Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter. Nova Southeastern University. Volunteer Richard Mansell - More volunteers on pages 2 & 3

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1 Volume 6, Issue 23 November 9, 2016 Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter Volunteer Richard Mansell - More volunteers on pages 2 & 3 INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY: PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS SPT STUDENTS VOLUNTEER It s been a tradition for several years now. Students from Senior Seminar and other students representing NSU Sport and Recreation Management volunteer at the Hope Outreach Golf Tournament. Dr. Finley, pictured above, is on the tournament committee. After students stuffed goody bags, Dr. Finley gave last minute instructions to the students who served as hole monitors for the various contests. It was a day to support a local charity and network. Congratulations to the students who received many positive comments from the participants. 1 JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY PROGRAM COORDINATOR NCAA FACULTY ATHLETICS REP NEWSLETTER EDITOR DAVID SAIFMAN, MS. ADJUNCT FACULTY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT: PROFESSOR OLSON onancy@nova.edu (954)

2 HOPE OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS Above and moving clockwise: Dr. Finley and Autumn Cacicedo; Jeffrey Paszternak; Bryce Anderson and Shawn Stricker; and Antonio Rodriguez 2

3 HOPE OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS Above and moving clockwise: Kevin Suarez; Cory Cody; Jason Swafford; and Olivier Boulin Missing Gabby McCue who also volunteered. Photos by Dr. Jeffrey Fountain 3

4 SENIOR SEMINAR STUDENTS INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS The students in SPT 4850 recently presented the results of their informational interviews to their classmates. Each student picked someone who parallels a career of interest. Above and moving clockwise: Autumn Cacicedo and Cristina Blanco (Miami Marlins); Cory Cody and Bill Galante (Miami Dolphins); Olivier Boulin and Coach Greg Brown (NSU); and Jeffrey Paszternak and Chelsey Grenier (NSU). 4

5 MORE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS Above and moving clockwise: Richard Mansell and Christopher Carlin (NSU); Shawn Stricker and Mike Nobler (Miami Dolphins); Antonio Rodriguez and Phil Wiser (Coral Gables High School); Brandon Shore (Miami Dolphins) and Gabby McCue; and Kevin Suarez and Luis Gonzalez (St. Louis Cardinals). 5

6 Delray Beach Open World's only event with both the ATP Champions Tour & ATP World Tour tennis tournaments! Feb.17-26, 2017 * 30 NW 1 Ave, Delray Beach, FL * * 6

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8 LUNCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS! LEARN ABOUT CAREERS IN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2014 Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Inductee James Donnelly will be speaking at NSU on Thursday, November 17, 2016 about careers in Property Management and our new Property Management Minor, Mr. Donnelly is providing $100,000 + to students who pursue this minor! It s definitely worth checking out! When: November 17, 2016 Time: 12 Noon - 1:00 PM Where: Carl DeSantis Building, 5th Floor Board of Governors Conference Room RSVP: Dr. Fred Forgey, fforgey@nova.edu James Donnelly, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Castle Group ( The focus of his talk will be "Career Opportunities in Property Management" and a discussion regarding multiple scholarship opportunities associated with the new Property Management Minor ( propertymanagement) at Nova Southeastern University. 8

9 AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION The AJGA s internship program is the backbone of the AJGA. Don t miss out on a great experience to network your way into the golf and/or sports industry. To learn more and apply, please visit Deadlines are approaching for the spring internship (November 7) and the summer deadline is January 15. For all inquiries, contact Lauren Shelly, Director of Recruiting (lshelly@ajga.org). NEWS AND NOTES CONGRATULATIONS! George Heredia - Sports Sales Account Representative at Fanatics Stephen Rafferty - Social Media Specialist at Town of Davie Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts 9

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11 NCAA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES The NCAA scholarship applications are now open. The NCAA supports student-athlete success on the field, in the classroom and for life by awarding scholarships to help current and former college athletes pursue additional educational opportunities. The scholarships are awarded to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. Recently Professor Olson had the opportunity to see three of the scholarships awarded at the Faculty Athletics Representative Association s Awards Dinner. You can find out more about the scholarships at Contact Professor Olson if you think you qualify and are interested. The FAR must initiate the application. Here is a quick overview of available scholarships: Jim McKay Scholarship which honors the legacy of pioneer sports journalist, Jim McKay. The applicant need not be a major in communication but should demonstrate achievement in sport communication, public relations or at least show a contribution to the field. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.5 or better Competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a NCAA institution Deadline to apply: January 13, 2017 Walter Byers Graduate Scholarship is awarded as a means of recognizing the contributions of the former executive director through encouraging excellence in academic performance by student-athletes. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.5 or better Competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a NCAA institution Deadline to apply: January 13, 2017 NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship Program awards scholarships to student-athletes who excel academically and athletically and who are at least in their final year of intercollegiate athletics competition. Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.2 or better Competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a NCAA institution Deadlines for opening and receiving applications vary according to season: Fall - Opened September 15, 2016 and must apply by January 27, 2017 Winter - Opens January 6, 2017 and must apply by March 31, 2017 Spring - Opens March 15, 2017 and must apply by June 9,

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