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Join us for our glow-in-the-dark themed Rec After Dark - "Glow Hard or Go Home."  In partnership with UI's Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement department, this event will include a variety of "glow" activities as one of the many featured campus events during Black History Month. 

Date: Friday, February 28

Time: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Location: Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

This event is geared toward University of Iowa students.  No registration is required.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Recreational Services in advance at 319-335-9293. 

Schedule of Activities

All of our activities will start at 9:00 p.m. and go until 1:00 a.m.  Attendees will be entered in to win free prizes!

National Rec Day Fun! | CRWC 1st Floor: Did you know February 22nd is National Rec Day?!  Come learn about the history of our national association NIRSA!

Glow Climb | Climbing Wall: Love climbing or want to try it for the first time?  We have a unique opportunity for you!  Glow Climb incorporates glow features into the climbing wall to light up your experience. 

Pool Volleyball | Rec Pool: Combine your two favorite things - volleyball and swimming and you get pool volleyball!  Join us in the Rec Pool to see if your skills are the same in the water as they are on the court!

Silent Disco | Court 1: Yes, you heard us, we are having SILENT DISCO.  Dance the night away in silence with headphones.  We will have headphones available to rent for free.  Each headphone will have various stations that dancers can listen to.  

Glow Basketball | Court 2: Enjoy a pick-up game in the dark with a Glow in the Dark Basketball.

Laser Tag | MAC Gym: Have you ever wanted to play laser tag?  Here is your chance!  Two teams of 10 will compete to eliminate the other team while capturing the flag.  Hide behind barriers and crawl on the floor to avoid being tagged.  Are you up for the challenge?

Glow Fitness | AR2/AR3: Try one of our fitness classes, in the dark!  

Glow POUND - 9:30pm - AR2

Afrobeats After Dark - 10:30 - AR2

Free Food | 2nd Floor Hallway: On behalf of our community sponsors, come enjoy some free food!

Campus Partners

Thank you to the following groups who have helped sponsor this event:

Multicultural and International Student Support and Engagement 

University of Iowa Police

Student Engagement & Campus Programs