News and updates related to the NIRSA Annual Conference.

Help us gather a treasure trove of educational sessions for NIRSA 2017!

By John Raskauskas

The 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo is taking place in National Harbor, Maryland from February 21–24, and the Association needs your help to make this year’s education content an international treasure!

Consider sharing your knowledge with your peers by submitting a presentation proposal for the 2017 Annual Conference by June 8. The Conference Program Committee is […]

NIRSA 2016: Kicking off the conference

By Grant Deppen, Katie Birdsall, Teri Bladen, Jessica Elsaid, Samantha Wallace, and Nazifa Islam

Over 2,600 attendees and 650 exhibitor representatives had a fantastic time building “A Strong Core, A Bright Future” in Kissimmee, Florida at the 67th  NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo. NIRSA members came together from all around the world from April […]

By NIRSA Communications|2017-07-16T08:37:48-07:00May 5, 2016|Categories: Conference|Tags: |

NIRSA 2016: Incredible professional development

By Katie Helms, Lona Leck, Leeann Lower, Samantha Wallace, and Nazifa Islam

Over 2,600 attendees and 650 exhibitor representatives had a fantastic time building “A Strong Core, A Bright Future” in Kissimmee, Florida at the 67th  NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo. NIRSA members came together from […]

By NIRSA Communications|2017-07-16T08:38:06-07:00May 4, 2016|Categories: Conference, Networking, Professional Development|Tags: |

NIRSA 2016: It’s about making lifelong connections

By Tori Allmendinger, Abby Millsaps, Drew Salvador, Mike Wong, and Nazifa Islam

Over 2,600 attendees and 650 exhibitor representatives had a fantastic time building “A Strong Core, A Bright Future” in Kissimmee, Florida at the 67th  NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo. NIRSA members came together from […]

By NIRSA Communications|2017-07-16T08:38:32-07:00May 4, 2016|Categories: Conference, Networking|Tags: |

NIRSA 2016: The NIRSA Foundation’s record year!

By Grace McCrary and Kate Sundstrom

Over 2,600 attendees and 650 exhibitor representatives had a fantastic time building “A Strong Core, A Bright Future” in Kissimmee, Florida at the 67th  NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo. NIRSA members came together from all around the world from April […]

By NIRSA Communications|2018-01-05T10:26:52-08:00May 4, 2016|Categories: Conference, Philanthropy|Tags: , |

Congratulations to the 2016 NIRSA Award recipients!

By Christine Haluzak

Both NIRSA and the field of collegiate recreation have their standards of excellence advanced by the passion, drive, and dedication of some truly amazing individuals and institutions.

So, each year, NIRSA is excited to recognize some of its extraordinary members with a variety of well-deserved awards. The Association would like to congratulate all of […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T21:02:55-07:00April 22, 2016|Categories: Awards, Conference, Leadership|Tags: , |

Submit a presentation proposal for the 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition!

By Demond L. Pryor, Director of the Office of Recreational Services at The University of Toledo and 2017 Annual Conference Program Chair

Friends and colleagues, I encourage you to consider presenting an educational session at the 2017 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo, which will take place in National Harbor, Maryland at the Gaylord […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-23T21:03:04-07:00April 11, 2016|Categories: Conference|Tags: , , , |

Pecha Kucha™ presentations are debuting at NIRSA 2016!

By Cara McFadden, PhD, Assistant Professor at Elon University and Conference Program Committee Chair

The Conference Program Committee has been working hard to bring a new presentation style to the 2016 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo taking place in Kissimmee, FL from April 3–6. Pecha Kucha™, which stands for chit-chat […]

By NIRSA Communications|2016-10-28T23:56:07-07:00March 24, 2016|Categories: Conference|Tags: , |
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