Monday E-mail
ENGAGED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Happy Monday!!

Remember, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS is key to identifying and competing for opportunities in our industries . Be sure to check out www.ufengaged.org for resources about Being Relevant, Building Your Brand, and Building Relationships!

Have a great week, and G o Gators!!

Craig

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Craig Schmitt, Ph.D.
Director of Engaged Learning & Outreach
Florida Gym 242-C | (352) 294-1671 | craig33@ufl.edu
Industry Professionals on Campus
Lee Douglas, Learfield IMG College
Wednesday, September 11
1:55 PM - 2:45 PM

Lee Douglas , General Manager with Learfield IMG Gator Sports Marketing , will be visiting with Dr. Joon Sung Lee's Sport Marketing class, and sharing insights on sponsorship in college athletics, as well as experiences from his 25 years with the Atlanta Hawks.

Interested in hearing Lee's talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Chris Harry, FloridaGators.com
Thursday, September 12
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Chris Harry , Senior Staff Writer at FloridaGators.com will be visiting with Eric Esterline's Sport Information Management class, and sharing insights from 20+ years in sport media.

Interested in hearing Chris talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Vince Squitiro, Holiday Inn Express
Friday, September 13
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM

Vince Squitiro , General Manager of the Holiday Inn Express in Lady Lake , AND UF alum, will be visiting with Ron Gromell's Hospitality Management course, and sharing insights from his 10+ years in hospitality.

Interested in hearing Vince talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Dr. Peter Ricci, FAU
Friday, September 13
11:45 AM - 12:35 PM

Dr. Peter Ricci , Director of the FAU Hospitality & Tourism Management Program has spent his entire career in the hospitality/tourism industry. His goal in his talk to Dr. Angelica Almeyda Zambrano's Entrepreneurship class is:
 
  • Expose you to a Multitude of Possible Career Roles in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry
  • Assist in Developing Yourself with a Professional Hospitality Organization
  • Answer Questions about the "Hot Growth" Areas of Tourism.
 
Peter will help clarify your possible career paths ahead.
 
Interested in hearing Peter talk? E-mail craig33@ufl.edu .  
Professional Development
Orlando Networking Trip
Wednesday, September 18
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

This is a follow-up networking trip to connect with professional staff at Orlando City SC and Florida Citrus Sports for students that volunteered to sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets at the UF v. Miami Kickoff Game at Camping World Stadium to raise money for the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation... BUT, I do have 5 extra seats on the van...

If you are interested in applying for one of the 5 available seats, please e-mail me ( craig33@ufl.edu ) 100 words on why you'd be interested in joining us, and attach a resume.

DEADLINE to apply is THIS WED., SEPTEMBER 11, at 5:00 PM.
Miami Networking Trip (3 days)
Leave: October 8, 7:00 AM
Return: October 10, 7:00 PM
Miami, FL

Join us on a professional networking trip to Miami (FL)! Students will have the opportunity to tour facilities and connect with industry professionals at the Miami Heat, Miami Dolphins, Florida Panthers, Miami Marlins , along with other sport industry professionals in Miami (many of which are alumni of our program).  

We will provide transportation and cover hotel costs (includes breakfast) for 2 nights in Miami. Each student will be responsible for their own lunch and dinner costs.

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS Friday, September 20, 12:00 PM.

To apply, e-mail a resume and cover letter to craig33@ufl.edu .
Jacksonville Networking Trip
Sunday, October 27
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Jacksonville, FL

Join us on a professional networking trip to Jacksonville on Sunday, October 27.    Students will have the opportunity to connect with industry professionals at the Jacksonville Jaguars , including alumni of our program, and attend an NFL game!  

The cost to attend will be approximately $40 (includes transportation and ticket to the game).

THIS TRIP IS FIRST-COME, FIRST SERVED, and is limited to 50 students. ONLY ABOUT 15 SEATS REMAIN.

To reserve your seat on the bus, e-mail craig33@ufl.edu .
Student Organization Meetings
Gator Sport Management Organization (GSMO)
Monday, September 9, 2019
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Florida Gym, Room 250

The mission of [GSMO] is to connect our members with professionals in the sport industry and create career opportunities.

For more information, e-mail ufgsmo@gmail.com , or follow GSMO on Twitter, @ufgsmo.
Event Marketing Student Association (EMSA)
NEW DATE!
Wednesday, September 11
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Florida Gym, Room 225

Come out to learn more about EMSA and all of the exciting events that we have planned for the semester!

Connect:
HHP Internship & Job Fair
HHP Internship & Job Fair! (UPDATED LIST OF SITES)
September 17
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Florida Gym

Be sure to mark your calendars for the HHP Internship & Job Fair! Over 50 employers are expected, many recruiting Sport Management and Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management students.

CLICK HERE for a current list of registered sites! (This list will continue to grow over the next few weeks.)


HHP Professional Development Week
A note from Tiffany Griffith , Assistant Director for Career & Industry Engagement - HHP/CCC :

Just a friendly reminder that [this] week is the inaugural HHP Professional Development week.

Each day Monday-Thursday, we will have one or more events happening in the Florida Gym centered around increasing our students’ professional development skills and professional connections...
Information Sessions
Gartner Information Session
September 17; 4:00 PM; FLG 225

At Gartner, our mission is to make every conference we produce the single most important annual gathering for the roles we target and the communities we create in every major geography. If you’re a student, recent graduate or graduate professional, consider Gartner. Come to our Information Session to learn more about our conference sales career opportunities!
 

MiLB Information Session
September 17; 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Career Connections Center
Informal Networking from 5 PM - 6 PM

Interested in learning more about a career in Minor League Baseball? Stop by our event to get an insider's perspective into the business and what it takes to make it in professional baseball.

Interested? E-mail Tiffany Griffith at tgriffith@ufsa.ufl.edu with questions.
Volunteer & Internship Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunity
Emily Grissom , Events Manager with the Gainesville Sports Commission asked me to share this one more time:

The Gainesville Sports Commission is looking for volunteers to help out during the  2019 Gainesville Senior Games Track and Field...
 
When:   Saturday, September 14 th , 2019
Volunteer Time Slot:  8:30AM – 2:00PM
Where:  James G. Pressly Stadium ( 325 Woodlawn Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608 )

Volunteer duties will include check in and assisting hands on with officials and athletes at the field events and race events.
 
If interested...email Emily Grissom at egrissom@gainesvillesportscommission.com  or call 352-338-9300
Fall Internship
UF Alum Justin Giangrande (Executive VP), is recruiting interns for the spring semester out in the LA office for VaynerSports .

Spring Internship Opportunities
Here are a couple Internship Opportunities that came across our desks from Jeff Giedd , Director of Tournament Operations for the Southern Texas PGA .

The Southern Texas PGA, based outside of Houston, TX is looking to fill two spring internships. 
Full-Time Opportunity
Program Assistant, Easton Newberry Archery Center
Here's an opportunity that recently came across our desk 
 
Upcoming Conferences/Events