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Networking at the Fall 2015 “Career Night in Sport” Event

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Undergraduate Sport Management Students Network with Profesionals “A Career in Sports Night” at UConn Alumni Center

Seeking advice, stories of inspiration and the opportunity to network with industry professionals, more than 60 UConn undergraduate students flocked to “A Career in Sports Night” on October 19, an event featuring networking opportunities and interactive discussions with more than 20 UConn alumni currently working in the sport industry.

Organized and hosted jointly by UConn’s Center for Career Development, Alumni Association and Sport Management Program, the event was opened by UConn’s Director of Major Gifts, Meg Culmo (’92), who encouraged the students to make the most of such events, as students who came through UConn 10 years ago never had such great interactive opportunities.

Speaking from experience, the UConn communications major, UConn women’s basketball captain and NCAA championship-winning assistant coach never thought her career in broadcasting could lead to a job as a political lobbyist or her current position at UConn focusing on fundraising efforts for capital
projects and engaging former UConn student-athletes. Doing her best in each of the roles she performed opened up unexpected doors and networking opportunities with a people in a wide array of industries over the years that has led her to her current job, which she loves passionately as it is full of great people, challenges, and great reward in supporting the institution that helped provide much of the infrastructure of her own success.

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A huge thanks to all of our UConn alumni who participated in the event!

Alyssa Budkofsky: Assistant Athletic Director for Men’s Basketball Academic Support at Quinnipiac University

Billy Haubrich: ESPN Multimedia Sales Research Manager

Brent Colborne: Associate Manager at ESPN

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Dave Longo: Athletic Facilities and Operations Manager at Brown University

Jenny Gobin: Motion Graphics Operator at ESPN

Joel Satin: WWE Marketing and Business Operations Executive in Media and Sports

Kate Mainelli: NBC Olympic Sales Marketing Manager

Kirsten Britton: Assistant Director of Athletics/Event Management at UConn

Leigh Michaud: ESPN Remote Production Operations

Lindsey Lemoine: Assistant Director of Video Services at UConn

Lisa Misipeka: UConn Track Assistant Coach/Director of Operations (3x Olympian)

Meg Angeletti: Section Marketing Strategist at USTA

Meg Culmo: Director of Major Gifts at UConn

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Ronnie Balzano: Digital Client Services Coordinator at Major League Baseball

Sarah Griffin: Sales Coordinator, Affiliates Sales and Marketing at ESPN

Taylor Whiting: Tournament Assistant at Travelers Championship PGA Tour Event

Zack Wainwright: Assistant Ticket Office Manager at Brown University

Aaron Watson: Supervisor at ESPN in Broadcast Media

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A Career in Sports Night – Fall 2015 Edition

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A Career in Sports Night | Oct. 19, 2015, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Register Now | UConn Center for Career Development and UConn Sport Management Alumni Community.

The UConn Center for Career Development, UConn Alumni Relations and the Sport Management Program are proud to host “A Career in Sports Night” on Monday, October 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include professionals in the sports industry, alumni, staff, faculty and students.This event is for undergraduate juniors and seniors and graduate students only. An additional event will be held during the Spring Semester that will be open to all students.

With a strong Sport Management program here in the “Basketball Capital of the World,” our goal is to offer students valuable insights into the opportunities available in the sports industry. Students will have opportunities to network, obtain information related to their career field and create beneficial relationships that will help them as they get closer to graduation.

This event is free, but you must pre-register. For more information, please contact Nellie Schafer at 860.486.9227.

Sport Management Tailgate @ UConn vs. SFU on Oct. 17

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Sport Management Tailgate @ UConn vs. SFU on Oct. 17

Fall is here and there’s no better time to watch UConn Football at Rentschler Field!

Come join the UConn Sport Management Community at Rentschler Field as we warm up for the big Homecoming football game versus the University of South Florida on Saturday, October 17!

The game kicks off at high noon at Rentschler Field, so please join us any time from 9am in the parking lot – the Sport Management team will provide the food and festive atmosphere, so all you need to do is bring your friends and family (and drinks of your choice), and be ready to have a great time!

UConn Sport Management alumni, students, friends & family are all welcome!

Please RSVP to Nellie Schafer by October 16 so that the team can make sure we have all the supplies we need for the fiesta.

Go Huskies!

UConn SMP Hartford Graduate Student/Alumni Networking Event

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UConn SMP Hartford Graduate Student/Alumni Networking Event

UConn’s Sport Management faculty, together with alumni, current/new graduate students and friends of the Sport Management Program, kicked off the 2015-2016 academic year with an evening networking event in downtown Hartford.

“Never underestimate the power of networking,” one alumni noted. “My first two jobs in the industry were a direct result of the relationships I had developed with people as a part of UConn’s Sport Management Program. You never know where a conversation may lead!”

It was a beautiful and warm evening, enjoyed by all who attended – many thanks to everyone who supported this event. Please contact sport-management-alumni@uconn.edu to be notified of future UConn SMP Alumni events.

For more information on the UConn Sport Management graduate programs, please click here for more information or contact the department head, Dr. Jennifer Bruening (jennifer.bruening@uconn.edu).

