1. PresentedBy:
TheStudentStaffDevelopment&AdvisoryCommittee
SSDAC Newsletter
Temple University’s Campus Recreation said “goodbye” to two wonderful staff members this
past month—John Doman and Chris Hopkins. Doman, former Senior Associate Director, and Hopkins,
former Associate Director-Fitness and Administration relocated to the University of Pennsylvania
where they will be taking on new positions within their Athletics and Campus Recreation departments.
I was able to talk to both Doman and Hopkins as they reflected on their time at Temple University.
Q: Why Temple? How did you end up starting here?
JD: I ended up back at Temple after a few years away post undergrad. My first year here was 2003 and
I had just finished all my degree requirements in December of 2001. My student worker job as an
undergrad was with the Office of Special Events here at Temple, and I was able to meet a lot of great
people and administrators. These folks ended up being a big help in keeping me in the loop on open
positions at Temple.
CH: I started my career at Temple University as a Graduate Assistant at the Health Sciences Campus for
Student Activities. After one year in that role I accepted the full-time position of Recreation and
Program Coordinator within the same department.
Q: How many years have you worked for Campus Rec & what other positions have you held?
JD: I started my career with Campus Recreation in December 2000 as the Graduate Assistant of
Student Activities. Since then, I became the Recreation & Program Coordinator within Student
Activities in 2001, and in 2003 became the Assistant Director of Facilities of Campus Recreation. I held
this position until 2007 when I was promoted to Senior Associate Director of Campus Recreation.
CH: I have worked at Campus Rec since October of 2005 - hired as the Operations Manager of the
Student Pavilion. I was in that position until July of 2008, when I was promoted to Assistant Director of
the Recreation Center, where I oversaw the IBC Student Recreation Center and eventually oversaw
TUF and TASB. I was most recently promoted to Associate Director of Fitness and Administration in
November of 2014. Before joining Campus Recreation, my first job here at Temple started in
December of 2003, at its Health Science Campus, as the Recreation/Program Coordinator within the
Office of Student Activities.
Q: Is there something you’ll always remember about Temple University’s Campus Recreation?
JD: One thing I will ALWAYS remember about Temple Campus Rec was the family atmosphere. It was
wide spread throughout our student staff pockets across the department, certainly amongst our
professional staff, and definitely across campus within the Division of Student Affairs and beyond to
many other university constituents and stakeholders. I came to Temple to get a degree and it ended
up being a 2nd home, as I entered the professional work force here.
CH: There have been too many great memories to pick just one but I will always remember the great
people I have worked with here at Campus Recreation, as well as all the student staff that has worked
for us over the years. It is rewarding to see them go on to successful full-time positions when they
leave Temple University.
From all of the Campus Recreation family, “Thank you John and Chris for all you have done for Temple
throughout the years! Good luck at Penn!”
By Kristi Polizzano, IBC/TUF Rep
It’s Not Goodbye - It’s See You Later
Edited by Rosie Kays March 2015

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“Being in an active
environment, helps
me become more
active” ~
Meghan Sears
Early Success for Wrestling Club
CREC Broadens Horizons
instruction of a coach, the
club began their training
quickly after forming. Initially,
the club’s practices involved
intense drills and techniques
necessary to get the players
competition ready.
After a month of
practice and training, the club
found immediate success.
They won their first
competition against Valley
Forge Military Academy.
Driven by this victory, the
club has been training every
day, whether it be individually
in the gym or together at
practice, to continue their
development. Taken now,
they can be seen as a group
Campus Recreation’s
Wrestling Sport Club has
made big news early in their
season. With the help of a
generous donation from an
alumni, who wrestled on
Temple University’s wrestling
team before it was cut, the
club was
able to
reform in
the final
weeks of
last year
and join the National
Collegiate Wrestling Associa-
tion (NCWA). This new aspect
of Campus Recreation caught
the attention of numerous
students to the sport. Under
the supervision and
of die-hards who are
very passionate about
the sport. Recently, the
club held their first
home competition
against a strong
opponent, Rowan
University. After a day of
good competition,
Temple again came out
with a win. Furthermore,
great performances by
Juniors, Alex Barday and
Marcus Newsom landed
both athletes ranked in
the top 10 in the nation.
The wrestling club is
currently undefeated
and ranked 19th in the
NCWA.
S S D A C N E W S L E T T E R
Temple University’s Campus Recreation has its variety of benefits. The aquatics staff
has welcomed five new lifeguards within the last semester. I had the opportunity to speak with
two of those new hires - freshmen Meghan Sears and Kaitlyn Campuzano. When asked how
being a student staff worker at Campus Recreation has positively influenced their life, Meghan
responded that working at Campus Rec has “broadened her friendships and also her entire
network.” Kaitlyn also loves the opportunity to meet new students and administrative staff every
day.
