College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Sport and Recreation Management Student Experience
Learn more about what life is like as a UISRM student. There are many opportunities to get involved both in and out of the classroom!
A student organizational club was founded in 2017 with the goal to further the professional development of University of Iowa SRM students. It gives a platform for people to network amongst others in the program, gain valuable experience during the semester, and learn more about local Iowa sports community.
Biannually, Lecturer Dan Matheson arranges and leads a group of students on a 2-day, industry field trip to a city in the region. See video highlights of the Spring 2017 trip to Milwaukee!
The annual Sport Business Symposium is hosted every September on a Friday followed by a home Iowa Football game. Keynote speakers have included:
2018:
Isaiah Scales, Post-Production Manager, Fox & FX Entertainment
Mike Calvey, Director Suite Sales, Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Project
Stefanie Francis, Founder & Lead Innovator, Hootology
Brock Wissmiller, Associate Athletics Director / Director of Athletics Development, Upper Iowa University
2017:
Drew Praster, Senior Director Ticket Sales, Charlotte Hornets
Alvin Chang, Customer Success, InviteManager
2016:
Kristi Dosh, Sport Business Analyst, Author and Attorney
Wade Martin, VP of Partnerships, Sport Marketing and Sponsorship at PCG
Jimmy Small, President, Iowa Speedway