Former NIRSA leader and co-founder of the Emerging Recreational Sports Leaders Conference, Herman Williams passed away on October 29; he leaves behind a lasting legacy on the campus recreation profession.
Former NIRSA leader, mentor, and champion for inclusion, Sev-Ira Brown leaves a lasting legacy; he passed away on May 17.
With profound sadness, we share that Will Holsberry—Executive Secretary of the Association from 1973-1986, Executive Director from 1986-1997, and 1980 Honor Award recipient—passed away on Monday, January 6 at the age of 89.
It is with great sadness that we share news of the loss of Paul Wilson, retired Director of Intramural Rec Sports at the University of Oklahoma and long-time NIRSA Historian.
With sadness, NIRSA shares that Sam Hirt—recipient of the NIRSA Honor Award and Past President of our Association—passed away on August 10, at the age of 82.
With sadness, we share the news that Dr. Bruce D. Anderson, former president of NIRSA, passed away. Bruce joined NIRSA in 1959 and actively volunteered during his 46-year career at the University of Minnesota.
With profound sadness, we share that Mrs. Lee Wasson—widow of NIRSA founder Dr. William Wasson—passed away on Monday, May 22; take some time to celebrate her life and legacy.
With deep sadness, NIRSA shares the news that NIRSA Past President and Honor Award recipient Juliette Moore passed away on January 7.
NIRSA shares with members the news of the passing of volunteer leader and campus recreation professional Dr. James Turman's on April 7, 2021, at the age of 74.
It is with great sadness we share with NIRSA members the passing of beloved volunteer leader and campus recreation professional Doug Kuykendall, retired from the University of Texas-Arlington.
