The UAS Recreation Center provides the finest programs, services, facilities and equipment to enrich the UAS learning experience. The REC fosters a lifetime appreciation and involvement in recreation and wellness activities for our students, faculty, staff and the UAS community. The REC contributes to the physical, social, intellectual and cultural development of those we serve.
Visit our employment page for information on job descriptions and openings at the REC.
Student Recreation Center
Front Desk: 796-6544
EmailFall Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-8pm
REC will be closed one weekend a month for National Guard drills and have limited hours during breaks. View hours page for closures and adjusted hours.
 Associate Director of Campus Recreation Phone: 796-6545 Email: dvklein@alaska.edu Student Recreation Center Juneau Campus Education:Bachelor of Arts, Journalism with emphasis in Public Relations United States Air Force, 4.5 years Biography:Following high school graduation in San Diego, CA I escaped the city life for the remotes of Alaska by joining the US Air Force. Stationed at Eielson AFB in Fairbanks, Alaska I crewed KC-135 aerial refueling and reconnaissance aircraft. Following my honorable discharge, I worked the summer on the "slime line" working in the canneries of Bristol Bay, Alaska to get the feel for Alaska life outside the military. Although the life of cannery work was never in my cards, I did enjoy the comradery of working in a fish camp, enough to return for several summers while pursuing my degree from Humboldt State University in northern California.
My wife Lori also works at UAS. We have a wonderful son Garrett, who loves the outdoors and exploring our wonderful surroundings. To coin the term, "Life is Good". Other:Accomplishments while at UAS include:Associate Director of Campus Recreation, University of Alaska Southeast: 2014 - Present Regional Web Coordinator, University of Alaska Southeast: 2/2003 - 2014
Manager, Student Activities Center, UAS: 8/1999 - 2/2003
Administrative Assistant, Student Activities/Student Government, UAS: 8/1996 - 9/1999
Living Group Advisor & Community Advisor , Humboldt State University/UAS: 8/1994 - 8/1996 As an undergraduate, I served as a Living Group Advisor (2 years) at Humboldt State University and as a Community Advisor at UAS while on National Student Exchange. As anyone who has this experience will tell you, it was both challenging and rewarding and worthy of mention as it helped shaped me into the professional I am today. |
While attending Humboldt, I went on National Student Exchange to the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau during my Junior year. Upon graduation from Humboldt, I returned to Juneau and have been working with UAS since. My role at UAS have varied from employment with student housing to manager of the recreation center to regional web coordinator. What attracted me to Southeast Alaska was the feeling I had as an exchange student. That was the feeling of euphoria one felt as a child upon waking up the morning of a trip to Disneyland. For the outdoor enthusiast, Juneau has just about everything for those who enjoy kayaking, hiking, hunting, camping, fishing, skiing...you name it. Rosie Rudy Climbing Wall Coordinator/Outdoor Gear Specialist Biography:Hello! My name is Rosie and I'm the new climbing wall coordinator. I was born in Florida and grew up in Bangladesh, Oregon, Colorado, and Bulgaria, and have lived in Burkina Faso, Moab Utah, and Leadville Colorado more recently, among spending significant amounts of time in Kenya and Thailand. My dad works for Peace Corps so I grew up traveling a lot, and my step mom is Kenyan so home for me is between Colorado and Kenya. After high school I lived in a van down by the river where I found my passion for climbing and outdoor recreating and fell in love with Colorado Mountain College in Leadville where I received an associates degree in Outdoor Education. The past couple of years I have been working as a ski and snowboard instructor, downhill mountain biking instructor, and backcountry ski yurt waitress. I am currently in the Marine Bio program at UAS. In my free time, when I'm not skiing or climbing, I like to cook yummy food and hang out with my super awesome dog. I am excited to be working here this semester and looking forward to climbing! |
 Erin McCarthy Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi there! My name is Erin and I’m currently on a year long exchange from Wisconsin to complete the ODS certificate program. I have hopes to go into the Peace Corps after college but for now I am so excited to be here in Juneau :) I love exploring new places and meeting new people. Some of my favorite activities include yoga, running, climbing, skydiving, and almost any outdoor activity. Fun fact: I am weak for anything chocolate especially dark chocolate. Hope to see you around! |
