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The Student Recreation Center will close on Saturday, May 4th, and remain closed until Sunday, May 12th due to Annual Maintenance Week.
The Downtown Fitness Center will remain open and close for the summer starting Monday, May 13th. 
For more information, please visit our Facility Impacts page

Ben Orendorff

Manager for Operations and Events | Campus Recreation (He/Him/His)

Prior to working with Campus Recreation, he worked as the Assistant Director of Recreation for Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. Ben is a member of both NIRSA and the Cal U Parks and Recreation Board.

As the Operations and Events Manager, Ben primarily manages guest services, general facility operations and internal and external events. The most rewarding part of Ben’s jobs is seeing the advancement of student who work with Campus Recreation.

In Ben’s free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors and spending time with his wife, Holly, and two kids.

Things you wouldn’t expect about Ben:

  • He helped train a white lion.

  • He is certified in high speed defensive auto maneuvering.

  • He may not look like it, but he likes to read books, listen to classical music and fine dining!