Calories 2 Kilowatts on TexasTribune-Youtube

San Marcos, TX. June 23rd 2010. Texas State's Director of Campus Recreation explains how the gym's cardio machines help generate power.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IW5DA4PBYTA

University Shuts Down Water Well as Precautionary Measure

Texas State University-San Marcos has shut down a water well that provides potable water to campus after routine sampling tested positive for E. coli bacteria on the pre-treatment side of the system on May 28.

No contamination has been found on the post-treatment side of the system. The well has been disinfected according to American Water Works Association standards. University personnel have retested the well and are monitoring the situation.

Texas State is working closely with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to insure all regulatory requirements are adhered to and public health is protected at all times. Texas State will update media outlets as necessary until the situation is fully addressed.

Attached is the required regulatory Public Notice.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

 

1050003 Texas State University – San Marcos had a water well that test positive for E. coli.

Public Water System ID and Name

 

E. coli bacteria were found in the pre-treatment supply side of the water system on May 28, 2010.  These bacteria can make you sick, and are a particular concern for infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems.

 

WHAT SHOULD I DO?  WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

 

*• Fecal indicators are microbes whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term health effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.*

 

The symptoms above are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of * these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. People at increased risk should seek advice from their health care providers about drinking this water.

 

 

Corrective action: Well has been taken out of service and will be disinfected according to American Water Works Association Standard C 654-03

 

 

We will inform you when tests show no bacteria.  We anticipate resolving the problem within (estimated time frame)   96 hours (June 1, 2010)       .  For more information, please contact                 Carl Teague, Jr.      at   512-245-2108       or 601 University Dr        San Marcos Texas        .

           (Name of PWS contact)                                (Phone number)                        (Mailing Address of Contact)

 

 

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.

 

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools and businesses).  You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

 

This notice is being sent to you by (water system name) Texas State University_. Public Water System ID#: _  1050003_.

 

Date distributed: _May 28, 2010__.

 

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If there are any questions or concerns please contact Enos Jones at 245-1985 or ej01@txstate.edu or Carl Teague, Jr. at 245-2108.

 

Please print and post as deemed necessary.

 

This message was sent to all members of a conscribed mailing list established and maintained by Texas State University-San Marcos. Your inclusion in this list results from your relationship and status with the University and is not optional

 

Texas State University-San Marcos is a member of The Texas State University System.

 

 

 

 

HOURS ON WEBSITE ARE WRONG

Unfortunately our IT guy is on vacation, and some of the hours on our website are wrong and we can't correct them! :(  The correct hours for the SRC this weekend are:
Saturday May 1st 10am to 8pm
Sunday May 2nd 12pm to 6pm
Call 512-245-2940 if you have questions!

West Campus Fields are closed for repairs

The West Campus Fields are closed for repairs.  The practice field will reopen in August.  The running track remains open.

 

Campus Recreation Facilities closing early Sunday 5/2

Facilities will close at 5 or 6 pm on Sunday May 2^nd for the Campus Recreation Employee Appreciation Banquet.

Campus Recreation Hours Change

Effective 5/3/2010, the SRC, the Natatorium and the Aqua Sports Center will change to reduced hours for finals and the summer.  Check the Campus Recreation Website for updated hours.

 

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/informal/src/hours-and-events.html

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/asc/hours-and-events.html

http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/programs/Aquatics-and-Safety/SRC-Natatorium/hours-and-events.html

 

1 Year Anniversary of the SRC Expansion

Thursday, April 29 Campus Recreation will be celebrating the one year anniversary of the SRC expansion and renovation.  Stop by or following your workout pick up a piece of fruit in the main lobby as a way to recognize this great addition to the University!  With the high use of the facility, it is anticipated that sometime during September or October 2010 the one millionth participant will walk through the turnstiles.  It could be you . . .

 

Calories to Kilowatts Video posted

A video detailing the Calories to Kilowatts project has been posted.  Check it out! http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/c2k

Downstairs BBall courts closed until Monday

The Basketball Courts on the first floor of the SRC will remain closed for a gymnastics competition.  Come on by and watch the gymnastics or play basketball on the upstairs courts.

Lazy Cat Triathlon

The Lazy Cat Triathlon is right around the corner!

Sunday, March 28^th @ 8:00am, Student Recreation Center

Sign up at the SRC Front Desk for only $25! Open to everyone of all fitness levels.

250 meter swim, 7 mile stationary bike, 1 mile track run.

Visit campusrecreation.txstate.edu for more information or call 512.245.8683

 

Campus Rec Spring Break Hours

Check http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu for details.   The SRC opens at noon.  The RockWall is Closed.  The Natatorium opens at 1:00. The outdoor Center and the Golf Course are on regular hours.

Lazy Cat Triathlon

Sunday March 28, 2010, the Lazy Cat Triathlon will be held.  250 Meter Pool Swim, 7 mile stationary bike and 1 mile track run.  The cost is $25 and registration begins on March 15th.  Space is limited to 60 participants.

CatsCampusRec Android App

The TXST CatsCampusRec Android app is available for download in the Android Marketplace. It contains the latest news from each program area as well as photos taken at recent events.   In the future, we expect to add hours, group x schedule and event listings.

Extra busy weekend at the REC

TEXFIT 2010 ­– Saturday 2/27 - Campus Recreation is hosting the annual state wide conference for personal trainers, group exercise instructors, mind-body professionals, kinesiology instructors and fitness directors.

 

NGWSD play day – Saturday 2/27 – Texas State is hosting a National Girls and Women’s Sports Day “play day” for 5-12 year old females in the San Marcos Community.

