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Southern University opens the Horace Wesley Moody, Sr. Intramural Sports Complex

The Horace Wesley Moody, Sr. Intramural Sports Complex is the first collegiate recreational sports facility named for a founding member of NIRSA.

By Stan Shingles|2021-02-02T09:48:59-08:00December 6, 2013|Categories: Member Spotlight, Membership|Tags: facilities, history, member feature, strategic values|

100 Years of Recreational Sports at the University of Michigan

A lot has happened since the University of Michigan formed their department of recreational sports in 1913, and, in the past 100 years, many innovations—VHS tapes, 8-tracks, CDs, and floppy disks, to name a few—have come and gone. However, though Michigan’s Rec Sports has changed and developed in the past century, it always remained committed […]

By Lisa Shea|2017-02-03T14:24:18-08:00December 4, 2013|Categories: Member Spotlight|Tags: events, history, strategic values|

Ohio State hosts a centennial honoring collegiate recreation

1913 was a busy and influential year in athletics: the United States Football Association, now US Soccer, was formed; an amateur golfer won the US Open for the first time; and, more specifically to the field of recreation, The Ohio State University Department of Recreational Sports was founded on December 12, 1913, offering soccer, football, […]

By Emily Howard|2017-02-03T14:21:40-08:00November 1, 2013|Categories: Member Spotlight|Tags: events, history, leadership, strategic values|

Past president of NIRSA George W. Haniford passes away

Dr. George W. Haniford, the first recipient of the Association’s Honor Award, passed away on June 28, 2013.

By NIRSA Communications|2023-08-11T10:17:37-07:00July 3, 2013|Categories: Leadership, Member Spotlight|Tags: history, in memoriam|

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Director of Recreation | University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, Although open until filled, priority application date is January 20, 2025. As a University of Washington (UW) employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a […]
Intramurals & Club Sports Specialist | University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, About USC Recreational Sports The mission of USC Recreational Sports is to provide the university community with opportunities to pursue a balanced, healthy lifestyle through participation in recreational activities. Recreational Sports aims to support our members through fitness and recreational programming, leadership development, training, and cross-unit collaboration. Our staff works together to […]
Assistant Director, Campus Rec - Fitness/Aquatics | Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio, Job Summary/Basic Function: The Assistant Director for Fitness and Aquatics is responsible for the organization and administration of the fitness and wellness programs within Campus Recreation. The position requires creativity and innovation to develop programs that are responsive to the needs of a diverse student population, including individuals with disabilities, programs that are […]
Associate Director, Fitness Programs | Stanford DAPER
Stanford, California, ABOUT STANFORD RECREATION & WELLNESS Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. We are the proud Home of Champions and support the university’s physical education, recreation and wellness initiatives. Aligned with the pioneering spirit of Stanford University, Stanford Recreation and […]
Assistant Director of University Recreation -Training & Facilities | Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts, The Assistant Director develops and implements employee training to ensure operational consistency and proficient frontline operations at the Marino Recreation Center. This position reports to the Associate Director – Business & Technology. Provides leadership, hiring, training, scheduling and supervision for the Facility Assistants assigned to the Marino Recreation Center as well as Building […]