall.edu.