S4SC: ESPN and Aspen Institute's Tom Farrey to Speak at Drexel

Tom Farrey, director of the Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program and ESPN reporter, will speak at the 2nd annual Sport for Social Change Conference presented by the Drexel Sport Management Student Union (SMTSU) on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, the SMTSU announced Tuesday.

The title of Farrey’s lecture is “The Aspen Institute’s Project Play & Promotion of Physical Literacy,” which will feature his work as the director of the Aspen Institute Sport and Society Program. He will deliver his lecture from 10-10:50 a.m. on Nov. 14.

S4SC: Drexel SMTSU Announces 2nd Annual Sport for Social Change Conference

The Drexel Sport Management Student Union (SMTSU) is pleased to announce details for the second annual Sport for Social Change Conference.

Capitalizing on the success of the first edition of the conference last October, the SMTSU will hold the Sport for Social Change Conference on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the Academic Bistro on the sixth floor of the Paul Peck Problem Solving and Research Center (aka Academic Building) on the corner of 33rd and Race St.

Holding the Sport for Social Change Conference in the Academic Bistro offers a unique opportunity to bring together all of the disciplines housed in the new Center for Hospitality and Sport Management. Students from Drexel’s culinary arts and hospitality programs will be preparing and serving all three of the meals during the event: breakfast, lunch and appetizers.

Just like last year, the event will be FREE and open to all.

Say Goodbye to Professor Burchette!

Wiffle Ball Tournament Rescheduled for May 30

SMTSU Spring Series Announced for May 7-10

State of the Student Union: Spring 2014

The weather is finally warming up for good -- I think -- and so is the Sport Management Student Union's schedule of events. Winter may have stolen a major event from us last term, but we are back and better than ever with the turning of the season. The SMTSU and I are proud to present to you the SMTSU Spring Series.

Week 2 General Body Meeting on Wednesday!

Sports Family Feud - Thursday Feb. 27

SMTSU Networking Night - POSTPONED

Unfortunately due to the pending snow storm and Drexel University cancelling all classes and activities on Thursday Feb. 13, 2014, the Drexel SMTSU will need to postpone the scheduled Networking Night and Landmark Americana fundraiser.

We appreciate everybody's patience with the matter as we awaited official word from the University. Stay tuned for updates regarding the Networking Night's rescheduling and big news upcoming for the spring term.

The Drexel SMTSU's next scheduled event will be the week 8 general body meeting on Thursday Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The theme of the meeting will be announced within the next week.

Enjoy your snow day and stay safe!

-- SMTSU Officers

SMTSU Networking Night Update

General Body Meeting - Sportsbiz Jeopardy

SMTSU Networking Night and Landmark Fundraiser

SMTSU General Body Meeting on Thursday

Sport For Social Change Conference Schedule

10:00 to 10:45 - Sign In and Light Breakfast

10:45 to 11:00 - Introduction

11:00 to 11:50 - Dr. Eric Zillmer 

Topic: Athletes Giving Back and Being Role Models

Position: Director of Athletics

Employer: Drexel University Athletics

Additional Information

11:50 to 12:00 - Break

12:00 to 12:50 - Jim Britt

Topic: Youth Development via Sport

Position: VP and COO

Employer: Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation

Additional Information

*Panel Discussion

12:50 to 2:00 - Lunch

Buffet Style

Chestnut Street Caterers

2:00 to 2:50 - Eli Wolff

Topic: Access and Inclusion to Sport

Position: Program Director of the Sport and Development Project

Employer: Brown University

Additional Information

2:50 to 3:00 - Break

3:00 to 3:50 - Go! Athletes and Craig Cassey Jr.

Topic: LGBT Issues in Sport

Additional Information: Go! Athletes
Additional Information: Craig Cassey Jr.

3:50 to 4:00 - Break

4:00 to 4:50 - Patrick Hruby

Topic: Safety Issues and Remedies

Position: Journalist/Writer

Employer: Sports on Earth

Additional Information

4:50 to 5:00 - Conclusion

First General Body Meeting Thursday Night

State of the Student Union: August 2013

The last three years have seen the Drexel Sport Management Student Union grow from merely an idea in the imagination of one ambitious sport management student to a burgeoning student organization on the ever-improving Drexel University campus.  As it goes, the SMTSU grows as the Drexel sport management program grows as the University as a whole grows.  With growth comes change, and as you read last week, there are changes coming to the SMTSU.

SMTSU 3 v 3 Soccer Tournament

Register your 3 v 3 soccer team here!

Storify: An Evening with Ethan Zohn

On Tuesday, May 28th, Ethan Zohn spoke with students from Drexel University in a joint event between The Good Idea Fund and the Drexel SMTSU. Ethan Zohn is the winner of Survivor: Africa, founder of Grassroot Soccer, former professional soccer player, and two-time cancer survivor.

Ethan's story is one of survival but also bettering yourself as a human being. His presentation was an emotional rollercoaster through his life experiences and an intrinsic look at ourselves at the same time.  Ethan's words were for much more than just Sport Management students as they ring true in any position of leadership across the board.

Thank you Ethan Zohn for touching the Drexel community.

An Evening with Ethan Zohn

Remember to join us and The Good Idea Fund tonight for Ethan Zohn! The food will be served at 7:00 p.m. and his presentation will behind at 7:30 p.m. It will be held in PISB 120.

If you will not be able attend in person tonight, then please visit the streaming link below:
http://goodwincollege.adobeconnect.com/sportsmt/

Ethan Zohn is the winner of Survivor: Africa and former professional soccer player in Africa. With his winnings from Survivor, Ethan started the nonprofit group called Grassroot Soccer, which benefits children with AIDS in Africa using soccer as a tool. Ethan is also a two-time cancer survivor, and brings valuable life experiences for students of all professions to key on.

We hope to see you there!

An Evening with Ethan Zohn

Interested in hearing Ethan Zohn speak?  RSVP for the event on Facebook!