By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
NIRSA’s sacred season is upon us—the 67th NIRSA Annual Conference & Recreational Sports Expo is only days away! And as we put the final touches on the program, logistics, and opportunities, the excitement continues to build. The 2015–2016 […]
By Kurt Klier, Assistant Director, University Recreation & Wellness, University of Maryland-College Park
Thirteen NIRSA members met in Corvallis, Oregon in 2006 to continue to work on what has become the NIRSA Championship Series as we know it today. If only I knew then what I know now. Recently, the NIRSA Championship Series has […]
By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
There are times in life when we’re tested—pushed to the furthest limit, forced to exhaust all resources and expend every bit of energy that we can muster. People have always claimed that the times following trials and tribulations are ones […]
By Kurt Klier, Assistant Director, University Recreation & Wellness, University of Maryland-College Park
In 2011, in a very exciting move, the NIRSA Championship Series partnered with the Special Olympics for the very first time. Southern Illinois University offered a Special Olympics Unified Sports Division at a NIRSA regional flag football tournament, and four […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As the cold of winter begins to fade and the sunshine of spring begins to emerge, it is an exciting time of year for new leadership opportunities in our association. With Association elections recently completed, I want to congratulate our newly-elected leaders […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
As I pen these notes—after the conclusion of a productive 2015 year and a wonderful holiday season, and at the beginning of a new semester, I do so with great excitement and enthusiasm. It is difficult to feel anything but excitement and anticipation […]
By Kurt Klier, Assistant Director of Cole Fieldhouse and Reckord Armory at the University of Maryland-College Park
As Valentine’s Day approaches, NIRSA members are anxiously waiting to see which NIRSA Championship Series committee or work team they’ll be assigned to. This year, over 180 applications were submitted for various volunteer positions within the Series—I […]
By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
Whether the New Year rang in like a sweet symphony for you or instead sounded like a clatter that brought about a bit of chaos, I believe it’s critical for each of us to view 2016 as another opportunity for […]
By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
In light of the holiday season and the NIRSA Foundation’s #GivingTuesday initiative, I’ve been meditating on our ability to give back as active members of collegiate recreation. According to a recent Gallup poll, the average American will spend […]
By Stan Shingles, 2015-2016 NIRSA President, Assistant Vice President at Central Michigan University
The calendar will soon turn to 2016; and while the New Year offers us the occasion to set new challenges, goals, and directions, now is the time of year to share our appreciation and gratitude with the people and organizations who make […]