 

SMP Alumni Community Happy Hour in NYC

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SMP Alumni Community Happy Hour in NYC

New York area members of the UConn Sport Management Alumni Community gathered on June 30 for a happy hour event in New York City.

The event kicked off a summer of multiple alumni events for the program. Professionals from various sport management backgrounds and careers connected and networked while enjoying picturesque views of the New York City skyline.

Many thanks to all who attended, and a special thanks to alumnus Alex Friedman for graciously hosting the event!

For more information on upcoming UCONN Sport Management Alumni events please contact Jennifer Bruening (jennifer.bruening@uconn.edu).

 

A Career in Sports Night

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More than 150 Students Attend “A Career in Sports Night” at UConn Alumni Center

 

Seeking advice, stories of inspiration and the opportunity to network with industry professionals, more than 150 UConn students flocked to “A Career in Sports Night” on February 26, an event featuring breakout sessions and interactive discussions with 16 UConn alumni currently working in the sports industry.

Organized and hosted jointly by UConn’s Center for Career Development, Alumni Association and Sport Management Program, the event was opened by UConn’s Director of Major Gifts, Meg Culmo (’92), who encouraged the students to not ever put limits on what they might do in the future.

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UConn’s “A Career in Sports Night”, Feb. 26, 2015

Speaking from experience, the UConn communications major, UConn women’s basketball captain and NCAA championship-winning assistant coach never thought her career in broadcasting could lead to a job as a political lobbyist or her current position at UConn focusing on fundraising efforts for capital projects and engaging former UConn student-athletes. Doing her best in each of the roles she performed opened up unexpected doors and networking opportunities with a people in a wide array of industries over the years that has led her to her current job, which she loves passionately as it is full of great people, challenges, and great reward in supporting the institution that helped provide much of the infrastructure of her own success.

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UConn’s “A Career in Sports Night”, Feb. 26, 2015

After introductions, student divided into four breakout sessions – Finding a Career in Sports, Sports in Education & the Community, Broadcasting & Journalism, and Women Working in Sports. Each breakout session featured 3-4 UConn alumni who are experts in the session topic and shared their personal stories of how they got their jobs, what challenges they faced as they tried to break into the sports industry workforce, how the job has changed since they were students and what recommendations or advice they would give to students as they enter the market.

UConn's "A Career in Sports Night", Feb. 26, 2015
UConn’s “A Career in Sports Night”, Feb. 26, 2015

Rotating to a second group session at the evening’s halfway point, students had the opportunity to learn from a whole new group of alumni. At the end of the evening, all students and alumni participated in an open networking session – giving the opportunity for personal exchanges of information and laying the groundwork for future contact between current students and the alumni team.

A huge thanks to all of our UConn alumni who participated in the event!

Meg Culmo, Brent Colborne, Alyssa Davanzo, Billy Haubrich, Allison Cantor, Paul Gagnon, Kristen Hargis, David Longo, Kirsten Britton, Chris Stasaitis, Danielle DeRosa, Dennis Moynihan, Alexandra Badalucco, Kate Mainelli and Julie Purcell.

Rocky Hill High School Athletic Leadership Class Returns to UConn

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Rocky Hill High School Athletic Leadership Class returns to UConn

Bringing students from Rocky Hill High School’s Athletic Leadership course to visit UConn’s campus is becoming a regular tradition for UConn alumnus David Dubos (’92). Visiting this week for a taste of UConn’s famed athletic program and a first-hand look inside the university’s Sport Management Program, students participated in one of Dr. Joseph Cooper’s sport marketing courses and toured many of the athletic facilities on campus, highlighted by a visit to the brand new Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center.

UConn always enjoys getting a first-hand look at future sport management students. Thanks to David Dubos for bringing them to campus!

A Career in Sports Night – Feb. 26

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A Career in Sports Night

The UConn Center for Career Development, UConn Alumni Association and the Sport Management Program are proud to host “A Career in Sports Night” on Thursday, February 26th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will include professionals in the sports industry, alumni, staff, faculty and students.

With a strong Sport Management program here in the “Basketball Capitol of the World,” our goal is to offer students valuable insights into the opportunities available in the sports industry. Students will self-select into various discussion groups led by staff, alumni and sports industry professionals. Topics will include:

  • Finding a Career in Sports
  • Transitioning from Athlete to Sport Professional
  • Broadcasting & Journalism
  • Women in Sports and more!

Networking opportunities will be available for students interested in connecting with industry professionals.

This event is free, but you must pre-register. For more information, please contact Nellie Schafer via e-mail or 860.486.9227.

Rocky Hill High School Athletic Leadership Class visit to UConn

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Rocky Hill High School Athletic Leadership Class visit to UConn

UConn alumnus David Dubos brought students from Rocky Hill High School’s Athletic Leadership course to Storrs this week for a taste of UConn’s famed athletic program and a first-hand look inside the university’s Sport Management Program. Not only did the students participate in Dr. Joseph Cooper’s EDLR 3300W Sports in Society course, they also toured many of the athletic facilities on campus, including the brand new Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center.

Perhaps this was also UConn’s first-hand look at future sport management students? Only time will tell!