Aquatics is a specific section of the Campus Recreation community, so when the new
guards were asked why they are happy to be in aquatics, Kaitlyn responded “besides getting
along so well with the student staff, the pool is a familiar surrounding for me.” She has been on
a swim team since she was four years old so this environment is a place where she feels comfortable and
confident. As a lifeguard, your duty is to keep an eye on all of the patrons as they work out for their safety.
Meghan explain how watching others work out inspires her to work out herself. She explains that “being in
an active environment helps me become more active.” Meghan and Kaitlyn both believe that working for
Campus Recreation in Aquatics has been a beneficial experience.
By Maeve Sears, Aquatics Rep
By Kevin Letizio, Sport Clubs Rep

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Healthy Dessert Alternative
Spring has Sprung!
It's almost time to start getting those beach bodies back. We all know that diets and clean eating can be miserable
at times, especially when you have a sweet tooth. STOP, put down the ice cream and cookies! There are healthy delicious
dessert instead. Try healthy alternatives such as the following tasty and simple recipe.
Vegan Brownie Batter Dip
Makes 2 cups
Ingredients:
1 (15oz.) can of organic white beans
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup cooked quinoa
¼ cup maple syrup (or other liquid stevia, or 2 tablespoons sugar)
Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a food processor until completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl and
serve.
Enjoy with toast, smeared on bananas, or use as a fruit dip.
This recipe can help satisfy that sweet tooth without overindulging in sweets. This brownie batter served with healthy snack
as pretzels or fruits can be a tasty treat once in a while.
Recipe from http://balancedplatter.com/vegan-brownie-batter-dip-or-spread/
By Azriel Rivera, IBC/TUF Rep
Spring is almost here and with it comes change! I’m not talking about the First Day of Spring Free Rita’s
Water Ice kind of change either (Which is March 20th
if you were wondering). When the weather breaks, the
Pearson and McGonigle 3rd
Floor Recreation Courts see changes too. This includes the amount of people we see
come to our facility and in what recreational activities students and staff participate. Warmer weather brings
about the desire for more outdoor activities. Athough the courts and 2nd
Floor Fitness Mezzanine let in so much
light on sunny days, there is nothing that compares to fresh air and sunlight. Students will come to the courts to
rent equipment like tennis rackets and footballs to take to the outside tennis courts and to Geasey Field.
However, there are still plenty of students who come to the courts to play basketball, badminton and volleyball
on Net Night. March 20th
marks the beginning of Spring and the Pearson and McGonigle Halls 3rd
Floor Recreation
Courts and 2nd
Floor Fitness Mezzanine staff are more than excited for the blooming flowers and the April
showers.
Here are a Few tips to stay Spring Ready!
Tip #1: Keep an umbrella in your book bag for those “April showers”
Tip #2: Have an extra hoodie or jacket on-hand just in case the weather cools down throughout the day
Tip #3: In case of allergies, have a pack of tissues available & your over the counter or prescribed allergy medicine
By Brea Young, Pearson & McGonigle Hall 3rd Floor Courts and Fitness Mezzanine, Rep

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S S D A C N E W S L E T T E R
In December, Erica Rudy, fall 2014 Assessment and Training SSDAC representative, wrote an article
about her upcoming semester studying abroad in Spain. I recently caught up with Erica to see how living in
Oviedo compares to her thoughts in December about her expectations of the trip, as well as how it compares
to living in Philadelphia. Erica, a sophomore Tourism and Hospitality Management major, has a minor in
Spanish, which greatly influenced her decision to attend Temple Spain this semester.
Before leaving for Oviedo, it occurred to Erica that she may not have access to the same type of
fitness facilities that she does here at Temple Main in Philadelphia. As she stated in her December article,
Erica typically goes to the gym for a workout every day to de-stress. In Oviedo, however, the
school’s gym facility is quite a distance from Erica’s homestay. In fact, according to Erica, the
gym is so far away that “walking there could probably be considered a cardio workout in and
of itself.” In Oviedo, gym facilities are popular but often exclusive. In Oviedo, walking is very
popular, both as a form of exercise and a form of transportation. It is typical for people in
Oviedo to walk to places up to an hour’s walk away. For longer distances, buses are a quick
and affordable option. As for Erica’s exercise regimen abroad, since the school gym is so far
away, she opts for runs or long uphill walks for cardio and carries books in her school bag for
weight training.
When asked about how the atmosphere of Temple Spain compares to Temple Main
in Philadelphia, Erica said that everyone is much more relaxed over there. It’s possible
maybe this “could just be the program since they know we want to learn outside the
classroom in other parts of Spain as much as we do inside the classroom.” Erica’s final
comments were on how proud she’s been for getting out of her comfort zone and leaving
her parents for the first time.
