Where are they now? RJ Canning
RJ Canning worked as a camp counselor during his summers off from high school, and it was actually one of his supervisors there who set him off on a path in collegiate recreation.
RJ Canning worked as a camp counselor during his summers off from high school, and it was actually one of his supervisors there who set him off on a path in collegiate recreation.
By Chantell Cosner, Publications Coordinator for Washington State University’s Administrative Services
As Washington State University students in the Eastern Washington community of Pullman entered the Student Recreation Center on a cold February day, they were met with a large bulletin board filled with colorful, blank post-it notes and the question at the top of the board: […]
Update, May 20: This article has be updated with information regarding Steve Young’s memorial service.
It is with incredible sadness that NIRSA shares the news that Steve Young passed away on Wednesday, May 18 after a five-year battle with brain cancer. He was 59. Steve—known as “SY” to many students and colleagues—had a 32-year storied […]
By Stacey Hall, Ph.D., RCRSP, CRSS, 2016-2017 NIRSA President and Campus Recreation Director at the University of New Hampshire
Hello fellow NIRSA members! For my term as NIRSA President, I thought I’d try a new format for the President’s Notes leadership blog. I invite you all to watch this short video: […]
Wellness centers are emerging on college campuses both as a new concept and as a re-imagining of traditional recreation offerings. They encompass preventative as well as reactive services including student health, counseling centers, and programming designed to appeal to historically-underserved populations. It’s a trend that extends beyond facility usage and marks a positive, health-conscious change […]
By Nazifa Islam
When Yvette Kell began working in collegiate recreation her freshman year at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, she’d already worked for the local park district in her home town, so the Intramural Physical Education (IMPE) building seemed like a logical place for her to look for an on-campus job. It was […]
By Pam Watts, NIRSA Executive Director
It is with profound sadness that NIRSA shares the news that Dr. Jeffrey S. Vessely passed away on Monday, February 1. Jeff, affectionately known as “Dr. V.” to many of his students, retired in September 2010 after a 36-year career with Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis’ (IUPUI) School of Physical Education […]
By Kyle O’Malley, Student Communications Assistant and Chantell Cosner, Publications Coordinator for WSU’s Administrative Services,
This January, Washington State University’s Student Recreation Center celebrates its 10 millionth user in over 14 years of service. Since opening in 2001, the SRC has been an important resource for the personal development of the entire university community. By offering […]
By Scott Mauro, Marketing and Communications Manager at UCF Recreation and Wellness Center
When you work in student affairs, your daily goal as a professional is to make good on a promise to enrich students’ experiences beyond their expectations. Mission and vision statements are a lot like promises. Part of NIRSA’s mission, for example, is a […]
By Scott Flickinger, Director of Intramural Sports, at Cornell University and NIRSA Championship Series Brand Management Work Team Chair
For many years, I’ve had the distinct pleasure to work with NIRSA professional Andy Boehnlein at many NIRSA Championship Series events and Association functions. In addition to being someone who genuinely cares about the […]