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Columbus 2011
We had four MSA students travel to Colombus, OH on March 25-27, for a weekend excusion where our students met with individuals from both intercollegiate and professional organizations, and were able to attend Columbus Crew and Columbus Blue Jackets games. On the first day of the weekend, our students toured of Ohio Stadium, home of the Ohio State University football team, gaining insight into the event management and operations of a major venue. The next day, they met with a representative from the Columbus Crew and toured Crew Stadium, where they learned about the overall fan experience as well as witnessed that experience from the stands. On the last day of the weekend, our students networked with important people in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization, including Larry Hoepfner (Executive VP of Business Operations) and Cheryl Sparks (Director of Human Resources), as well as several others, where they received some great advice on the field and insight into the business of running an NHL team. They were also able to attend a hockey game and have their picture taken with the Stanley Cup, which was at the arena on tour. Overall, our group had an excellent weekend, and gained some invaluable insight as they pursue careers in sport.
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SEME Conference - Washington DC 2011
Four of our students traveled to Washington D.C. to attend the Sports Events Marketing Experience (SEME) Conference, which was held March 25-26 at Washington Nationals Park. The conference consisted of panel discussions, interactive workshops and breakout sessions that allowed the students unique one-on-one time with several accomplished executives and panelists. The keynote speakers consisted of Matt Mirchin, Senior VP of Sports Marketing at Under Armour, Jon Archar, VP of Marketing/Creative Services at ESPN Networks, and Tim Bronsnan, Executive VP of Business for the MLB.
MAAC Basketball Championships - Bridgeport 2011
From March 3-7, seven of our MSA students traveled to Bridgeport, CT to volunteer on the game staff at the Men’s and Women’s MAAC Basketball Championships. Their duties included game operations, media relations, assistance with in-game promotional activities, and several more as necessary in hosting the annual event. Each of the students was able to meet with Rich Ensor, the commissioner of the MAAC, as well as build professional relationships with other members of the conference staff. We hope to continue our working relationship with the MAAC and we look forward to having more students volunteer at the tournament next year in Springfield, MA.
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Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference - Indianapolis 2011
Seven MSA students attended the 2011 Sports Management Worldwide Career Conference in Indianapolis, IN from February 25-26, which coincided with the 2011 NFL Combine. As well as seeing how the city of Indianapolis managed such a large event, our students were able to network with industry professionals and gain new insights on professional development in sport.
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NSF Case Cup Competition - Louisville 2011
Four of our MSA students, along with Dr. O'Rourke, traveled to Louisville, KY from January 29th to 1st of February, to attend the National Sports Forum and compete in the Case Cup Competition. Canisius competed against 8 other schools with programs in Sport Management/Sport Administration, from all across the US, in the competition. Students were presented a real life case study to analyze and present on within a 24 hour period. Once the competition was completed, our students also attended the National Sports Forum and were able to network with professionals in the sports industry. We look forward to potentially sending students again next year!
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NCAA Convention - San Antonio 2011
Five MSA students attended the NCAA Convention in San Antonio from January 11-14. Each year, the NCAA holds the Convention in a major US city, where delegates from colleges across all 3 divisions vote on new legislation and attend both educational and business sessions. The Convention also serves as a meeting place for a scholarly colloquium on prevalent issues in the NCAA, as well as the NCAA Trade Show, and all of these opportunities afforded our MSA students a chance to network professionally with others in intercollegiate athletics. Our five students had an enjoyable experience, as they met with athletic directors and others in college sport in San Antonio, and attended informational sessions on topics such as sports betting, the role social media can play in intercollegiate sport, and amateurism/eligibility topics. Another highlight was the Opening Business session, where Joe Paterno was presented the Gerald Ford award for his continued leadership in college sport. The Convention was an invaluable opportunity to look into college sports as a career path; we hope to send more students next year!
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Baseball Winter Meetings - Orlando 2010
The trip to the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings was a great experience for the 9 MSA students that attended both the conference and job fair at Disney's Swan and Dolphin Resorts from December 6-8. The first day of the event, our students attended a workshop dealing with "The Business of Baseball," where numerous executives from Minor League teams spoke about their experiences and what young job seekers should expect. The following days were reserved for interviews that were conducted on-site at the resorts--over 400 jobs were posted by minor league and major league organizations from all over the country. The trip concluded with another networking opportunity at the annual Gala, put on by the conference for executives and job seekers. The MSA group also attended an Orlando Magic basketball game, at their brand new Amway Center, in downtown Orlando.
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St. Luke's Thanksgiving 2010
As part of the MSA Society's commitment to community service, during November, 17 MSA students went to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy, on either Saturday the 20th, or Monday the 22nd, to help them during their annual Thanksgiving basket drive. With the help of our Canisius students, St. Luke's Mission of Mercy was able to provide over 4,000 grocery bags full of food to the less fortunate for Thanksgiving. Our students helped prepare the bags, load them into vans to deliver them where they were needed across the city, and also assisted in organizing donated clothing, all in the spirit of helping those in need. Our MSA students were grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community, as even the cold rain on Monday couldn't keep our MSA students from helping others!
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Soup Kitchen 2010
Earlier this October, 5 MSA Students traveled to the Buffalo Soup Kitchen, where they assisted other volunteers and staff in preparing and serving a hearty meal to those in need within the Buffalo Community. With over 30 Million Americans affected by hunger each year, the volunteers at the Buffalo Soup Kitchen work tirelessly to tackle this ongoing issue. The MSA students were humbled by their experience and look forward to assisting this organization in the near future!
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St. Monica's "Day at Canisius": November 2010
Maggie Martini and Kristie Ross, two MSA students, spent a day early this November with five 8th-graders from St. Monica's School in Buffalo. Their goal was to give the students an opportunity to experience being a college student at Canisius. They took them on a tour around campus: visiting the library, various classrooms and dorm buildings, and ended the tour in the cafeteria where each of the students ate lunch. After that, they brought the students to the Koessler Athletic Center where they had the opportunity to see the women's basketball locker room and visit with a few of the players. Following that, the students watched some of the volleyball practice and met with the team to ask them questions. They wrapped up the week by attending the volleyball game on the following Sunday. Two of the students participated in a promotional event where they each won a pair of GRIFFS shorts. Overall, they enjoyed "a day at Canisius" and are looking forward to further upcoming events.
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ECAC Convention 2010
Four MSA students traveled to Hyannis, MA to attend the ECAC Convention on September 26-28. Their goal was to promote the Canisius College Sport Administration Online Program, which is only a few years old, but is already attracting people from all across the country. They were able to meet with ECAC athletic directors and other industry professionals looking to pursue a Master's degree in Sport Administration. Overall, the trip was a success, as our students were able to network with many people in the sport industry and promote the program to those who were interested.
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Chicago 2009
14 MSA students had the opportunity to travel to Chicago, Illinois for the annual fall trip. The trip took place over five days, November 14th to the 18th. The students had time to experience Chi-Town and see a whole new side of the sports industry. They visited DePaul University, took a tour of the White Sox Stadium and met with front office employees, went to a Chicago Bulls game, and met with various people at a luncheon at the famous Fogo de Chao.
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New Orleans 2009
17 MSA students had the opportunity to travel to New Orleans for its annual spring trip. The trip took place over five days from April 4th to 9th. While experiencing the more cultural aspect of New Orleans the group got down to business and met the representatives from LSU, the Saints and the Hornets.
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New York City 2009
Several MSA students travelled to New York City to meet with officials with the NFL, NBA and GENESCO Marketing. We hope to see several MSA students in top positions there soon!
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Habitat For Humanity 2007
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