NSU SPT NEWS

In This Issue

Dean’s List Luncheon

Opportunities to

Volunteer

Intern

Land a job

Enhance your skills

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. Pic-

tured 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.

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 Universi-

ty’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 surround-

ing 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 Flori-

da’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 re-

sume 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 mov-ie 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 fol-lowed 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 3rd

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 6th 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 Satur-

day, February 25, 2017. Pictured to the left

are Joshua Smith of the Orange Bowl and

volunteer Jason Swafford from NSU. Con-

gratulations to Jason who reads the news-

letter and takes advantage of volunteer op-

portunities. He is building quite a resume!

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

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT

NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES

INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERN-

SHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CON-

TACT:

PROFESSOR OLSON

onancy@nova.edu

(954) 383-1132

WHO WE ARE AND

HOW TO CONTACT US

Contact info@miasf.org or call 954-524-

2733 if you are interested in volunteering

for the 40th Annual Waterway clean-up.

ENJOY SPRING BREAK

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MARCH 22, 2017