NSU SPT NEWS Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter Volume 7, Issue 5, March 1. 2017 DEAN S LIST LUNCHEON Dean J. Preston Jones invited students with a 3.5 GPA or higher to lunch on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. In addition to lunch the audience heard an inspirational message from James Donnelly, a member of the NSU Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Sport and Recreation Management was well represented. Pictured here (clockwise) are Gabriela Alfaro Alvarado (Finance & Women s Soccer), Zachary Pearce, Dean Jones and Ryan Rottman. Seated at the table are Jeffrey Paszternak, Cory Cody and Jodice Woody (standing). Pictured below are Professor Olson, Jeffrey Paszternak and Dr. Finley. In This Issue Dean s List Luncheon Opportunities to Volunteer Intern Land a job Enhance your skills
TOWN OF DAVIE 5TH ANNUAL JAMES PRITTLE MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC Pictured above are Town of Davie Mayor Judy Paul and SPT Major Lindsay Kahrs. To the right is SPT Major Jason Swafford. The Town of Davie Parks and Recreation Department and Nova Southeastern University s Sport and Recreation Department continue to work together to give students a variety of experiences and in return the students are helping foster good things in our surrounding community. The 5th Annual James Prittle Golf Classic was held on February 24, 2017 to kick off the Orange Blossom Festival Weekend in Davie. The golf tournament benefits the Summer Youth Golf Program at the Davie Golf and Country Club. Two of our students, Lindsay Kahrs and Jason Swafford, volunteered to run the raffle both during the pre-golf event and out on the course. Over $800 was raised for the Youth Golf Program. Thank you to Dave Harris at the Davie Golf and Country Club for always including Nova Southeastern University in his tournament plans.
If you are interested in doing an internship with Miami FC (soccer), please contact Professor Olson. The organization has opportunities in the following areas: Creative Services (need experience/knowledge of 3D and Graphic Design) Corporate Social Responsibility Entertainment Fan Development & Marketing Public Relations Candidates must be spirited, enthusiastic, well spoken, willing to carry, lift, go up and down stairs. Have to work either at our Brickell office, by FIU South and/or our practice facility at St. Thomas. REGISTRATION FOR NEXT YEAR If you are interested in registering for a practicum or internship for the 2017 2018 academic year, please contact Professor Olson after Spring Break to set up a meeting to discuss your options. You cannot register without her permission.
INVITATION FROM ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY Although next week is spring break, students may want to take advantage of this special invitation from St. Thomas University. The President and CEO of Minor League Baseball is speaking at St. Thomas University on Wednesday, March 8 at 12:15 PM at the FFC Gymnasium. The 60 minute presentation will focus on job opportunities with Minor League Baseball. St. Thomas is located at 16401 NW 37 Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL.
VOLUNTEER Professor Olson serves as the Head Judge for the Marine Industries Association of South Florida s Plywood Regatta which takes place on April 1 & 2, 2017. She is looking for 1 2 college students to join her committee of judges. In addition, the overall committee needs volunteers to help set up on Friday, March 31, 2017. The event takes place at Dania Beach. Young teams of local students build boats out of plywood on Saturday and sail them on the Dania Cut-Off Canal on Sunday morning. It s a fantastic event. Contact Professor Olson if you are interested: onancy@nova.edu or (954) 383-1132.
If you are interested in the job above, you may send your resume directly to Robyn Feinstein: rfeinstein@marlins.com
SEE THE NEXT PAGE ON HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED.
SUPPORT MEN S AND WOMEN S GOLF GO SHARKS! On behalf of GolfRank and Nova Southeastern University, we would like to invite you to participate in the 2nd Annual GolfRankCorporate Shootout to Benefit the Nova Southeastern University Men's and Women's golf programs on Monday, March 6 th, 2017. This year s Corporate Shootout will take place at Grande Oaks Golf Club in Davie, Florida, where the movie Caddyshack was filmed. This is a great opportunity for your corporation to help support one of the most recognized college golf programs in the nation while spending a wonderful day of golf with clients, associates and friends. This year each participant will be receiving a custom DirectedForce Putter valued at $399 and each participant will receive a Grande Oaks Golf Club foursome valued at $600. http://www.directedforce.com This exclusive event is limited to 24 corporate teams (96 players) so please reserve your foursome early. Registration and continental breakfast will start at 7:30 a.m.and tee off will be a 8:30 a.m.shotgun start followed by lunch off the grill. Each foursome will be assigned a NSU golf athlete. The tournament format will be a 2-best ball net/1-best ball gross of the 5-person team with a maximum handicap of 18. However, you may play if your handicap is above 18, but you will only receive 18 strokes for the team. All golfers are required to have a USGA index or verification from a PGA professional. Winners of the event will have their names engraved on the perpetual trophy that will be on display at Grande Oaks with 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place teams also being awarded. All proceeds from the event will benefit NSU Men's and Women's Golf Programs which, between them, have 26 NCAA appearances and 6 National Championships. Please find the attachment below to register your corporate foursome. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, March 6 th as GolfRank presents the 2nd Annual Corporate Shootout for the benefit of the NSU Golf Programs. More information on the next page...
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY If interested, contact Adjunct Professor Sean Todd at sean@jasontaylorfoundation.com. ORANGE BOWL FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SHOWCASE The Orange Bowl held a football showcase at Nova Southeastern University on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Pictured to the left are Joshua Smith of the Orange Bowl and volunteer Jason Swafford from NSU. Congratulations to Jason who reads the newsletter and takes advantage of volunteer opportunities. He is building quite a resume!
WHO WE ARE AND HOW TO CONTACT US ENJOY SPRING BREAK NEXT NEWSLETTER MARCH 22, 2017 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 KELLY BRITTEN, M.S. ADJUNCT FACULTY SEAN TODD, M.S. ADJUNCT FACULTY INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT 2950-3 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4951 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4952 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4950-12 CREDIT HOURS Contact info@miasf.org or call 954-524- 2733 if you are interested in volunteering for the 40th Annual Waterway clean-up. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERN- SHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CON- TACT: PROFESSOR OLSON onancy@nova.edu (954) 383-1132