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This is the official page of the University of New Hampshire's Recreation Management and Policy Department!

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Welcome back, RMP!

Join us for our annual Tacos & Tie Dye event 🌮🎨, featuring tacos from Las Olas, fresh RMP tees to tie dye, cool prizes, and the chance to learn more about RMP! 👕✨

*See any RMP faculty or staff member to get tickets, bring a friend and come hungry!

📅 Tuesday, Oct 22
🕐 12:40–2:00 PM
📍 Hewitt Lawn

🌧️📆 October 29th

#TacosAndTieDye #RMPEvents #unh #wildcats taken in Hewitt Hall by @unhrmp

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Here’s a sneak peek into OUT 547: Lead Rock Climbing, and a view from one of their recent labs at Acadia National Park! 🌅

Students develop both technical skills and the necessary judgement associated with multi-pitch traditional lead climbing in this course. Topics discussed include rappelling, knots, climbing technique and much more!🧗

Check out RMP’s other classes with Lecturer Nate Fitch if you’re interested in climbing and outdoor adventures! by @unhrmp

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RMP student, Sam Schulz, spent his summer working at Yosemite National Park as a park ranger.

Reflecting on his experience with the National Park Service, Sam said: "This past summer, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to work in Yosemite National Park. Since I had never been to the West Coast before, it was an amazing to be able to experience the Sierra Nevada Mountains and see giant sequoia trees. Most of my work was in a giant sequoia tree grove, which is home to giant sequoia trees that are thousands of years old, some around 3,000 years old. A lot of my daily work was traffic management and visitor services.

I also had opportunities to assist with emergencies and wildlife situations. It was really interesting to see how such a large agency operates and learn more about the different responsibilities of the NPS. It was a really rewarding experience, and I learned a lot throughout the summer. Being able to work around these amazing natural resources every day helped me connect some of what I have been learning in school, especially with my forestry minor, to real situations in the field. One thing I really enjoyed was getting to interact with visitors from all over the world and help them experience the park."

#unhwildcats #yosemite #studentfeature taken in Yosemite National Park by @unhrmp

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11 days ago

The RMP Department recently hosted a reception at The Three Chimneys Inn to celebrate our 2026 graduating seniors and all of their hard work.

We are so proud of all our students and know they will do great things as recreation professionals out in the field!

During the reception, RMP Seniors Emma Schmidt, Lily Putnam Resnick, Abigail Condon, Ian Manning, and Alex Peshkov were awarded certificates in recognition of their achievements while at UNH.

Emma - Department Scholar Award
Lily - Outstanding Student Award
Abigail - Future Professional Award in the field of Tourism and Event Management
Ian - Future Professional Award in the field of Outdoor Leadership and Management
Alex - Future Professional Award in the field of Therapeutic Recreation

Additionally, Pam McPhee was given the 2026 RMP Hall of Fame award in recognition of her work with the UNH Browne Center.

Congrats to the Recreation Management and Policy Class of 2026!

#UNHClassOf2026 #UNHRMP #UNHCHHS #UNH

Josina Garnham and Brent Bell presenting the RMP Hall of Fame award to Pam McPhee

RMP Professor & Chair, Jayson Seaman, presenting Emma Schmidt with the 2026 Department Scholar award

Sean McLaughlin and Jayson Seaman presenting Lily Putnam Resnick with the 2026 Outstanding Student Award

Sean McLaughlin and Abigail Condon, the winner of the 2026 TEM Future Professional Award

Nate Fitch and Ian Manning, the winner of the 2026 OLM Future Professional Award

Matt Frye and Alex Peshkov, the winner of the 2026 TR Future Professional Award taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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3 months ago

🎉 A huge congratulations to our RMP Master’s students who graduated recently!

The department celebrated all of their hard work with a BBQ send off at The Browne Center Corroboree Yurt.

We’re so proud this group and we can’t wait to see what they do next!

#unhwildcats by @unhrmp

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4 months ago

Granite Outdoor Industry Day: The Barn Raiser is coming up on Jun 10th and we’re looking for volunteers to help out! The Barn Raiser is a great opportunity to network with outdoor recreation professionals!

If you are an RMP student and are interested in volunteering, please email Lauren Ferguson (Lauren.Ferguson@unh.edu). by @unhrmp

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5 months ago

Seasonal job alert!
Park Interpreter (260003N1)

📍Salisbury and Sandy Point State Reservation
🗓️ 5/31/2026 - 10/12/2026
⏳ 40 hours/week

The Interpreter will help with nature programming (environment, animals, tide pooling, camp fires, etc) for visitors at both Salisbury and Sandy Point State Reservation. The Interpreter will also work closely with people in the visitor services department.

