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Top News |
First Intercollegiate Athlete Signs to Play for CIU Rams SoccerClick here to read the full story. |
History In The Making
We are embarking on one of the most exciting chapters in the history of CIU. For the first time in 89 years, CIU will field our first intercollegiate athletic teams in fall 2012. Why athletics at CIU? It fits with our purpose of educating people from a biblical worldview to impact the nations with the message of Christ. Imagine the outreach that student-athletes and coaches can have both at home and abroad using the platform of athletics to share the good news of Jesus Christ
Our Sports
Fall 2012 marks the beginning of an aggressive five-year plan introducing intercollegiate athletics at CIU.
Our League
CIU will compete in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA), whose mission is to use athletic competition as an integral component of education, evangelism, and encouragement.
Our Mascot
The ram was chosen as the CIU mascot for its strength and its biblical significance. Not only are rams known as ferocious defenders of their territory and their flock, the ram is a symbol of God's provision - a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.
CIU Rams Club
Click here for more information on becoming a founding member of the CIU Rams Club!
Moore Fitness Center
Cheryl Guinther is the communications coordinator for the Alumni Ministries Office of Columbia International University. She serves alumni with genuine personal care and a professional approach developed over years as an executive administrative assistant and missionary. Cheryl worked over six years for a Christian financial management company providing client-care to seniors. As a missionary with Brethren in Christ World Missions in Zambia, Africa, Cheryl managed a mission guesthouse, served with a church team taking the “Jesus Film” to outlying villages, and started a “Reading Room” ministry to help street children return to school. For the last five years, she has been a mentor in the Missions Development Program for Brethren in Christ World Missions. Cheryl and her husband, Peter, moved to Columbia from Mechanicsburg, Penn. in August of 2010 so that Peter could complete his Master of Divinity degree at CIU. She enjoys reading, gardening, volunteering at a women’s shelter, and the close fellowship with her neighbors in the CIU Village.
Cheryl’s favorite Scripture verse is Romans 13:8.
Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
Moore Fitness Center
The Moore Fitness center is located on CIU's campus behind the McQuilkin classroom building. Memberships are free for all current students and current faculty and staff. Alumni may purchase memberships for a small fee. Amenities include an aerobics room, a free weights room, a full-size gymnasium, and a cardiovascular room with a full complement of circuit training, treadmills, recumbent bicycles and elliptical machines. Additionally, the Moore Fitness center has a small library of popular DVD and video-game based workouts. Sports equipment may be borrowed from the front desk for up to one week at no charge.
A variety of instructor-led classes are offered each semester; the Fall schedule is currently being worked on.
The Moore Fitness Center also hosts all of CIU's indoor intramural sports. Please note that you must sign up ahead of time to participate in intramural sports.
Moore Fitness Center Fall/Spring Semester Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - Midnight*
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - Midnight
Sunday: Closed
*Please note that during the semester the Fitness Center (as well as all of CIU) closes for the chapel hour Tuesday - Friday, typically from 10:40 - Noon. We also close for Prayer Days, typically from 8:30 - 3:30.
Moore Fitness Center Summer and Break Hours
Monday - Friday: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*
Sunday: Closed
*Notice the new extended Saturday, summer hours!
Upcoming Schedule Changes & Closures
The Fitness Center will be closed:
- Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 11am - 2pm for the Kyle Petty Fundraiser Luncheon
- Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. We will reopen Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 6am.
Facilities Reserved:
- Friday, May 11, 2012 the Lobby will be used by Melissa Rabon from 2pm - 7:30pm(Fitness Center & Gym open)
- Friday, May 18, 2012 the Patio is reserved for BLS Resident Program 6 - 8pm
GYM FLOOR CLOSINGS:
- Tueday, May 8, 2012 - ALL DAY for set up
- Thursday, May 10, 2012 - AAU Practice 3:30-4:45
- Friday, May 11, 2012 - AAU Practice 3:30-5pm
- Tueday, May 15, 2012 - Magnum 6-8:30
- Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - AAU Practice 3:30-4:45
- Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Magnum 6-8:45
- Friday, May 18, 2012 - AAU Practice 3:30-5pm
- Friday, May 18, 2012 - BLS Resident Program 8-10pm
In the event of an emergency or inclement weather, the Fitness Center will follow the same schedule as the higher education division of CIU. Please call the switchboard at (803) 754-4100 for the most up-to-date reports on emergency school closures.
Rates
| Rates | |
| Alumni | |
| Per Semester Rate | $30 |
| Yearly Rate (includes winter and summer breaks) | $75 |
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