Campus Feature: How Long Island University Post Enhances Student Life with RecRe Boxes

At Long Island University – Post in Greenvale, New York, student engagement is at the heart of campus life. Over the past two years, RecRe has partnered with the recreation and student life team to create a seamless way for students to access recreational and engagement gear across campus. With three active RecRe boxes strategically placed in the student union, recreation center, and auxiliary fitness center, LIU Post has ensured that students have access to the resources they need—wherever they are.
These RecRe boxes offer dozens of free items tailored to enhance the student experience, including board games, Nintendo Switch consoles, fitness gear, basketballs, and soccer balls. The system not only makes it easy for students to borrow items when they need them, but it also allows the recreation and life team to track inventory usage and gather valuable data on student engagement trends.
The free, shared resources don’t stop at the Post campus. LIU has also implemented RecRe solutions at its Brooklyn campus, where the focus shifts to meeting the needs of urban students. At Brooklyn, RecRe boxes serve a dual purpose: supporting esports enthusiasts with high-tech gear and providing residence life inventory for students living on campus. By aligning inventory with the unique needs of each campus, LIU ensures that students at both Post and Brooklyn have a customized, high-value experience.
By leveraging RecRe’s platform, LIU has not only streamlined access to equipment but has also gained critical insights into how students interact with campus spaces and resources. These insights help the recreation and student life teams refine programming and ensure they’re meeting the needs of their diverse student population.
The partnership between RecRe and LIU is a great example of how technology can support dynamic, engaging campus environments while empowering student success. Whether at LIU Post’s sprawling green campus or Brooklyn’s urban hub, RecRe boxes are playing a key role in fostering community, convenience, and connection.