Isenberg School of Management: Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management Speakers Program

Home Undergraduate Program MS and MBA/MS Programs Doctoral Program Careers in Sport Management McCormack Sport Management Student Organizations Faculty Research & Profiles Alumni Speakers Program Notable Speakers Experiential Learning McCormack Center for Sport Research and Education Contact the Department	The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management Guest Speaker Program The Guest Speaker Program offers a series of speakers who are experts in their field and offer advice and first-hand knowledge of the sport industry to our sport management majors. The speakers come from all areas of the industry, and, in many cases, are our own alumni. They discuss their own work experiences and impart practical suggestions about employment and staying on "top of your game". Many speakers are able to conduct small, informal group sessions after the presentations for students with interests in a particular area. Our Guest Speaker Program has inspired many of our students to find and choose their niche in the sport management industry. The Dr. Julius Gundersheim Distinguished Lecturer Award This Departmental Award is presented to a person who exhibits excellence and innovation in the spectator sport industry. In 2000, the first award was given to David Stern, the commissioner of the National Basketball Association for his unparalled stature in turning a sports league into an international entertainment phenomenon. In 2004 the Award went to Jeffrey Lurie and Joseph Banner, owners of the Philadelphia Eagles and this year to Dr. Bernie Mullin, CEO of the Atlanta Spirit. Pictured here are Bernie Mullin, 2006 winner, Dr. Julius Gundersheim, Dr. J. Gladden Dr. Julius Gundersheim is a retired Professor from the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. After 37 years of teaching at UMass, Dr. Gundersheim retired in 1998.	Scott Cohen, MS '92,Assistant General Manager of the NY Jets spoke to McCormack Sport Management students on March 12, Scott has worked in football operations with the Redskins, jaguars, and Eagles in addition to Jets. On Tuesday, February 28th the McCormack Department of Sport Management student organization Association of Diversity in Sport (ADS) sponsored an evening speaker event with Professor Glenn Wong entitled "How to Make it in the Sports Industry." During his talk Professor Wong provided students with 12 essential rules for success derived from his book, The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports. The event was highlighted with a Skype call from UMass alum and Managing Director at NASCAR, John Martin. Bryant Shea BS '93, VP of Innovation, Isobar, Inc., speaks to Steve McKelvey's Sport Promotion and Sales class on Oct. 6 on how to use social media in sports promotions.

The Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management Guest Speaker Program

The Dr. Julius Gundersheim Distinguished Lecturer Award

Dr. Julius Gundersheim is a retired Professor from the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. After 37 years of teaching at UMass, Dr. Gundersheim retired in 1998.