Wonderful Wednesday from your friendly neighborhood chair: I was graciously reminded why I chose WIU RPTA today as a student and why I returned as a professor. Dr. Lukkarinen, I just wanted to say thank you again... facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…

We're always proud when we see our students actively engaging and participating as community members. facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…

The RPTA Department was happy to welcome IPRA executive director Debbie trueblood to campus today. Her busy day with RPTA included speaking to students about career opportunities available in public recreation,... facebook.com/17769279558767…

The Professional Development Conference is quickly approaching...Friday, April 12, 2019. We're very honored to have Tracey Crawford, Executive Director of the Northwest Special Recreation Association, as our keynote speaker. She has more... forms.gle/7gYmFNare9oSsd…

As we get ready to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our current students and alumni, we'd appreciate your help in recruiting more. RPTA has graduate assistantship positions available for Fall '19 on the... facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…

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A great day for WIU RPTA Recreation Therapy students and faculty as they attended the first ever ILRTA RT Student Summit held at ISU. This event allowed almost 100 RT professionals and students meet and work together towards strengthening the profession.

Community members are welcome to join us for the keynote speaker at this Friday's Professional Development Conference. wiu.edu/news/newsrelea…

Thank you to all of the faculty and students who attended RPTA 451 Horrabin Fun for ALL event. Our future facilitators appreciated the practice! We appreciate you!

Yesterday we had a great alumni council meeting where we gained valuable input from some amazing people to help us move forward as a department to better serve our students as they prepare to become the professionals of tomorrow.

Our students learning from Tracey Crawford about Creative Collaborations at the conference.

We’re always so grateful when our alumni and emereti help shape the leaders of tomorrow. facebook.com/story.php?stor…

Dr. Porter and his RPTA 485 class were out today at Lake Storey in Galesburg working on their technique.

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This is a wonderful opportunity for WIU alumni and friends to give to whichever programs they would like to support. facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…

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For the next 24 hours, WIU alumni, students, parents, and friends are building a better, stronger Western. Join the action at wiu.edu/Impact/COEHS and support RPTA. #LeathernecksGive wiu.edu/Impact/COEHS

We're incredibly proud of our alumni. Thank you, Rachel Lenz, for being an excellent ambassador for our department and Western Illinois University. youtube.com/watch?v=_H9KXf…

Our department greatly appreciates all the opportunities our alumni and friends provide for our current students. Through their generosity we're able to better prepare the leisure industry leaders of tomorrow. facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…

Sodexo loves hiring RPTA HM students! facebook.com/rpta.wiu/posts…