Facilities and Programs The Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance offers a broad spectrum of programs to interested students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

Physical Education (PDP) credit courses provide a structured experience in more than 80 activities, ranging from swimming and aerobics to rock climbing and downhill skiing. Noncredit instruction is also available through the Fitness, Lifestyle, Exercise, and Dance (FLEXD) Program.

Intramural sports, club sports, workshops, special events, and open recreation are offered to provide opportunities involving different levels of participation and commitment. Students are encouraged to pursue fitness activities in formats that meet their interests, abilities, and schedules.

Facilities for informal recreation are located at the Case Physical Education Center, 285 Babcock Street; the Sargent Gymnasium Building, 1 University Road; and the Commonwealth Armory Recreation Center, located at the end of Gaffney Street in West Campus. The Case Center includes a Cybex/Nautilus and free-weight room, a fitness room with cardiovascular exercise equipment, gymnasia, saunas, locker rooms, a swimming pool, a dance studio, and an ice-skating rink. Adjoining the center are tennis courts, a tartan track, and Nickerson Field (AstroTurf). The Sargent Gymnasium facility contains a gymnasium, a fitness center with weight training machines and cardiovascular conditioning equipment, and a dance studio/theatre. The Commonwealth Armory Recreation Center features two new beach/sand volleyball courts and two new indoor basketball courts. Sailing and canoe docks are located on the Charles River.

For more information about the Department of Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, stop by the administrative offices at 300 Babcock Street, or call 617/353-2748.

George Sherman Union The Boston University George Sherman Union (GSU), located at the center of campus, is headquarters for student activities and services. The Student Center, on the lower level of the GSU, has a lounge, student organization offices, an Office of Housing annex, and a vending area. On Friday and Saturday evenings, the lounge is often transformed into a club featuring coffeehouses, comedy nights, and social activities sponsored by student organizations.

In addition to the Student Center, the GSU offers a variety of services, including the Games Area, the Ziskind Lounge on the second floor, a U.S. Post Office, a bank, several dining areas, meeting rooms, a quiet study lounge on the third floor, an art gallery, and the GSU Information Center and Ticket Office. The GSU Information Center, located on the second floor, supplies information on Union activities and sells candy, gum, and sundries.

The GSU Student Activities Office, located on the fourth floor, coordinates the activities of approximately 300 student organizations, student governments, and the fraternity and sorority system. In addition, the office sponsors several all-University programs, such as Homecoming, Senior Week, and Summerfest. The Student Activities Office is also responsible for providing professional services and resources on all aspects of program planning and development to student organizations. It directs the Student Leadership Development Program, which offers training workshops, educational courses, and seminars addressing leadership issues.

For further information regarding these and other George Sherman Union activities, stop by 775 Commonwealth Avenue, or phone the GSU Information Center at 617/353-2921.

Boston University Music Organizations (BUMO) provides opportunities for students to participate in musical groups while attending any of the Schools and Colleges at Boston University. These groups offer a creative outlet for students of all levels and abilities. Groups include the Marching Band, the Pep Band, the All-University Orchestra, the Concert Band, the Jazz Ensemble, and the Symphonic Chorus. BUMO provides the groups with support, including music and many instruments. The Boston University Music Organizations office is located at 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 213, Boston, MA 02215; 617/353-3358.

Boston University recognizes that spiritual development is as vital to its community as academic, cultural, physical, and social development. The University actively sponsors a wide variety of programs and options to help facilitate that development. A few of these programs are outlined below. For a more comprehensive list of religious programs and denominations served on campus, please consult the Lifebook.