Niagara University Hosts Annual Sport Management Summit Featuring Local Sports Leaders and Sabres Collaboration

Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management hosted its annual Sport Management Summit from April 5-13, 2024. The event featured discussions, keynote speeches, and workshops, focusing on various career opportunities in the sports industry. It included insights from both new and experienced professionals.

Notable speakers at the summit included Clevis Murray, a sports reporter for Buffalo News, and Greg Sankey, the commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. Other guests were Amy Latimer from Delaware North, and executives from Legends Hospitality and the Buffalo Bills. These speakers shared their career experiences and offered advice on succeeding in sports management.

A key event was the third annual Sabres/NU Night, featuring a career panel with the Buffalo Sabres. Students toured the facilities and attended a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, gaining insights into sports event management.

The summit also included a session on Korfball, led by coach Dankmar Caderius van Veen, at the university’s Kiernan Recreation Center. This session introduced students to this sport and broadened their knowledge of sports cultures worldwide.

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