The NIRSA Annual Conference is a great place for professional members, sure; but did you know that students can also expect a huge return from attending? Begin building relationships for tomorrow; be there to help our association navigate the future of collegiate recreation, as we move from ideas to innovation!

The 2012 NIRSA Annual Conference will feature over 110 sessions, roundtables and meetings for you to learn with other attendees with the same interests as you, including Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Sport Clubs and Special Events. This year, numerous educational sessions have been tailored to speak directly to an audience of collegiate recreation students.

Meet the Student Leadership Team and learn about The Four Pillars. This is your chance to get up to speed on NIRSA student initiatives and provide your input. The meeting will also take the opportunity to recognize the tremendous accomplishments and achievements of NIRSA Student Members and NIRSA mentors.

NIRSA Professional Members love the NIRSA Annual Conference for the networking opportunities with other professionals, but they haven't forgotten about you! Take the opportunity to sit down with great minds and mentors in our association during the Take a Student to Lunch & Meet a Mentor for Life opportunity. And don't miss your chance to connect with other NIRSA Student Members at the Student Networking Social.

Student Networking Social
Tuesday, March 27 • 7:30-8:30pm
Take the opportunity to connect with other NIRSA Student Members at the Student Social. Fun activities and networking will get you fired up for the rest of the week. Ice cream will be served to all new members.

Take a Student to Lunch / Meet a Mentor for Life
Thursday, March 29 • 11:30am-1:00pm
Take the opportunity to sit down with great minds and mentors in our association during the Take a Student to Lunch/Meet a Mentor for Life opportunity. Immediately following the Student Member Connection Meeting, interested students and professionals gather outside the ballroom where the Student Leadership Team will assist in matching up students with professionals who will treat them to lunch.

Check out other Conference Socials here.

Student candidates have free access to the Career Opportunities Center where you can look at job postings and even interview for Graduate Assistant (GA) or professional position openings.

For more information about student events at the NIRSA Annual Conference, please contact the NIRSA Director of Professional Development, Cheri Christenson or the 2011 NIRSA National Student Leader, Marlene Wong.