Sport Management Students Take Bite Out of Big Apple
Nearly two dozen students who are members of Niagara University’s Sport Management Association traveled to New York City Nov. 15-17 to gain insight into the sport management industry. They were accompanied by Drs. Patrick Tutka and Cheryl Rode, assistant professors of sport and recreation management.
On Nov. 15, the students were able to take a tour of Madison Square Garden, the home of the NBA’s New York Knicks and NHL’s New York Rangers. Often known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” MSG traditionally ranks first or second in the nation when it comes to events held annually for a single venue. Afterward, the students were able to meet with 2011 NU alumnus Jonathan Smaldon, a senior account executive in group sales for the New York Jets, and ask questions about the industry. Smaldon previously spent the last five seasons with the Syracuse Crunch organization.