Remembering Sev-Ira Brown: A giant among us
Former NIRSA leader, mentor, and champion for inclusion, Sev-Ira Brown leaves a lasting legacy; he passed away on May 17.
Will Holsberry—Honor Award recipient and NIRSA’s first Executive Director—has passed away
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.
Paul Wilson—former NIRSA Historian—has passed away
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.
Sam Hirt—former NIRSA President and Honor Award recipient—has passed away
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.
Bruce Anderson—former president and lifetime member of NIRSA—has passed away
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.
The NIRSA family celebrates the life and legacy of Mrs. “Mama” Lee Wasson
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.
Juliette Moore—NIRSA’s first Black female President and Honor Award recipient—has passed away
With deep sadness, NIRSA shares the news that NIRSA Past President and Honor Award recipient Juliette Moore passed away on January 7.
In Remembrance of Dr. James Turman
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.
In Remembrance of Doug Kuykendall, CRSS
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.
Edsel Buchanan—recipient of the NIRSA Honor Award—has passed away
With deep sadness, NIRSA shares the news that NIRSA Past President and Honor Award recipient Edsel Buchanan, aged 90, passed away on September 30.