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Updates and resources related to the effect of COVID-19 on NIRSA and campus recreation

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we believe

participation in campus recreation programming can make our global community healthier

What is NIRSA? | What is Collegiate Recreation?

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we are leaders in collegiate recreation

strengthening our members to strengthen our cause

we grow

Professional development events help our members keep up-to-date with best practices and certifications.

we discover

We use exclusive benchmarking, assessments, and data sets to help and promote the profession.

we connect

Our members connect with each other by sharing conversations, files, and experiences.

we lead

With 1,850 volunteer opportunities, we have a fit for you. Help us lead the profession!

we play

The NIRSA Championship Series hosts annual national tournaments and dozens of regionals.

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The Next Generation of Campus Recreation contest for students is back

By NIRSA Communications|2020-09-14T14:36:04-07:00September 14, 2020|

Special Olympics virtual leadership trainings for college students

By Erin O'Sullivan|2020-09-11T13:12:45-07:00September 11, 2020|

Register soon: NIRSA’s 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge starts September 14

By NIRSA Communications|2020-09-11T09:37:01-07:00September 11, 2020|

Conference Updates

NIRSA 2021 will be virtual!

By David Davenport and Pam Watts|2020-08-20T09:02:40-07:00August 20, 2020|

Member Spotlight

Deep dive on reopening from WTW Architects and Indiana University of Pennsylvania

By Warren Bulseco|2020-08-19T06:51:36-07:00August 18, 2020|

NIRSA Foundation

Join Brent Harrison and Pam Watts on Instagram Live Chat on September 24

By NIRSA Communications|2020-09-17T13:14:14-07:00September 17, 2020|

David Davenport and Pam Watts explore NIRSA updates and strategies

2020-08-17T07:02:58-07:00By NIRSA Communications|

Out the window

2020-06-23T10:46:19-07:00By Tanika Santos, NIRSA Student Leader|

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