Today, February 14th, “Valentine’s Day” has been celebrated at the Student Recreation Center. On the occasion of this celebration, members of the Student Delegation have been installed on the ground floor of the building to carry out an activity for all students. This consists of writing a love note to receive a condom and to be able to participate in the drawing for a sweatshirt.
Likewise, outside the Student Recreation Center, members of the Occupational Health and Safety and Health Department of UPV, in collaboration with the Red Cross, have set up to inform about different contraceptive methods and sexually transmitted diseases. Since European Sexual Health Day is also celebrated on February 14th.
Today, Tuesday, February 13th, Radio Day was celebrated on one of the terraces of the Student Recreation Center. The Radio-Television UPV team set up their equipment to broadcast live from the building. Throughout the morning, various announcers who participate in the programs aired, along with several guests brought for the occasion, took part.
Broadcasting commenced at 10 in the morning, and during the sessions, food and drinks were distributed to the event participants and to those who came to learn more about the world of radio.
On Thursday, February 8th, the “UPV Welcome Day” was held in the social hall of the Student Recreation Center, an event aimed at welcoming exchange students who will be studying at UPV this second semester.
During the event, paella was served, and several student associations participated, taking the opportunity to introduce themselves.
The event was organized by the ESN (Erasmus Student Network) association and had a wide participation.
From the Student Recreation Center, we would like to announce the opening of the Call for Activity Projects, aiming to facilitate the organization and implementation of various activities in our facilities for the year 2024.
This call seeks active participation from the university community through the submission of proposals in the artistic, cultural, and recreational fields.
If you are interested, we invite you to review the details of the call in the following document:
During January 30 and 31, the academic sessions of the European Cerberus project will take place in the Ximo Mora room at the Student Recreation Center.
These sessions, featuring the participation of international researchers, will focus on finding innovative solutions in the field of livestock and agriculture by leveraging new technologies with the clear goal of enhancing sustainability while sustaining productivity. This approach aims to benefit all sectors of society.
On Friday, January 26, as part of the celebration of the International Day of Conservation and Restoration Professionals, a talk took place at the Casa del Alumno“Cervcerencia”. The participants included Nacho Baños (Nacho Guitars) and José P. García (Vice Chancellor for Planning, Academic Offer, and Digital Transformation). The discussion focused on Nacho Baños’s vintage guitars and their artisanal aging.
In his tireless commitment to capturing the essence of classical guitars, Nacho Baños dedicates his efforts to building contemporary instruments that embody the nostalgia and authenticity of bygone eras. To achieve this, his finishing and aging processes, involving professionals in the conservation and restoration of cultural heritage, are designed to impart a unique character to each Telecaster.
The event was organized by the UPV’s Art and Heritage Fund Area and was sponsored by Mahou.
On Tuesday, December 12th, events will take place to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Student Recreation Center.
The schedule for the activities is as follows:
12:00 Rector’s speech, building opening, candle blowing
13:00 firing of Firecrackers
14:00 Paella distribution
15:00 Musical Groups
18:00 Hot Chocolate and Traditional Cake distribution
To collect the paella ration and afternoon hot chocolate, it is necessary to pick up a ticket in advance at the Casa del Alumno Help Desk on December 7th and 11th, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m, and it must be done with the UPV student ID.
Students who wish to perform a musical act between 15:00 and 18:00 p.m. on December 12th should send an email to jmorama@upv.es, indicating the type of music and technical requirements for sound amplification. The email must be sent before Sunday, December 10th.
Commemorative 20th Anniversary Brochure, click here to view it.
The celebration unfolded as planned, commencing at 12:00 noon outside the Student Recreation Center. Representatives from the Student Delegations, the rectory team, and various university authorities gathered at the location. Among those present was Justo Nieto, the rector who, two decades ago, spearheaded the creation of the building. Following speeches from the current rector, Pepe Capilla, Justo Nieto, and the Student Delegate, Rayan Faiz, emphasizing the significance of the Student Recreation Center, a symbolic ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to commemorate the building’s inauguration.
Once inside, the candles on the specially prepared cake were blown out, and some messages were inscribed in the guestbook. Additionally, Justo Nieto, the rector, and the Student Delegates made a brief visit to the exhibition in the Ximo Mora hall, organized in honor of the anniversary.
At 1:00 PM, a firing of Firecrackers was celebrated in which Justo Nieto had the honor of lighting the fuse. Subsequently, the meal was served, where each student received a plate of paella and a slice of cake. Starting from 3:00 PM, musical performances began, in which several students showcased their talent before the audience. Finally, at 6:00 PM, chocolate and “coca de llanda” were distributed.
Yesterday, December 4th, at 12:30 p.m., a commemorative ceremony took place to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the opening of the Student Recreation Center to the public. Representatives from the Student Delegations and some members of the rectorate were present at the event.
As a symbol of unity and perseverance, a “Qercus” was planted on the south facade of the building, with the participation of all the students in attendance. Finally, the student delegate, Rayan Faiz, and the vice-rector for students and entrepreneurship, José Alberto Conejero, delivered remarks after unveiling a commemorative plaque installed in front of the tree.
From the Student Recreation Center, we join the commemorative events of the 45th Anniversary of the Spanish Constitution.
45 years ago, on December 6, 1978, the Constitution was born as a symbol of equality and freedom, laying the foundations for building the Spain we are today: a modern, diverse, and pluralistic country.
The Constitution belongs to everyone and is for everyone. It is essential that the entire citizenry, especially the younger generation, knows, appreciates, and feels the Constitution as a text that belongs to all generations.
In commemoration of World AIDS Day, today at the Student Recreation Center, a dedicated group of medical students will be providing information on various methods of HIV prevention and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The initiative aims to raise awareness and promote healthy practices among the university community.
