Tim Moore will be the first director of UH Hilo’s new Student Life Center. He’ll start on June 1. He currently serves as associate director of recreational sports at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He’s worked there since 1992, and played an integral role in SMU’s recreation center expansion project.

“UH Hilo’s commitment to becoming a premier residential campus is evident with the construction of the new Student Life Center,” he says. “I’m honored to have been selected for this position, and look forward to fulfilling the center’s vision of creating a comprehensive and thriving recreation program that will become the focal point of an involved and connected campus community.”

Moore has a 17-year background in college recreational sports administration. He’s worked in facilities planning, budget oversight, program development, risk management, marketing and promotions, and program assessment.

He has a BS in physical education and a MA in arts & teaching in sports administration from the University of Louisville. He also is an active member of the National Intramural & Recreational Sports Association.

The brand new Student Life Center is scheduled to open in Fall 2008. Located at the athletics complex, it will provide students with a wide range of health, fitness and recreational activities including exercise and weight rooms, Olympic-size swimming pool, classrooms, and café.