We hope this newsletter finds you and yours safe, healthy and well! As July is coming to a close, Region IV professionals and students are gearing up for that all too familiar sprint to the start of the Fall semester. This time though, uncertainty remains as this fall will be unlike […]
Johnny Keefer, current Facility Operations Graduate Assistant at Emporia State University (Emporia, KS), serves as the Student Leader for the State of Kansas. Though only beginning his first year at ESU, Johnny is already racking up the leadership opportunities. In addition to his role as Student State Leader, Johnny […]
Serving as the Assistant Director of Recreation Services at Emporia State University (Emporia, KS), Daniel Fragel is the Region IV Member Representative for the state of Kansas. Through Daniel’s state leadership role, he also holds the title as Chair of the Communications Committee in our region. Before joining the […]
In this Region IV COVID Conversation, we talk with Oscee Wheatfall III, Zach Granger and Stephen Opskar with Texas A&M Rec Sports. Their facility has been open since May 18. During our conversation, they highlight a few key changes and updates from the Facilities and Strength and […]
Dayton Einck is currently the Graduate Assistant of Fitness at Oklahoma State University. Prior to becoming a Cowboy, Dayton completed his undergrad at Iowa State University, which is where he learned about NIRSA. During his senior year, “the Associate Director of Programs…created a program called ‘NIRSA Wednesdays’ where a group of interested students met […]
Taylor Crabtree is a first year Graduate Assistant for Facilities at the University of Arkansas, pursuing his Masters of Education in Recreation and Sport Management. Taylor earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He majored in Recreation and Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration.
While at […]
Jeana graduated with a Bachelors of Science, studying Recreation Management, from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse in August 2011. As part of her studies, she completed a semester internship at Valparaiso University with their Recreational Sports Department. She then moved to New Hampshire to obtain a Masters of Science in Recreation Management […]
Six new R4 Committees were created (Communications, Competitive Sports, Facilities, Fitness, and Student Development) during the 2020-2021 school year in order to provide additional engagement opportunities and provide resources, guidance, and support to individuals and institutions within the region. Positions were filled by application and by State Director appointment. We look forward to the developments […]
