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November 7, 2005
Let's Discuss Academics and Athletics
Across the country, colleges and universities are grappling with the topic, "Academics and Athletics." Our own, Rachel Crump, has already addressed online the issue about SHU, while a student editorialist at the University of Virginia at Charlottesville zeroed in on funding A/A priorities at her university. Individual issues surrounding the topic can vary. At the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, senior athletes faced an A/A dilemma in a very personal way.
However, it is not just the students who are concerned about the topic. The University of California at Davis has a website for families of intercollegiate athletes to allay their concerns. Faculty and staff considerations at the University of Colorado at Boulder were addressed in a staff newsletter. Going even further, the University of Alabama has an Academics and Athletics Committee to promote greater cooperation and understanding.
As part of the nationwide discussion, SHU students will weigh in with their views, as well. On Thursday, November 10, 2005 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., there will be an all-student panel discussion on Academics and Athletics: Friends or Foes? We will have a door prize awarded and refreshments served following the event. We are looking forward to a lively discussion with KEVIN HINTON, TIM BLASKO, KARISSA KILGORE, LANDON ETCHINGS, KALEEDA JENKINS, and SAMANTHA BODEN on the panel. Don't miss it!
Posted by RMLibrarians at November 7, 2005 4:30 PM