Why I have a long memory, but make a point of forgetting my mistakes
Recently, I’ve been able to take a step back and realize what mistakes teach us. I no longer view mistakes as signs of defeat. Instead, I view them as signs of growth.
Humans of NIRSA: Tori Allmendinger
By William Trent, Graduate Assistant for Marketing & Social Media at James Madison University
In last month’s edition of my notes, I alluded to summer being a catalyst for change. Summer has in fact brought its fair share of changes my way as I’ve taken a break from my graduate assistantship to return to my […]
Thank you for an unforgettable journey!
By Erica Estes, Coordinator of Member Services at James Madison University
Number of days in the term: 365. Number of members on this unforgettable Student Leadership Team: 7. Number of conference calls: 30. Number of times Jordan took an elbow to the eye for the team: 1. Number of memes shared via group messages: 27. […]
The impetus of change
By William J. Trent, Graduate Assistant for Marketing & Social Media at James Madison University
If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve made it to summer and another successful year is in the books.
Summer, for a lot of us, is a catalyst of change—whether that’s due to graduation, summer internships, landing a graduate assistantship, or onboarding […]
‘Tis the season
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 […]
Travel trials to treasured triumphs
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 […]
A reNEWed year
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 […]
A gift to give
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 […]
Living out leadership
By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
As a second-year graduate assistant, I finally have a clear understanding of the hard skills that my job entails. Now that I’m more comfortable in my role, I’ve been able to explore the intangible aspects of the position—student development, leadership, […]
Embracing fall fellowship
By Erica Estes, Graduate Assistant for Facilities & Fitness at the University of Southern Mississippi
As the air becomes crisp and the fall foliage begins to create a fresh backdrop, let’s not forget that we’re also turning over a new leaf in the NIRSA year. Of all the various autumn trends—like comfy sweaters, the frenzy […]