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THE FINSIDER NSU Athletics Department Newsletter February 2017 AD’S CORNER Did you know… Michael Callahan was born and raised in Hollywood, Florida. He grew up with a passion for baseball and later went on to play 4 seasons at Saint Leo University. To this day he is still heartbroken over the fact that he just “didn’t fit the mold” to MICHAEL CALLAHAN DIGITAL MEDIA AND GRAPHIC DESIGN COORDINATOR Started at NSU: May 2014 Dream Vacation Spot: Grand Cayman Hobbies: Landscaping, playing soccer and organizing community events Fun Fact: Callahan is an animal enthusiast, but he still lives at home with his parents and is not allowed to have a pet thanks to his dad. A NCAA Division II Priority… The division will conduct its 10th festival (the third for winter sports) March 8-11. Co-hosted by the Gulf South Conference and the city of Birmingham, the festival will crown champions in men’s and women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, and wrestling, uniquely celebrating the achievements of more than 1,100 DII student-athletes. The festivals continue to provide the only NCAA stage upon which multiple champions are crowned in a single event. AROUND CAMPUS We hope you consider supporting our own program. We are hoping to have 100% participation. Click here to donate now! February 13 th – The Will You Be My Resume speed resume review and networking event will take place in the University Center Club Room on the second floor, from 7-8:30pm. This event is solely for student-athletes and will allow them to work with industry professionals in their field of interest and make meaningful connections, gain valuable feedback on their resume from employers in a multitude of industries and learn how to market themselves more effectively on their resume to get the attention of the hiring manager. Make sure to encourage your student-athletes to RSVP to this event at nova.joinhandshake.com. February 11 th - NSU Community Fest is an annual festival that celebrates and connects NSU students, employees, and their families in a carnival-like atmosphere around the Gold Circle Lake. The Athletics Department and SAAC will be teaming up to participate in Community Fest and will be featuring a bean bag toss. Make sure to check it out! Click here for more information. Awesome for team catering, many options for dietary needs. Can order online and pick up at travel locations! Click here to check out their website! “Congratulations to the WELCOME TO THE SHARK FAMILY Perry Morris - GA for Game Ops/ Equipment Room Jessica Ronyak - GA for Academic Services Bryan Peters - Assistant Baseball Coach SUPPORT YOUR SPONSORS play baseball for the NSU Sharks under Head Coach Greg Brown. student-athletes of NSU on earning a departmental GPA of 3.26 for the Fall Semester of 2016. We should all celebrate this achievement and continue to share in all that we accomplish together as the NSU Athletics Family” -MM
