Adaptapalooza allows students to experience sports adapted for people with physical disabilities.
Tag: Kinesiology and Recreation
Recreation administration graduate student shares research with peers across Illinois
Skylar Blasz found her passion and calling early on in her educational career at Illinois State. After completing her undergraduate degree in therapeutic recreation in 2019, she enrolled in the recreation administration graduate program and has found a way to impact other students through her own research work. She has spent the semester conducting research
CAST new faculty profile series: Dr. Bin Lizzo, School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Some of CAST’s newest faculty members took the time to answer a series of questions that share their background, research interests, hobbies, and more.
Satisfying work in the field of play
Jennifer Bruggeman, assistant superintendent of recreation at St. Charles Park District, graduated in 2006 with dual degrees in program management and commercial recreation. Overseeing five full-time supervisors who run the waterpark, before and after school program, athletics, the teen center, and special events, Bruggeman’s workdays are eventful and ever-changing! When we chatted, she had been
Experiential learning aboard Disney Fantasy cruise ship
Over winter break, 10 Illinois State University students set sail on an experiential learning adventure via the Disney Fantasy cruise ship.
KNR 351: Tourism and Special Event students speak to international students on cultural differences
Chinny Francis, an international student from Nigeria, is a graduate student and an international student ambassador. She shares her personal experience and cultural background with other ISU students. On Thursday, September 20, alongside other international students from different countries, she spoke with students from the KNR351 Tourism class. My journey to ISU: Chinny Francis Getting on
Diving right into a cool career
When Mike Pedersen ’05 graduated with a degree in recreation and park administration, he doubted that he would ever use some of the skills he learned such as writing bids, designing recreation facilities, or creating websites.
A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum: Nathan Schober, Family and Consumer Sciences and Kinesiology and Recreation
The College of Applied Science and Technology’s “A Day in the Life of a CAST Alum” series is designed to shed some light on how CAST alumni spend their days.
Professional Development Dinner to kick off Science and Technology Week
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) is hosting a professional development dinner Monday, April 17, 2017. This popular event will kick off the annual Science and Technology Week.
Science and Technology Week to feature 2nd annual Women in Leadership event
The College of Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will host a day devoted to women in leadership on Thursday, April 20. This event is part of the annual Science and Technology Week.