About Us
Awards and Recreation Advisory Committee
Zesiger Member of the Month
Jason Fowler
Congrats to Jason for being May's Member of the Month!
Where are you from originally?
I am originally from Kingston, MA
What do you do for a living?
I work for the medical device company Medtronic as a therapy consultant.
How long have you been working out swimming?
I have been competing since age six and been competing as wheelchair athlete and triathlete for 22 years.
Do you do anything else besides swimming, for fun?
I race Ironman and half Ironman's for fun!
What are your aquatic/swimming goals for the next 6 months? Year?
I swim at Zesiger four days a week and my swimming goal this year is to do 1.2 miles in 36 minutes.
What, or who is your inspiration(s)?
My parents taught me to dream big and people that live with passion inspire me!
What do you like best about the Alumni or the Zesiger Center?
The best thing about the Zesiger center for me is the staff is cool, the facility hours are so accommodating, and of course state of art facilities are amazing!
Alumni / Wang Member of the Month
TBA
Lifetime Fitness Award
The DAPER Lifetime Fitness Award is an award which recognizes MIT members for their contributions, hard work and dedication to athletics, physical education and recreation. The criteria for this award include 20 years of involvement in personal fitness as a DAPER member and regular user and other various contributions to DAPER such as committees, teaching, assisting with teams, etc. MIT community makes nominations. To nominate an individual, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The award is given out at the Alumni and Zesiger Anniversary celebration.
Recipients:
2013- Christine Pizer
Annual Awards
Aquatic Member of the Year
In recognition of dedication to the Aquatics program and contribution to the MIT Recreation. Presented annually, voted on by employees awarded at the Zesiger/Alumni Anniversary celebration.
2012 Recipient-Jonathan Lyles
Fitness Member of the Year
In recognition of contribution to MIT Recreation and dedication to health and wellness. Presented annually, voted on by employees and awarded at the Zesiger/Alumni Anniversary celebration.
2012 Recipient- Trish Fleming
Eager Beaver of the Term
Points awarded for positive performance throughout the term. Employees vote for their preference which is added to their accumulated points for the term. The person to hold the most points is awarded.
Fitness
Robin Hill
Robin Hill has worked for MIT Recreation for over 10 years. She has provided excellent customer service and fitness assistance throughout and is also one of the birthday party instructors. Thank you, Robin for your hard work and dedication to MIT Recreation!
Member Services
Nick Perron
The Eager Beaver of the Spring 2013 term for Member Services is Nick Perron. Nick first began working at the Zesiger Center in August of 2012 and since then has truly become a leader on any shift that he works. Whether he is popening the facility, giving tours of the facility or lending a hand with a project, Nick’s commitment, great attitude, and friendly service set an example for the rest of the staff while providing great service to our patrons. Please take a moment to help congratulate Mohammed on this achievement and we all wish him continued success in the upcoming future!
Aquatics
Jane Orr
Congratulations on being the Spring Term '13 Eager Beaver.
Jane is a lifelong swimmer who joined MIT to teach swim lessons in June of 2011. Jane has been an asset to the MIT aquatics team with her ability to teach a variety of swimming level skills, picking up extra classes and helping out her fellow staff by filling in as a substitute. Jane has done a fantastic job at showing her love for swimming through her lessons, encouraging kids and adults alike to learn swimming so they can better enjoy the water.
Recreation Advisory Committee
Members
| Tom Allen, Faculty James (JC) Cheng, Alumnus Rebecca (Becca) Hung, Alumnus Justin Kaderka, Grad Student |
Emily E. Brown, UG Student Steve Lyons, Friends of MIT Member Todd Billings, Staff Jonathan Lui, UG Student |
To contact the committee for information or questions email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Purpose/Charge
The purpose of the Recreation Advisory Committee (RAC) is to provide input and/or advice to DAPER Administration concerning facility operations, programs, and activities as they relate to Recreational Sports programs, informal recreation and DAPER membership services.
Facility Hours
Summer Hours: Jun 10 - Aug 16, 2013
Zesiger Center
Mon - Fri: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Alumni/Wang Center
Mon - Fri: 11:45 am - 9:00 pm
Sat - Sun: Closed
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