This page is for past and current UREC employees (undergrad, graduate, professional) to stay informed, connect, and learn about involvement opportunities!
03/17/2026
Save the date! If you live near National Harbor in MD, or are attending the NIRSA annual conference - we hope you will join the JMU UREC team (past and present) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 7:00pm-10pm EST at the Silver Diner! Please fill out this short RSVP form: https://forms.office.com/r/F90gJUu0WK
03/16/2026
Assistant Director for Sport Clubs (UREC) - Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Working Title: Assistant Director for Sport Clubs (UREC) State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty) Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Health and Wellbeing....
11/11/2025
07/16/2025
Coordinator of Adventure & TEAM Programs (UREC) - Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States Working Title: Coordinator of Adventure & TEAM Programs (UREC) State Role Title: Program Administration Specialist I Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified) Position Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime College/Division: Health and Wellbeing Department: 300034 - U...
05/15/2025
Proud of these 6 students selected for this impressive award!
We are thrilled to announce that six outstanding members of the UREC team have been selected as recipients of the 2025 William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award!
Congratulations to:
Ella Mitchell – Adventure
Erika Shaffer – Operations
Alivia Palmer – Recreations
Jennie Conant – Group Exercise
Walker Franklin – Graduate Assistant for Fitness & Group Exercise
Shay Steinkirchner – Graduate Assistant for Operations & Student Development
This prestigious award, named in honor of NIRSA founder Dr. William N. Wasson, recognizes students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to service and inclusion on campuses across the nation.
Ella, Erika, Alivia, Jennie, Walker, and Shay embody the very best of UREC’s values. Their dedication, professionalism, and passion for campus recreation continue to inspire our community.
Your hard work and leadership made a lasting impact! Once again, congratulations!
05/06/2025
Join us to celebrate Bob Golson’s career at JMU and his contributions through multiple roles at University Recreation in Facilities, Operations, Informal Rec, and Intramural Sports at his retirement celebration on Friday, May 30, 1-3pm at UREC.
The program and remarks will begin at 2:00 p.m. We will offer a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 16 to let us know you plan to celebrate with us!
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/RNuH1qsdCm
02/27/2025
Bob completed his 27 laps for 27 years at UREC! Thank you for all you’ve done for us! $530 left to reach his match goal for the UREC Student Employee Scholarship Fund! Help us by donating to the endowment fund: https://give.jmu.edu/schools/JamesMadisonUniversity/giving-day-2025/pages/urec
Good morning and happy Giving Day!
This is Bob Golson, Associate Director for Facilities, doing a quick radio check! Can the UREC Alumni hear me?
For every donor before 4 p.m., a member of the UREC Leadership team will walk one lap in your honor. Bob has also issued a challenge where he will match the first $1500 in donations.
https://give.jmu.edu/schools/JamesMadisonUniversity/giving-day-2025/pages/urec?campaign_view=true
02/26/2025
Giving Day is TOMORROW (9/27)! We have a fun day ready for you including an important radio check from Bob Golson with two challenges! Be ready to Give like a Duke!
02/21/2025
For our alums planning on attending NIRSA this year or those living in the Orlando area, we'd love to see you at our annual conference gathering Friday, April 25, 7-9:30pm. Please RSVP if you are planning to join us! https://forms.office.com/r/CHHi0gGczt