Volume 6, Issue 24 November 23, 2016 Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter MBA STUDENTS IN SPORT REVENUE GENERATION EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES CLASS INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT 2950-3 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4951 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4952 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4950-12 CREDIT HOURS Dr. Fountain and his class recently attended Tech Night at Hard Rock Stadium. Congratulations to student Christopher Lynch (center) who won an autographed football. Although some of the students had toured the renovated stadium in the fall, they were exposed to new areas which specifically handle the sophisticated equipment which makes Hard Rock Stadium a state of the art facility. The event was led by Tery Howard, Chief Technology Officer, and Joe Curbelo, Director of Technology Services and Compliance. Thank you to the Miami Dolphins for extending this opportunity! 1 SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY: PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. FACULTY/PROGRAM COORDINATOR NCAA FACULTY ATHLETICS REP NEWSLETTER EDITOR DAVID SAIFMAN, MS. ADJUNCT FACULTY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERN- SHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CON- TACT: PROFESSOR OLSON onancy@nova.edu (954) 383-1132
SITE VISIT KEVIN SUAREZ UNIVERSITY SCHOOL PRACTICUM Kevin Suarez is pictured with Julian Pino to the left as they took a break while getting ready for several Friday afternoon/evening events for University School Athletics. U School has been rebranded from Suns to Sharks and shares a new building on campus with Special Olympics and Aquatics. The transition to the new building has kept Kevin busy this fall. He has helped organize several storage rooms for the various sports programs at U School. He helped set up the new weight rooms as well as help out with game operations. Confirming the officials for games and making sure that concessions are well-stocked are just a couple of the things which he has accomplished. Kevin is a member of the baseball team and is living proof that you can be a student-athlete and still get the experience which a practicum has to offer. 2
COMMUNITY EVENTS ALPHA CHI NATIONAL COLLEGE HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY NOVEMBER 18, 2016 Congratulations to Sport and Recreation Management majors Shawn Stricker and Cory Cody who are pictured with Professor Olson after they were officially inducted into the NSU Chapter of Alpha Chi. The organization is a coeducational academic honor society. Since 1922 its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY STONE CRAB DINNER St. Thomas University recently inducted Al Avila, GM for the Detroit Tigers, into their Sports Hall of Fame. NSU was wellrepresented along with Marlins employees who worked with Al Avila when he was a Marlins employee. It was a great night for fun and networking! Congratulations to our friends at STU who put on a great event! 3
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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 www.ncaa.org/scholarshipsandgrants. 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, 2017 6
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