REC: Programs

Welcoming opportunities to play, connect, recharge and try something new. Explore weekly drop-in experiences, games, challenges, creative activities, pop-ups and special events designed around the many ways students recreate.

Program Benefits

More ways to play, connect and belong.

We all know how important it is to hang out and connect with others, right? Well, it turns out that social interaction is super crucial for our health in every way. Research shows that having awesome friends and a strong sense of community can seriously boost our emotional and physical well-being. It's a big deal, especially as we grow into adults. There have been loads of studies that prove how having a good support system can really improve our overall physical and mental health.

So, let's keep building those bonds and staying connected! Whether it's tackling intense weightlifting, fearlessly diving from the highest platform, or dominating a game of ping-pong, you will discover your perfect fit in our REC: Programs.

Group of UB Students that participated in the 1,000 LB. Challenge posing for a group photo.

UB Student enjoying playing giant chess during Unplug & Play.

UB Student jumping from the diving platform during Take the Plunge.

Our Programs

HardCORE Challenge
7/22/26
The HardCORE Challenge brings together the best of both worlds – pushing your body and mind to new limits. Designed for UB students, this pop-up challenge invites participants to go for records in four classic feats: most push-ups, most pull-ups, longest planks, and longest dead hang.
Quiet Reflection
7/21/26
A peaceful space for thoughtful pause. The Reflection Room in 144 Broadview Arena offers a quiet space to pause, reset, and recharge through meditation, stretching, or quiet reflection.

The Living Room
7/24/26
A weekly drop-in program hosted in the REC Lounge. College life doesn't always move from one class to the next. The Living Room offers a place to pause, settle in, and spend time between the day's commitments.
Unplug & Play
7/22/26
A weekly drop-in program created for students, by students. Unplug & Play brings the fun and familiarity of game night to campus with classic favorites, life-sized games, creative activities, physical challenges, music, free popcorn and opportunities to connect.