RPLS Day 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, Mankato I For the entire RPLS community
Recreation and Parks Leadership Studies (RPLS) friends, supporters, students, alumni and collaborators are all invited to the fourth annual RPLS Day!
This event is an opportunity to connect with new friends and reconnect with old ones as the entire RPLS community gathers to celebrate the positive impact RPLS has on the world around us.
RPLS Day Mission
RPLS Day seeks to foster a strong, caring, supportive community consisting of RPLS students, alumni, and friends who champion recreation, parks, and leisure for all.
2025 Schedule
Event Schedule:
12:30 p.m. | Doors open
1:00 p.m. | Networking in Motion
This session provides an opportunity to chat with students and professionals, recruit for employment opportunities, and enjoy the company of new and familiar faces.
2:00 p.m. | Hot Topics Panel
The return of an old favorite! Park and recreation leaders assemble to share their thoughts about current trends in the field. A fun way to keep up to date on emerging topics and bright ideas.
3:00 p.m. | RPLS Honors
This session honors the varied contributions of current students, alumni, former faculty, community members, and other friends of the program.
4:00 p.m. | 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.
6:00 p.m. | Closing Time
Though our time at the Civic Center may be ending, all are encouraged to continue socializing at the wide variety of restaurants and bars within walking distance.
Submit nominations for the RPLS awards/Honors
If you have any questions, contact Jonathan Hicks at 507-389-2747.
