Career services will be spotlighting Hillsdale’s Sport Studies program on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Gilespie Room in the Dow Center. Faculty will provide a brief overview of the two year old program, followed by talks from five professionals, who will share how they found their success in sports.
“This is part of the initiative to do departmental focused career nights,” said Executive Director of Career Services Michael Murray. “We want to work with departments to give students the opportunity to learn about potential jobs and careers within their program.”
The Sports Studies program includes a major in each of the following: Physical Education, Exercise Science, Sports Psychology, and Sports Management. According to Lynne Neukom, athletic training program director, there are about 40 students enrolled in the Sports Studies program.
“This event is invaluable for students to attend if they’re interested in this field,” said Kurt Kirner, women’s swim coach. “Often times they don’t even know the amount of opportunities there are out there.”
Five professionals are schedule to talk to students on Monday. Three of the five were former athletes at Hillsdale. Football player Dave Mifsud ‘86, basketball player Jack Furlong ‘85, and baseball player Michael Bauer ‘12 will be accompanied by Josh Burgett, senior director of corporate partnerships at Michigan Speedway, and Jake Neukom, physical therapist and athletic trainer. All of these individuals work in sports-related fields.
