Oct. 23, 2023 | Bill Stewart
Hello friends and alumni of the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism,
In my first couple of months as interim head, I’ve been grateful for the strong legacy and leadership network of our faculty, alumni and friends. With your goodwill and support across the years, the department has grown in strategic ways through expansion of teaching programs, along with extending the reach and visibility of our scholarly impacts. Dr. Carla Santos, the previous head who has moved into the AHS Dean’s Office, has left us in a solid position to engage our future.
I hope this message finds you well and in good health. It is my pleasure to share with you our fall 2023 newsletter. As a takeaway message, please know that we are committed to keeping you informed about our programmatic developments—from innovative research projects to exciting student achievements to alumni in action.
We are thrilled to showcase the accomplishments of our students. This newsletter features inspiring stories of how our graduates are making their mark in the industry, and how our current students are working their way toward that goal through their coursework and life-changing internships.
Furthermore, we highlight a few of our faculty to illustrate how our research propels the department forward as a leader in advancing knowledge and influencing policy and practice. Whether you’re an alumnus, a current student or faculty member, we hope you enjoy our stories.
I’m hoping to connect with many of you over the coming year and invite you to stop by Huff Hall to visit your Illini family. Wishing you all an invigorating fall season!
Warm regards,
Bill Stewart
Interim Head
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
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