The third annual RPLS Day will be held Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center (aka Mankato Civic Center) beginning at 1pm. This year's event will provide the opportunity to connect with new friends and reconnect with old ones.  Please use this form to RSVP

RPLS Day Schedule: 

12:30pm | Doors Open

1:00pm | Musical Networking 

This session provides an opportunity to chat with students and professionals, recruit for employment opportunities, and enjoy the company of new and familiar faces.

2:00pm | The Six by Six

A new addition to our event! Six speakers get six minutes each to talk about timely and interesting topics in the field of parks and recreation management. A fast-paced and fun way to keep up to date on current trends, emerging topics, and bright ideas. MORE INFO on The Six by Six.

3:00pm | RPLS Honors

This session honors the varied contributions of current students, alumni, former faculty, community members, and other friends of the program. You can nominate yourself or someone else using the RSVP Form.

4:00pm | Social Hour

After a long day of learning, stick around on site to continue conversations from the day and celebrate the achievements of our friends. Cash bar will be available.

6:00pm | Adjournment

Watch the Official RPLS DAY 2024 Announcement Video

Please contact Jonathan Hicks, Minnesota State University, Mankato at 507-389-2747 with any questions.