 

Rugby State Tournament  - Saturday and Sunday 2/27, 2/28

 

Women’s Rugby vs. Texas Tech – Saturday 2/27

 

1 – Club Golf Tournament – Saturday 2/27

 

Campus Recreation Event Calendar - http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/hours/events.html

Cancelations for weather

• The Student Recreation Center will close at 10:00 pm Tuesday and reopen at 9:00 am Wednesday.
• All group exercise classes are cancelled as of 4:15pm today. The 6:30am morning class will also be cancelled tomorrow.
• All Sports Club Practices, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR are cancelled, Tuesday February 23
  
• Softball games for Tuesday, February 23, 2010 have been CANCELLED for tonight. Games will be rescheduled and captains will be notified.
  
• The Golf Course will shut down at 5:00 pm and will open in the morning at 9:00 am pending frost.
• The Outdoor Center is closed and will re-open Wednesday at 1:00pm.
• The Campus Recreation Main office will not open until 9:00 am Wednesday.
• Natatorium will be closed whenever the SRC is closed
• ASC closed at 5:00 pm
• RockWall climbing class tonight canceled and rescheduled
• CyberCafe will be closed whenever the SRC is closed
• Intramural Basketball games for today, Feb. 23rd have been CANCELLED! Games will be rescheduled. Captains will be notified.

Spring Break Hours

3/5/2010	Fri	Spring Break	SRC	6:00 am-6:00 pm
			NAT	6:00am to 8:30am, 11:30am to 1:30pm, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
			ASC	Closed
3/6/10-3/7/10	Sat-Sun		SRC	12:00 N-5:00 pm
			NAT	1:00pm-4:00pm
			ASC	Closed
3/8/10-3/12/10	Mon-Fri		SRC	12:00 N-6:00 pm
			NAT	1:00pm-5:00pm
			ASC	Closed
3/13/2010	Sat		SRC	12:00N-5:00pm
			NAT	1:00pm-4:00pm
			ASC	Closed
3/14/2010	Sun		SRC	Resume Regular Schedule
			NAT	Resume Regular Spring Schedule
				Resume Regular Spring Schedule

Student Rec Center wins a NIRSA 2010 Outstanding Sports Facility Award

NIRSA ANNOUNCES 2010 OUTSTANDING SPORTS FACILITIES
Nine new collegiate recreational centers set the standard for functionality, architecture

CORVALLIS, OR — The National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), the pioneer in organized recreation programs for colleges and universities, is proud to announce the nine recipients of its 2010 Outstanding Sports Facilities (OSF) awards.

NIRSA began presenting annual OSF awards for creative, innovative designs of new or expanded facilities in 1988. Each winner is considered a standard or model by which other collegiate recreational facilities should be measured and from which others can benefit. NIRSA selects and publishes information on these facilities as a resource for campus master planners, recreational sports directors, designers, architects, contractors, and recreational sports students.

The indoor facility award winners for 2010, listed alphabetically by institution, are:

•    California State, Chico Wildcat Recreation Center
•    Delaware State University Wellness and Recreation Center
•    Montana State University, Bozeman Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center
•    Texas A&M- Corpus Christi Dr. Jack and Susie Dugan Wellness Center
•    Texas State University Student Recreation Center
•    University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Activities and Recreation Center
•    University of Texas at Arlington Maverick Activities Center

The oudoor facility award winners for 2010, listed alphabetically by institution, are:

•    Florida State University Rec SportsPlex
•    University of Georgia Recreational Sports Club Sports Complex

"These facilities represent the very best and the very latest in collegiate recreational centers," said Jeff Huskey, Director of Campus Recreation at Stephen F. Austin State University and Chair of NIRSA's 2009-2010 Outstanding Sports Facilities Award Selection Committee, which oversees the award process. "These facilities not only provide a location for physical activity, but also create a sense of community on their campus. The students who utilize these fantastic facilities are more successful academically and are more satisfied with their overall college experience."

Recent research backs him up. A 2004 study commissioned by NIRSA and conducted by Kerr & Downs found that participation in recreational sports programs and activities is a key determinant of college satisfaction, success, recruitment, and retention.

To be eligible for an Outstanding Sports Facilities Award, the facility must belong to a NIRSA member institution, must be no more than two years old, total construction costs (excluding design and land fees) must be at least $2 million, and the facility must be more than 20,000 square feet.

The judges are recreational sports directors from member institutions and designers or architects who are associate members. They evaluate each facility on the following criteria: correlation to the campus master plan and mission; intended and actual impact on the recreational program; unique aesthetic or architectural features; the relationship between facility design and staffing; innovative construction materials or methods; sustainable features; and technological benefits for the customer, staff or budget.

Winners of this prestigious award will be recognized at the NIRSA Annual Conference and Recreational Exposition April 20-23, 2010 in Anaheim, California.

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA)
NIRSA is the leading resource for professional and student development, education, and research in collegiate recreational sports. Headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, NIRSA was established in 1950 at a meeting of 22 African-American men and women from 11 Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Dillard University. NIRSA now includes nearly 4,000 highly trained professional, student and associate members throughout the United States, Canada and other countries. Serving an estimated 5.5 million students who regularly participate in campus recreational sports programs, NIRSA members are actively engaged in many areas of campus life: student leadership, development, and personnel management; wellness and fitness programs; intramural sports; sport clubs; recreation facility operations; outdoor recreation; informal recreation; and aquatic programs.

Holiday Hours still in effect

Please refer to our winter break hours page for current facility hours until the 22nd of January. http://www.campusrecreation.txstate.edu/hours/xmas.html