Events
REXPO: Exploring Leisure, Recreation & Well-Being
(Formerly the UWL Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation Career Expo)
SAVE THE DATE!!! -- November 10th, 2022!
When: Thursday, November 10th, 5:30-8:30PM
Where: Student Union (Bluffs and various rooms) & Wimberly
Sponsored by REC Club
What to expect:
REXPO, sponsored by REC Club, creates an opportunity for professionals to share their career experiences, build student awareness of the importance of leisure and recreation to well-being, and share job and internship opportunities in the fields of parks, recreation, tourism and event management, and therapeutic recreation. Each semester two dozen+ professionals in the field commit to joining this event! Attendees will have the opportunity to network with current professionals, learn about internship opportunities, and explore the meaning behind careers in leisure services. This event is in-person with professionals, and all UWL students are welcome to attend!
Feel free to contact Dr. Dan Plunkett (dplunkett@uwlax.edu), or REC Club President, Amelia Mitchell (mitchell4048@uwlax.edu), with any questions you may have.
SPRING 2022 Program
REXPO Full Student Session Guide (CLICK HERE!)
SESSION – INTRODUCTION
|
TIME |
TOPIC & LOCATION |
|---|---|
|
5:30-5:45PM |
Arrival/Introduction REC Club (Bluffs - Stage Side) |
|
5:50-6:20 |
Keynote Address Andrew Mader (Bluffs - Stage Side) |
|
6:20-6:30 |
FIND WAY TO 1ST SESSION |
SESSION BLOCK 1
|
TIME |
TOPIC & LOCATION |
|---|---|
|
6:30-7:05 |
Camps |
|
6:30-7:05 |
Non-Profit Recreation |
|
6:30-7:05 |
Therapeutic Recreation |
|
6:30-7:05 |
Tourism & Hospitality |
|
6:30-7:05 |
Wisconsin DNR |
Networking & Wellness Activities
|
TIME |
Activity & Location |
|
7:05 - 7:45 |
Networking Bluffs 2110 (Small room) |
|
7:05 - 7:45 |
UW WELL ZONE Activities Bluffs - Stage Side |
|
7:45-7:55 |
FIND WAY TO 2ND SESSION |
SESSION BLOCK 2
|
TIME |
TOPIC & LOCATION |
| 7:55 - 8:30 | Campus Recreation |
| 7:55 - 8:30 | Community Recreation |
| 7:55 - 8:30 | Event Planning & Event Management |
| 7:55 - 8:30 | Outdoor Recreation |
| 7:55 - 8:30 | Therapeutic Recreation |