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The exterior of the David A. Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, commonly known as "the rec." Use of the Ambler Center is included in the required student fee.
A breakdown of student services at the University
▶ MONA AHMED
@KansanNews
From tutoring to doctors visits, the University offers many services to students. Here are some that first-year students should know about.
AAAC
The Academic Achievement and Access Center's main goal is to help students reach their maximum potential, such as having equal access to activities, events, facilities and classes. The AAAC offers numerous programs and services for students to enhance their academic experience, including tutoring services, student strategy consultations, group workshops and supplemental instructions. The AAAC is located in Strong Hall Room 22. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Emily Taylor Center
Watkins Health Services
The Emily Taylor Center for Women & Gender Equity is designed to help create leadership and advocacy of gender equity. The center provides assistance and advocacy to students of all genders, and also also extends its services to students at the Edwards campus, parents, and the community. ETC services and appointments are private. The ETC is located in 4024 Wescoe Hall.
Watkins Health Services provides students medical care and outreach programs. It is accessible to all students at the University. Watkins features its own pharmacy, where students can transfer their prescriptions from their hometowns, and receive counseling from pharmacists about medication. It is also home to the University's Counseling and Psychological Services, where students can make appointments with psychiatrists and psychologists. Watkins also provides STD testing and gynecological services.
Watkins Health Services is located at 1200 Schwegler Drive, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Involvement and Leadership Center
The Student Involvement and Leadership Center (SILC) is where student groups and clubs are organized and run, including Greek life. For ways to get involved, visit their office, which is located in room 400 on the fourth floor of the Kansas Union.
Center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity
The center for Sexuality and Gender Diversity provides information and support for LGBTQ+ students and allies. The SGD provides sensitivity training, academic-related resources, events and programming, information and news about upcoming events and support services in Lawrence and on campus. The SGD is located in the Student Union, within the SILC.
The Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center, also known simply as the "the rec," is a physical fitness center where students can join intramural sports,
Recreation Center
classes, and personal training.
The rec is located at 1740 Watkins Center Drive, and is currently on its summer hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the weekends. The building will resume its normal hours starting Sunday, Aug. 21. Check online at recreationku.edu for updates on the schedule.
Office of Multicultural Affairs
The Office of Multicultural Affairs offers resources for underrepresented populations on campus, as well as educational programming for all students on campus. The office offers enrichment programs and services such as Hawk Link, Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP), and Initiative for Maximizing Student Development (IMSD). The OMA also brings in guest speakers in the areas of social justice, such as Opal Tometi, co-founder of the #BlackLivesMatter social movement, who visited campus last year. The OMA is located in the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center at 1299 Oread Avenue.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center provides students with information about sexual assault and consent.. Students can attend "Bringing in the Bystander" training sessions, which are available until September 29th. Students can also volunteer at SAPEC as a peer educator or campus/community partner educator. SAPEC is located in room 116 in Carruth-O'Leary hall.
The exte-ior of the Sabatini Multicultural Resource Center, which houses the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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