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In Memoriam: Long Term NIRSA Member Warren Williamson
Warren E. Williamson, NIRSA member since 1959, died
November 9, 2004 in
After receiving his bachelor's and master’s degrees at
As coordinator of intramural and recreational sports at
SDSU, Williamson saw the program grow from six to 35 structured activities. In
addition, he assisted in the establishment of the club sports program, which
grew to field teams in 11 different activities; and helped develop the Century
Fitness Club. Williamson's leadership was also responsible for the popular free
play and open recreation programs at SDSU.
Williamson retired from the faculty at SDSU in June of 1987, after
serving 31 years. On
his retirement from SDSU, Governor George S. Mickelson proclaimed June 30, 1987,
as Warren E. Williamson Day in
About a year and a half ago, Williamson contacted NNC staff
member Mary Callender, who had been a student of his while at SDSU.
Williamson had been good friends with NIRSA Past President Paul Gunsten,
and Mrs. Gunsten had contacted him about what to do with some NIRSA memorabilia
she thought shouldn’t be thrown away. Williamson
forwarded the “Shares in the Future of NIRSA” certificates which are now
framed and hang in the NIRSA lobby.
Memorials
should be directed to the Warren E. Williamson Scholarship Fund at SDSU.
If you would like to send Mrs. Dorothy Williamson and the family a card,
her address is