Find the link in our bio for the full job description and application! Apply soon if you’re interested! by @unhrmp

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5 months ago

🌟Happy Faculty Feature Friday and Congratulations to Associate Professor Patti Craig on her retirement! 🎉

After nearly 40 years in the field of recreational therapy, Patti is retiring from UNH in May 2026, leaving behind an incredible legacy of leadership, mentorship, teaching, and service. Patti is a nationally certified and NH state licensed recreational therapist (CTRS/L) whose career has focused on improving health and wellness outcomes for individuals with disabilities through recreational therapy, adaptive sports, health promotion, and life skills development.

Patti joined UNH in 1999, beginning her journey with Northeast Passage while also teaching RMP 501. Over the past 27 years, she has served the RMP Department in countless roles, including Internship Coordinator, Graduate Program Coordinator, Interim Department Chair, Associate Department Chair, and more. In 2015, she was promoted and tenured to Associate Professor.

Her passion for student learning, service-learning pedagogy, and clinical education has had a lasting impact on generations of students and colleagues alike. Patti’s dedication, compassion, and leadership have helped shape the RMP community into what it is today.

Please join us in thanking Patti for her years of service and wishing her the very best as she begins her next life adventure! 💙🐾

Swipe to read more about Patti’s journey!
To access our guestbook, click https://guestbook.tv/user/?code=Patti or visit http://guestbook.tv on your phone and enter the code: Patti.

#unh #rmp #unhrmp #unhchhs #gocats💙 taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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5 months ago

A huge congratulations to Kristina Robb, one of our graduate students in the Recreation Administration option, for completing the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2026! 🏃‍♀️🎉

Kristina not only finished the race, but achieved a personal best time of 2:57:47, an incredible accomplishment!

Beyond her own running achievements, Kristina also gives back as a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run NH, a nonprofit dedicated to helping girls build confidence, recognize their potential, and overcome limiting gender expectations. Their programs go far beyond running—they support girls at a critical age when confidence and physical activity often decline.
Since 2001, Girls on the Run NH has made an amazing impact across the state:

✨ 24,000+ girls served across all 10 NH counties
✨ 2,400+ volunteer coaches inspiring the next generation
✨ Programs in 220+ locations
✨ Two 8-week seasons each year (spring & fall)
✨ In 2024 alone: 2,242 girls and 512 coaches participated

We are so proud of Kristina for both her athletic achievement and her dedication to empowering others in the recreation space! 💛 taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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6 months ago

🌟Happy Faculty Feature Friday! 🌟

Meet Outdoor Leadership Management Associate Professor Brent Bell!

Brent began his journey in recreation right here at UNH, where he is now a proud alum. After graduating, he gained hands-on experience as a wilderness therapist, ski patroller, Outward Bound instructor, and program director before transitioning into research and teaching, and ultimately returning to UNH!

He is passionate about teaching concepts surrounding the health of small groups and teams, and believes that high-performing groups are fun, and fun groups are high-performing.

Brent is currently in China working at Beijing Sport University, and we’re excited to welcome him back soon to hear all about his experiences abroad 🌏

We are so grateful for all that Brent does for our department! 💙

#unh #unhrmp #facultyfeaturefriday #gocats💙 taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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6 months ago

Recently, RMP hosted “Warm Bowls, Warm Hearts – RMP Soup & Chili Cookoff” 🍲❤️

Faculty, staff, and students came together to compete for top honors with their homemade soups, chilis, and sides, bringing the perfect mix of creativity, flavor, and community spirit!

A huge thank you to Patti Craig, Rebecca Gowing, and Ethan O’Leary for organizing and coordinating such an amazing event 👏

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:

• Golden Ladle (Best Overall Soup): Nate Fitch
• Comfort Classic (Most Heart-Warming): Ethan O’Leary
• Chili Champion (Best Overall): Jessie Bennett
• Boldest Flavor (Most Dynamic & Memorable Taste): Jeff Frigon
• Best Bread Award: Patti Craig
• Fresh & Tangy Award: Cindy Hartman

Thank you to everyone who participated and joined us, we loved seeing our RMP community come together! 💙

#unh #unhrmp #warmbowlswarmhearts #unhchhs #gocats taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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6 months ago

Today is the LAST DAY of the (603) Challenge, and we are so close to reaching our donor goal to unlock additional bonuses! 🎉

To celebrate the final day, we’re highlighting some of our students who have benefited from the generous support of (603) donations. Meet Aaron Harris, John Bean, and Quinn Markham— recent December graduates of the program who are continuing their education and careers at UNH!

Along with fellow RMP students, they attended the Northern New England Recreation and Parks Conference at the Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, where they participated in networking events, attended educational sessions, connected with local vendors and recreation professionals, and explored job and internship opportunities across New England.

Here’s what they had to say about their experience!

Supporting Recreation Management & Policy means you play a direct role in helping students pursue their passions, and unlock awesome opportunities like travel and special conferences.

Consider making a gift today through the link in our bio!

#unh #unh603 #unhrmp #unh603challenge #unhchhs taken in University of New Hampshire by @unhrmp

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