California State University Bakersfield Student-Centered Enter

PROVIDE SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD.

THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER IS A 75,130 SQUARE-FOOT, STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY PROVIDING OPTIMAL SERVICE IN A SAFE AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR THE CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD (CSUB) COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELL-BEING, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING THROUGH INNOVATIVE, STUDENT-FUNDED, STUDENT-DRIVEN PROGRAMS OF FITNESS, SPORTS, AND WELLNESS. FEATURES INCLUDE A FITNESS AREA EQUIPPED WITH 60 CARDIOVASCULAR MACHINES INCLUDING TREADMILLS, ELLIPTICAL CROSS TRAINERS, EXERCISE BIKES, CLIMBERS, AND ROWING ERGOMETERS, AS WELL AS FREE WEIGHT BENCHES, BARBELLS, DUMBBELLS, PLATE-LOADED WEIGHT EQUIPMENT, VARIABLE RESISTANCE WEIGHT MACHINES, CORE STRENGTH AREA, AND A STRETCHING AREA. THERE IS ALSO A THREE-COURT GYMNASIUM AND THREE-LANE SUSPENDED TRACK. IN THE GYMNASIUM, PARTICIPANTS HAVE THE OPTION OF PLAYING BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTON, INDOOR SOCCER, AND MORE. THE FACILITY'S CENTERPIECE IS A 34-FOOT HIGH FREESTANDING ROCK WALL CAPABLE OF ACCOMMODATING UP TO SEVEN ROPED CLIMBERS SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE STUDENT RECREATION CENTER'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE: GROUP X WORKOUTS INCLUDING YOGA, DANCE AND INDOOR CYCLING. INTRAMURAL SPORTS ARE STRUCTURED LEAGUES OFFERING CSUB STUDENTS, SRC MEMBERS, AND CSUB STAFF AND FACULTY FRIENDLY COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES. INFORMAL RECREATION RUN LAPS AROUND THE TRACK, START PICK-UP GAMES WITH YOUR FRIENDS, PLAY VIDEO GAMES, OR JUST PUMP SOME IRON. INFORMAL RECREATION INVITES SRC MEMBERS TO COME IN ANYTIME DURING THE DAY AND PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF UNSTRUCTURED RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. REC ADVENTURES OFFERS TRIPS AND ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE, FROM NOVICES TO THE TESTED OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST AND PERSONAL TRAINING IMPROVE YOUR FITNESS WITH A WORKOUT DESIGNED FOR YOUR NEEDS AND WITH MOTIVATION FROM OUR PERSONAL TRAINERS AND FITNESS ADVISORS.

THE FORMER CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD CHILDREN'S CENTER HAS REMAINED CLOSED SINCE MARCH 2020 (DUE TO COVID) AND WILL REOPEN IN FY22/23 UNDER A NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY FEES FROM A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH ARE USED TO PROVIDE CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS TO LOWER INCOME CSU BAKERSFIELD STUDENT-PARENTS.

THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, BAKERSFIELD HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE CREATES A CUTTING EDGE HOUSING PROGRAM THAT CREATES A HOLISTIC, STUDENT CENTERED HOUSING EXPERIENCE, IN WHICH STUDENTS WILL HAVE ACCESS TO FACULTY, ENGAGING AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, AND ARE ABLE TO ACCESS SUPPORT EASILY AND OFTEN. THE AGED FACILITIES ARE KEPT CLEAN AND PROVIDE A BACKDROP FOR STUDENTS TO BE CREATIVE AND PUT THEIR MARK ON THEIR ENVIRONMENT IN POSITIVE AND AFFIRMING WAYS. TECHNOLOGY IS USED EFFECTIVELY AND OFTEN TO ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENT LIFE.DUE TO COVID-19 AND CAMPUS REMAINING CLOSED THROUGHOUT THE FISCAL YEAR, HOUSING OPERATED AT A SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER CAPACITY.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY BAKERSFIELD'S STUDENT UNION PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR STUDENTS TO MEET, ORGANIZE, AND ATTEND A VARIETY OF EVENTS. AT THE HEART OF THE STUDENT UNION IS A CASUAL LOUNGE, WHICH GIVES STUDENTS A FUN, RELAXED SETTING TO UNWIND BETWEEN CLASSES OR AFTER A LONG DAY. COMPUTERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SURFING THE WEB, IN ADDITION TO PING PONG AND FOOSBALL TABLES, COUCHES AND MORE.