Volume 6, Issue 6 March 9, 2016 Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT 2950-3 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4951 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4952 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4950-12 CREDIT HOURS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY: PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR STUDENTS CONTINUE TO VOLUNTEER! Tony Cedeno and Christopher Lynch, pictured above, handed out goody bags at the 4th Annual James B. Pirtle Orange Blossom Festival Memorial Golf Classic on Friday, February 26, 2016 in support of Youth Golf Programs in Davie. We can always count on Patrick Lillis, upper right, who also volunteered. All three students are in the MBA Sport Revenue Generation Program at NSU. There is a lot to gain through volunteering. Experience and networking are often some of the best lessons when it comes to learning. 1 NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY NEWSLETTER EDITOR GEORGE STIEREN, M.S. ADJUNCT FACULTY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT: PROFESSOR OLSON onancy@nova.edu (954) 383-1132
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SPRING SPEAKERS SERIES NSU SPT students are invited to hear the following speakers. However, you must contact Professor Olson via email to make a reservation. Contact her at onancy@nova.edu. DATE TIME SPEAKER POSITION March 10, 2016 10:30-11:30 AM John Sulser Producer of Marlins Baseball, Fox Sports Florida March 15, 2016 6:30-7:30 PM Steve Focazio Director of Development, NSU Athletics and H. Wayne Huizenga College of Business and Entrepreneurship March 22, 2016 6:30-7:30 PM Rich Waltz Marlins Play-by-Play Announcer, Fox Sports Florida March 29, 2016 10:30-11:30 AM Joe Cicini Security for Miami Dolphins and former FBI Agent April 5, 2016 6:30-7:30 PM Joe Schumacker President/CEO of SpareZ Bowling Center April 7, 2016 10:30-11:30 AM April 12, 2016 10:30-11:30 AM Chelsey Grenier & Drew Auguste, Don Taft University Center Cliff Floyd Event and Operations Managers Former Major Leaguer and current MLB TV Network and Radio Analyst 3
BUSINESS OF SPORTS STUDENT ASSOCIATION Future Sport Business Professionals We are looking forward to seeing students interested in jumpstarting their career, but also getting socially acquainted with the many future sport business professionals we have! IT S NEVER TOO LATE TO GET INVOLVED TUESDAY MARCH 22 DESANTIS ROOM 1047 @ 7:00PM For More Information Contact Tiffany Kelly: tk384@nova.edu Business Development Intern (now, summer & fall) Contact: Andrew Wilson, Director of Marketing, if interested. C: 305-450-0227, O: 305-933-8308 x 123, E: awilson@trianglefs.com MIAMI MIDNITES The Miami Midnites, a professional developmental basketball team in South Florida, competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and are defending back-to-back Florida Basketball Association (FBA) champions. Business Development intern candidates will be responsible for the following requirements and should possess the qualifications listed below. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor's degree in communications, business, marketing (or similar field) or Sports Management from four-year college or university required A minimum of approximately three years of successful sales experience in the South Florida Market with a well-established network of clients in the South Florida area preferred Extensive Knowledge of the South Florida market, specifically related to corporate sponsorships, and sport youth groups. Generate New Business in the South Florida market via Corporate Partnerships and Ticket Sales through individual and group outing ticket packages An aggressive, sales professional who leads by example, possesses the ability to establish solid business relationships, maintains a professional attitude and maximizes opportunities to increase revenue potential Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related computer skills required 4
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FOR STUDENTS NSU ATHLETICS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS We have volunteer opportunities for next week's Track and Field meet- Wednesday, March 16. We have 6 spots available from 7:00 AM- 12:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be provided and we will be transporting our workers to and from the event. I need to have this staffed by the end of this week. Please respond if you are available. Spaces will be filled on a first come- first serve basis. Please DO NOT commit to working unless you will be able to follow through. Contact Ryan Romero at rromero@nova.edu, (954) 262-8283 or Kavan Thompson (321) 848-3359. 6
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FROM THE BASKETBALL COURT... TO THE INTRACOASTAL... & ON TO THE GOLF COURSE Jennifer Bucknell, Marketing Coordinator for the Office of Regional Campuses at NSU, sent us this great shot of Julia Salmio who is an intern for the Cadillac Championship at Doral where she was busy handling social media for the tournament. Julia is from Finland and played basketball and rowed for the NSU Sharks. She is a member of BSSA. Just In! Robert Willis, Samantha Rommel, Julia Salmio and Tiffany Kelly enjoy the BSSA Social at the World Golf Championships Cadillac Championship at Doral Country Club. 9