Living Lab
REC Living Lab Updates
The usf esports living lab
With The FIT Esports Lab being an interim space, our true visions for USF Esports are underway!
Located at the Campus Recreation Center (REC), the USF Esports Living Lab will be the host of tournaments, game nights, and more!
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Construction Timeline
USF Esports Founded
2019
USF Esports was formally created, being housed underneath USF Recreation & Wellness, with the backing of the USF Student Government, University System, and external stakeholders.
Finalized Schematics
September 2021
After many iterations, layouts, locations, and design choices, USF Esports finalized the full plans for the USF Esports Living Lab, located at the Campus Recreation Center (REC).
FIT Esports Interim Lab Opens
September 2023
With the funding and outreach portion of the main Living Lab underway, USF Esports sought out temporary locations to host an interim lab, where students on campus could walk in and game at a moment's notice. Crowned the FIT Esports Lab, this provisional space hosts 16 high-end PCs, with the ability to reserve a slot ahead of time to always guarantee a student a spot!
Living Lab Construction Begins
Oct. 10, 2023
Construction is underway, with crews on-site and working to demo and remove the old bones of the room for the future USF Esports Living Lab.
Interior Walls Going Up
Oct. 20, 2023
Starting from the bottom, and going up, construction crews lifted up the interior walls for the private studio space and broadcast booth, as well as reinforcement along the perimeter of the room. Out with the old, and in with the new!
Bottom Floor: HVAC, Drywall, Home of Winners
Dec. 5, 2023
With drywall lining the walls, the flow and structure of the room is now plain as day, ready to host events, watch parties, club nights, tournaments, and more!
Esports Living Lab Opens
Stay Tuned! 馃憖
The provided timeline puts USF Esports cutting the ribbon closer than you think! Stay tuned for updates on the USF Esports Living Lab in Spring 2024!