Articles from August 2024

August 2024 Newsletter
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
The University of Iowa's summer session is when many students apply what they learn in a classroom to the working world they aspire to enter after graduation. Few programs provide students the menu of options to earn course credit as they apply their knowledge and skills the way UISRM does. This edition of the UISRM Newsletter shares inspiring stories of students earning both guided and independent field experience.

2024 Guided Field Experience Success
Friday, August 16, 2024
Already in 2024, over 100 students earned course credit and strengthened their experience portfolio through guided field experience practicums. Learn who completed practicums, what organizations they worked with, and about their experiences.

Every Kick Counts for Healthy Birth Days
Friday, August 16, 2024
While Hawkeye fans remember Keith Duncan for what he did on a football field, his efforts to raise money in support of expectant mothers and provide experiential learning opportunities to UISRM students are more impressive. Learn more about Keith, Every Kick Counts, and how UISRM students are discovering the power of philanthropy through sport and recreation.

Fueling Olympic Success
Friday, August 16, 2024
Sport and recreation professionals are key contributors to the success of Olympic athletes. Learn about six women with strong ties to UISRM who support the Olympic Movement and the dreams of athletes.

UISRM Achievements (August 2024)
Friday, August 16, 2024
Current students, recent graduates, and UISRM alumni have been busy earning their way into and moving up within the sport and recreation industry. See the accomplishments that the UISRM program is aware of and let us know of any achievements, updates, or news that you would like to share.

Why We Give - Annual Gifts and Pledges Support All That We Do
Friday, August 16, 2024
The Sport and Recreation Management program impacted the lives of hundreds of students during the past academic year thanks to generous philanthropy from our community of supporters. Read about how annual gifts and pledges supported more than $60,000 of impact in UISRM last year.

CLAS faculty members recognized by students for their commitment to student success
Monday, August 12, 2024