KU Recreation Services

Notices & Events

NEW Cycling
•Kick off the start to Cycling Classes 2/14 - ICycling!
•More information about the new Cycling classes!
•Try them out for FREE through Sunday, February 19th!
Self Defense
• Can you defend yourself? Get fit while learning the art of self defense: Krav Maga!
•FREE every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m.to KU Students.
•Or come for a 2-hour Saturday workshop either February 18th or April 14th from 10 a.m. - Noon.
Scale Down Challenge
•Take the Challenge to lose weight and be fit! Register to be the next KU Scale Down Challenge Winner by losing weight. Scale Down Challenge is a 10 week weight loss challenge!
•Make sure to sign up for the right Challenge- Student or Faculty/Staff.
Intramurals
•Basketball, Wallyball, Oh My! Get your team together for some fun and fitness this Spring! Check out the schedule!
KU Fit
•Check out the Schedule!

KU Recreation Services Staff Listing

Mary Chappell

Mary started in 1982 at the University of Kansas in the Office of Recreation Services. She has an undergraduate degree in Health & Physical Education from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma and received her Master's Degree in Recreation Administration from Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. Before coming to the University of Kansas, she was a member of the Athletic Department staff at the University of Missouri-St.Louis, where she coached, taught, and was the Campus Recreation Director. As a collector of quotes and famous sayings, she especially likes this one: You can learn more about a person in one hour of play than you can in a year of conversation - Plato.

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Rick Rosenstengle

Rick has been with the University of Kansas in the Offices of Recreation Services since 1993. After receiving his Masters of Science in Education from the University of Kansas, he started his career in Campus Recreation at Sam Houston State University in the Department of Recreational Sports. He received his undergraduate degree in History and Political Science from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, where he played and coached football. Rick enjoys spending time with his family and friends, being active in the Lawrence community, and officiating high school and collegiate football.

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Jill Urkoski

Jill joined Recreation Services in July of 2001. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training and her Masters of Education degree in Athletic Administration with an emphasis in health/fitness administration from the University of Nebraska- Lincoln . Jill worked for fitness and wellness services while at UNL. She also taught as an assistant for the Health and Human Performance Department at UNL plus a Healthy Lifestyles class for Southeast Community College- Lincoln also.

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Mike Dickey

Mike is joining the University of Kansas Recreation staff as the new outdoor pursuits Assistant Director. He received his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Recreation. During his undergraduate program he participated in an array of outdoor programs. He also attended a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) course in Alaskan Mountaineering. He worked as the Outdoor Adventure Graduate assistant at the University of West Florida where he received his Masters in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Leisure Services. In his spare time he enjoys reading, traveling, and outdoor activities.

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Amber Long

Amber Long, Coordinator of Fitness, joined KU Recreation Services in October 2006. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health Education and a Master's degree in Higher Education from Iowa State University in 2005. Amber is a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise (ACE). She is also an Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA) group fitness instructor. She has worked in the fitness industry for 6 years, educating and motivating a wide variety of clients, participants and students. In Amber's free time, she enjoys outdoor adventures and kitchen experiments!

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Bobby Arnold

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Tyler Spencer

Tyler joined Recreation Services in November 20121. He grew up in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He received his Bachelors Degree in Recreation Administration with Minors in Outdoor Leadership and Facility Management from Western Kentucky University. At WKU Tyler worked as a sport club supervisor for 4 years. Tyler then went on to work at Pennsylvanian State University Athletic Department where he worked with intercollegiate tournaments and Club Sports. Deciding to further his education Tyler moved on to the University of South Florida where he received his Masters of Education and worked as a graduate assistant for the sport club program. After completing his Masters degree he went back to WKU to teach for the Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport Department. Tyler has been a member of NIRSA since 2007. In Tyler's free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, outdoor activities especially canoeing and traveling.

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Rebecca Goering

 

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Mike Sinclair

Mike Sinclair, Skilled Trades Worker - General Maintenance, joined KU Recreation Services in 2003. He grew up on a farm in Atchison county, where he worked as a truck driver and warehouse worker for five years. Mike started working for the University of Kansas in 1983 and has worked for Facilities Operations and Health and the Sports & Exercise Sciences. In Mike's free time, he enjoys rodeos, Highland/Scottish games, hunting and fishing, and being with his family and friends.

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Judy Greenberg

Judy grew up in Topeka graduating from Washburn Rural High School. She worked in retail sales/accounting for ten years before joining Recreation Services in March, 2001. She enjoys genealogy and gardening in her spare time.

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Ronda Hume

  • Administrative Associate Sr. Accounting/Payroll
  • rhume@ku.edu

 

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Jose Regalado

  • Maintenance, Service Worker, and General Maintenance
  • josep@ku.edu
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Quincy Borton

  • Maintenance, Service Worker, and General Maintenance
  • borton@ku.edu
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Keith Bryant

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Glenn Three Stars

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Tracy Borton

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Todd Evans

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