 Nathan Block Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi, I was born in MN, growing up in the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area. I spent a great portion of my child hood summers in Grand Marias hugging the Canadian border. For two years after high school I followed various bands around the country and spent most of my time skydiving, hiking, traveling, and attending concerts and festivals. After a while I became tired of that life style and decided to enlist in the Army. After completing Airborne school, I was attached to a Long Range Surveillance Detachment with whom I have completed over 200 Combat Missions, earning an Army Achievement Medal. My final years with the Army I operated as an Alpha/Bravo Detachment (ODA/ODB). Currently, I am enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration and hope to focus my course work on Security and Disaster Management. It is my carrier goal to work for Elon Musk implementing new technologies and procedures to help rebuild areas affected by natural and man made disasters. Enjoy your workout, Nathan |
 Rosemary Eufemio Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi! My name is Rosemary and I’m from Kodiak, Alaska. This is my second year at UAS and I am working towards getting a bachelor’s degree in biology. I’m not exactly sure what I want to specialize in, but I know I want to work with large mammals. In my spare time I enjoy reading novels, spending time outdoors, rock climbing, and going on spontaneous adventures. |
 Mikayla Clark Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi, my name is Mikayla. I was born in Voorhees, New Jersey and grew up in Ninilchik, Alaska. I'm currently in my second year at UAS and I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science. After I earn my degree, I hope to work in conservation ecology. I love riding horses, reading, hiking, and rock climbing. |
 Muriel Walatka Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi there! My name is Muriel and I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. I am a senior pursuing a bachelors degree in geography and environmental resources. After I graduate I hope to move to Juneau and work for the department of natural resources. My interests are maps, glaciers, and maps of glaciers. I love art, Alaska, wildflowers, and being outdoors. |
 Rayne Billings Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hello! My name is Rayne. I'm new to UAS, but i'm a 3rd year college student. I'm studying environmental science. I came here from Washington state, where I lived on a little island off the coast known as San Juan Island. Out there I worked with killer whales and humpback whales. In my free time, I do a lot of hiking and reading. I try to spend as much time outside as possible. If you do see me indoors, it would probably be at the library! After I graduate from UAS, i'd like to go to graduate school and work with whales again. |
 Tina Cruz Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Howdy! My name is Tina and I’m from Kodiak, Alaska. This is my third year at UAS working on my bachelors in biology with an emphasis in fisheries. During the summer I work for the State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game at remote weirs on Kodiak Island counting salmon. After graduating from UAS, I’d like to continue working with fish. I enjoy camping, traveling, canoeing, and reading. |
 Kodi Smith Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hi, my name Kodi. I am from the small town of Belleville, Kansas; I’m here as a National Student Exchange Student. My major is Natural Resources and my minor is Geography. I love to travel, read, and learn new things. If you see me around campus, don’t be afraid to say hello! |
 Moira Johnson Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Hello ^_^ my name is Moira. I’m majoring in environmental science and in the long run I’m aiming for a degree in botany. I’m a bit of a nomad in the way that I don’t come from one place. As a child, I didn't know whether it was our financial stance or my parents’ sense of adventure, but it was always house sitting; hotels; camping; long family visits and long roadtrips- which seemed to have no particular destination. For me, it’s always been “Home is where the heart is.”, and it’s a lifestyle I’ve grown to love and will continue to live. |
 Savannah Beckstrom Campus Recreation Assistant Biography:Greetings! My name is Savannah. I was raised in a small town called Yakutat, Alaska. I was originally going to school at the University of Alaska Fairbanks since 2012 but just recently moved to Juneau and started attending UAS. I’m currently working on obtaining my certificate in accounting, I would eventually like to work my way up to a bachelors in business. After I graduate, I hope to eventually own a business, I haven’t decided on what but I still have a long way to go till I’m there. When I’m not working or doing homework, I like to cuddle with my two pups, four wheeler riding, or just taking a walk through alaska’s beautiful trails. |
 Eric W. Scott Dean of Students & Campus Life |