2024 CoHST Sports Summit
NU students joined in on the fun of learning Korfball and scrimmaging with the US National Korfball Team.
Guest speaker Greg Sankey, SEC Commissioner provides students with insightful career advice.
Lunch & Learn Event with Amy Latimer, VP/COO of Delaware North.
Professor Mike Gentile's Retirement Dinner @ the DoubleTree by Hilton Niagara Falls.
CoHST students tour KeyBank Center prior to the Buffalo Sabres NU Night game.
Russ & Katy Yurk discuss their careers in sports with students.
Clevis Murray holds Q&A session discussing his career in sports journalism.
The Buffalo Bills and Legends present the new stadium update to CoHST students.
CoHST students hear from Legends as they present about their company and involvement in the sports industry.
2024 Sport Summit Speakers & Guests
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Amy Latimer
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer -Delaware North
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Clevis Murray
Sports Reporter - The Buffalo News
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Dan Misko
Vice President of Business Development - Buffalo Bills
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Kyle Reiser
Founder & Director of Queen City Korfball
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Greg Sankey
Commissioner - Southeastern Conference
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Katy Yurk
Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs - NCAA
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Russ Yurk
President - 129 Sports LLC Commissioner - Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA)
2024 Sport Summit Program Overview
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April 5
NU Night @ Buffalo Sabres Game
In partnership with the Buffalo Sabres, Niagara University received a select number of tickets for students to attend the game on Friday, April 5 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers. Fill out the Google Form linked below ASAP as tickets are limited.
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April 6
Korfball Community Event
In recognition of UN International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Niagara University will mark this day and welcome US Korfball to campus with special guest Kyle Reiser, Founder and Director of Queen City Korfball. IKF - certified coach Dankmar Caderius van Veen will lead an information session titled Korfball 101 and individuals will participate in scrimmage games, and Korfball drills. from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gather your friends and team up for a fun filled day! Cash prizes are available. To register, click the link below.
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April 8
Solar Eclipse Student Fest at CAM
Gather your friends and witness one of the most spectacular events right here on campus! Come to the Castellani Art Museum from 1-5 p.m. for an afternoon filled with fun! Enjoy food, drinks, costume contest, art making, prizes, and more!
Register for the event below!
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April 9
Guest Speaker Day
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Clevis Murray
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Buffalo Bills and Legends Presentation
3:00 - 4:20 p.m. Legends Overview
Glynn Hall 405/407
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April 10
Keynote Speaker Luncheon
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Greg Sankey
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Amy Latimer
Glynn Hall 405/407
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April 11
Guest Speaker Day
12:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Russ Yurk & Katy Yurk
1:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Russ Yurk
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Katy Yurk
Glynn Hall 405/407
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April 12
Alumni Networking Day
Alumni Networking Luncheon @ 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Glynn Hall 407.
Sport Management Alumni Meeting @ 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Glynn Hall 407
Mike Gentile’s Retirement Dinner @ Doubletree by Hilton Niagara Falls
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April 13
Mike Gentile’s Golf Outing
To wrap up the celebration of Mike Gentile’s Retirement, please join us for a golf outing at Niagara Frontier Golf Club. Click on the link below to RSVP.
