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Advocacy for upgrades and renovations

One of the toughest parts of facilities work is this:
You know what your space needs. Now you have to help others see it too.

Advocating for renovations, upgrades, or new facilities takes more than pointing out problems. It takes vision, strategy, and the ability to connect facility needs to student experience, wellbeing, risk management, and institutional priorities.

That’s why opportunities like the NIRSA Facilities Institute matter.

This is more than a gathering for people who manage buildings. It’s a place for professionals who are trying to make the case for better spaces, better systems, and better support for the communities they serve.

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If you’re working through how to advocate for facility improvements while balancing the everyday demands of operations, this experience is built for that kind of challenge.

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Learn more: https://www.abshow.com/

Register here: https://web.cvent.com/event/c34eed7f-79d6-498f-9a9b-3591a24882ed/register?RefId=NIRSA+Member&rp=a124e44a-9d7a-4c67-b9c4-1eb79fbed62d

The state of Michigan has a long history of shaping campus recreation—and this spring, two NIRSA institutional members are continuing that legacy in a big way.

The University of Michigan and Michigan State University are opening new recreation and wellbeing facilities designed to expand access, support student wellbeing, and create modern spaces for connection, fitness, and play.

In this new NIRSA article, Mike Widen of Michigan Recreation and Marcus Jackson of Michigan State University Recreational Sports and Fitness Services share valuable insights for campuses navigating facility construction projects, including the importance of student involvement, clear priorities, strong communication, flexible design, and leaning on the NIRSA network.

Join us in congratulating the University of Michigan and Michigan State University!

Read the full article: https://nirsa.net/news/insights-from-two-michigan-schools-opening-new-facilities/

Big things popping. Big plays loading. 🏈🔥

Anticipation is building for the new NIRSA Club Flag Football League, in partnership with the NFL!

This league is designed to elevate competitive opportunities for women in flag football while creating more pathways for student leadership, connection, and national competition through campus recreation.

With powerhouse universities, emerging programs, and HBCUs already part of the excitement, the future of collegiate flag football is looking bright.

Schools with eligible clubs can learn more and register interest today.

🔗 Read more:
https://nirsa.net/news/anticipation-is-building-for-the-new-nirsa-club-flag-league-in-partnership-with-the-nfl/