“I still miss them of course and all my friends at all times, but I know there’s nothing
I can do about them being here with me or me being back home. Instead, I go out and have a good time so I
can tell them about it… I’m here, I’m living, and I’m having the time of my life. I highly encourage everyone to
try this experience for themselves no matter their major, because they will learn so much more about life
and themselves and be able to take that wisdom into their future wherever it takes them.”
Temple’s Climbing Sport Club continues to dominate at bouldering competitions! On
February 21st
they traveled to Drexel University to participated in their competition called The
Crux! In the beginner’s division, Morgan Hart place 3rd
for men and Miranda Kelly took 1st
for
women. In the intermediate division, Ryan Sager took on 1st
place, which is a personal best.
Then, in the women’s advance division, Ashley Xu took 3rd
place, and once again, Grace Icenogle
placed 1st and remained undefeated. The club will conclude their season at The Philadelphia
Climbing Club Series at Elite’s Climbing Gym on Sunday, April 11th
. The club also takes on new
heights, as it ready’s their new climbers for some outdoor climbing trips coming soon!
Student Staff Reflect on Trip Abroad
Climbing Club Continues to Dominate
Erica Rudy
and Eilish
Haley in
front of
Alcazar in
Segovia,
Spain
By Dominique Norris, Assessment and Training Rep
By Teresa Dabback, Climbing Wall Rep

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Swim for MSCity 6 Extramural Classic
It’s almost that time of year again,
intramural teams are putting a close to their season
and a champion is named. But, as many people may
not know, that is not the end for these skilled
athletes. For almost every sport there is another test
which will determine if they truly are the best. Will
the team be able to beat the intramural champions in
each of the other five universities in Philadelphia?
For Campus Recreation, City 6 is a big event
that occurs a few times a year. For those of you who
have never heard of City 6, it is an Extramural
Championship played between Villanova, Saint
Joseph’s, UPenn, Drexel, La Salle, and of course
Temple University. In addition, the Philadelphia City 6
Extramural Classic is the nation's only association of
college recreation departments offering
undergraduate intramural teams from participating
schools an opportunity to compete for a city
championship each year. City 6 is played annually for
flag football, basketball, volleyball, and softball.
Also, each sport is played for championships in a
men’s division, a women’s division, and a co-rec
division. Tournaments are held at venues throughout
the area, including some of the best collegiate
facilities in the city. Since 1986, City 6 tournaments
have accumulated up to 1,700 participants, 1,500
games played, over 300 championships, 29 years of
action, and 1 goal, to acquire a CHAMPION!
Every season, all the teams work towards
winning a Temple Intramurals’ championship as well
as a City 6 championship. Therefore, this is your
opportunity. If you are a student at Temple
University, who loves sports and are looking to get
involved, join an intramural team and shoot to win a
City 6 Intramural Championship. Just winning the
championship at Temple University does not signify
the end.
By Tarah King, Main Office RepBy Shelby Flaherty, Intramural Rep
On March 18th Campus Recreation will be
holding Swim for MS in Pearson and McGonigle Halls Pool
30 to raise awareness about the disease, multiple
sclerosis. This disease attacks the central nervous system
and interrupts the flow of vital information to the brain.
Multiple sclerosis is often times fatal and unfortunately
has no cure (http://www.nationalmssociety.org). During
the event, volunteers will be able to create their own
swim challenge and recruit other individuals to donate to
the cause. Proceeds from the event will go to the
Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA). To
begin the process, participants first create their own
swim goal (i.e. swimming a specific number of laps). They
then set a specific fundraising goal for themselves. From
there, they are able to register by following these steps:
 Go to support.mymsaa.org/goto/templecrec
 Sign up to swim for $25 or for $15 using the code
TU2015 by clicking “Join Team”
 Receive donations for your swim and join in the fun
on March 18th
For those interested in donating, but unable to stop by
and swim, they can donate by following the same steps
as above, but by clicking “Donate Now” on the Temple
University Swim for MS page.
Ann Rejrat, who works as a lifeguard supervisor,
as well as in the Assessment and Training office at
Campus Recreation, has taken great pride in organizing
this event, as she is personally affected by this disease.
During her senior year of high school, her sister was
diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and it was one of the
most difficult things that Ann she’s ever had to go
through.” Her sister was only 25 when she was
diagnosed. Soon after her diagnosis, her sister was not
able to walk or talk and also had to be placed on a
feeding tube. Ann hopes that this event helps to raise
awareness about the disease, as well as the devastating
effects that this disease carries with it. She believes
strongly in her cause and encourages as many people as
possible to get involved in supporting something bigger
than themselves.