Volume 4, Issue 3 January 29, 2014 Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter MBA ADVISORY BOARD Left to Right: Professor Olson (NSU), Jennifer Strum (Miami HEAT and AAA), Dr. Fountain (NSU), Diana Morales (NSU Grad), Anthony Jabara (Florida Panthers and BB&T Center), Jeff Adams (Miami Marlins), Dr. Finley (NSU), Mitch Morrall (Orange Bowl Committee), and Bill Galante (Miami Dolphins). Not pictured: Melissa Fronstin (NSU Arena), Melissa Kuper (Consultant) and John Valek (Fox Sports Florida). The MBA with a concentration in Sport Revenue Generation has an outstanding group of professionals which give guidance to the program. They met on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at NSU for lunch and conversation. The meeting was an opportunity to update the board as we approach our first anniversary of the program. Each member was helpful in discussing current trends, especially regarding technology, and what we should be teaching our students. The board was invited to attend SPT Night at the UC on February 26, 2014 so that they can meet graduate and undergraduate students in the SPT programs. Make plans to attend so you can network with the board! COURSES 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 UNDER- GRADUATE AFFAIRS JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY NEWSLETTER EDITOR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT PROFESSOR OLSON: onancy@nova.edu (954) 383-1132
CLIFF FLOYD GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINE TO APPLY: APRIL 1, 2014 http://www.huizenga.nova.edu/currentstudents/scholarships.cfm Contact Dr. Finley if you have any questions. Graduate Scholarships Cliff Floyd Foundation Scholarship Award Amount: $3,000 one-time award April 1, 2014 Requirements: Must be a graduate full-time student currently enrolled at the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School. Pursuing an M.B.A. in Sport Revenue Generation. Graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). 500-word essay outlining your contributions to the sport and recreation community either through volunteerism and/or work experience. Students are permitted to re-apply for scholarship providing student maintains GPA of 3.0 Required Documentation: Completed Application Official transcripts in sealed envelope Essay Undergraduate Scholarships Cliff Floyd Foundation Scholarship Award Amount: $3,000 one-time award Requirements: Must be an undergraduate full-time student currently enrolled at the H. Wayne Huizenga Business School. Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Sport and Recreation Management. Undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 500-word essay outlining your contributions to the sport and recreation community either through volunteerism and/or work experience. Students are permitted to re-apply for scholarship providing student maintain GPA of 3.5 Required Documentation: Completed Application Official transcripts in sealed envelope Essay
CONGRATULATIONS DR. FINLEY Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce my appointment of Dr. Peter Finley to Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Affairs. In his new role, Peter will assist the HSBE in our efforts to achieve Vision 2020. Dr. Finley joined the HSBE faculty in 2005 as Assistant Professor of our undergraduate Sports & Recreation Management Program. His contributions to improve the overall quality of the program and the undergraduate student experience is significant. Please join me in congratulating and supporting Peter in his new assignment. Dr. J. Preston Jones Dean H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business & Entrepreneurship
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CONGRATULATIONS DESIRE VANTERPOOL We love to get this type of letter. Let us know what s happening with you... Hi Ms. Olson! Happy New Year! Hope all is well with you. Great and exciting news to share with you and with the NSU community. I got a full-time job with Turnberry Isle Miami working as a Tee Time Coordinator. Thank you for your continual support and assistance. Best wishes,