2020-2021 Programming Calendar
PAST EVENTS
Tuesday, September 8th @ 7:00 pm -- Athletics Kickoff Event
Director of Athletics Shaney Fink leads the Athletics Kick-Off Event welcoming student athletes back to campus and setting forth the department's goals and aspirations for the year. In part, the event is an opportunity for the student athletes to start building connections with student athletes from other teams. At this year's virtual event, student athletes rotate through breakout rooms connecting with one another.
Monday, September 14th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the athletics department. It is an excellent way for the student athletes' voice to be heard by and represented to the administration. Representatives from the Student Athlete Services Team join the meeting. SAAC is comprised of two members from each team; this committee meets every two weeks.
Wednesday, September 23rd @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
During this unprecedented time, student athlete lead a committee related to all matters COVID-19 (e.g., testing protocols, procedures for training pods, team check-ins, etc.). Sarah Pfau, Director of Sports Medicine, and Eric Guerra and Rebekah Ray, from the COVID-19 Operations Committee, join the meeting. Each team is represented; this committee meets every two weeks.
Thursday, September 24th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Erin Beary Andersen
The Community of Student Athletes ("CSA") is a group of student athletes that regularly come together with a desire to connect and support one another. Erin Beary Andersen, Associate Director of Campus Ministry, leads CSA. She is a Seattle U alum and former student athlete. CSA meets every two weeks.
Thursday, September 24th @ 7:00 pm -- Staying Motivated -- Dr. Boyer
Voluntary for all student athletes.
Dr. Elizabeth Boyer, Seattle U Athletics Sports Psychologist, leads this workshop related to staying motivated during this unique time period. This is workshop one in a series of three mental health workshops scheduled during the fall quarter.
Monday, September 28th @ 7:00 pm -- Engaging with New Confidence -- Hilary Flanagan
Mandatory for freshmen.
Hilary Flanagan, Executive Director of the Career Engagement Office, leads this workshop entitled "Engaging with New Confidence." This training is set up for three desired outcomes: (a) how to make an engaging introduction in different social settings, (b) how to ask engaging questions in a conversation, and (c) how to engage a "Zoom" full of people you have never met. This workshop is one way for freshmen student athletes to engage at Seattle U and to build a sense of belonging.
Monday, September 28th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Monday, October 5th @ 7:00 pm (Juniors) and @ 8:00 pm (Seniors) -- Redhawk Landing Workshop -- Christian Russell
Voluntary -- Juniors and Seniors only.
Christian Russell, Assistant Director of the Career Engagement Office, leads this workshop to introduce student athletes to Redhawk Landing, the new Seattle U platform developed by the Career Engagement Office and Alumni Relations. Through this platform, student athletes can connect with alumni and non-alumni mentors. Utilizing this platform, student athletes are able to engage in career preparation through mentorship, networking, informational interviews, and internships.
Thursday, October 8th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Erin Beary Andersen
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Thursday, October 8th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Monday, October 12th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Thursday, October 15th @ 7:00 pm -- Stress Management -- Dr. Boyer
Voluntary for all student athletes.
Dr. Elizabeth Boyer, Seattle U Athletics Sports Psychologist, leads this workshop related to stress management with balancing remote learning and training in pods. This is the second workshop in a series of three mental health workshops scheduled in the fall quarter.
Monday, October 19th @ 7:00 pm -- Feedback for the Spring Student Athlete Career Event -- Hilary Flanagan
Voluntary for all student athletes.
In preparation for the spring Redhawk Student Athlete Career Event, Hilary Flanagan, Executive Director for the Career Engagement Office, leads this listening session. The goal is to hear what interests student athletes most to be covered at the career event (e.g., resume writing, graduate school applications, interviewing tips, etc.).
Thursday, October 22nd @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Erin Beary Andersen
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Thursday, October 22nd @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Monday, October 26th @ 7:00 pm -- Allyship Workshop -- Ashlee Day
Voluntary for all student athletes.
This workshop is sponsored by the Racial Equity Working Group. Ashlee Day, Assistant Director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, leads this workshop related to helping student athletes develop a toolkit for being an active ally with Black Indigenous and People of Color.
Thursday, November 5th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Erin Beary Andersen
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Thursday, November 5th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Monday, November 9th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Thursday, November 12th @ 7:00 pm -- Going Home -- Dr. Boyer
Voluntary for all student athletes.
Dr. Elizabeth Boyer, the sports psychologist for Seattle U athletics, leads this workshop related to going home for an extended time between Thanksgiving and the new year. This is the final workshop in a series of three mental health workshops scheduled during the fall quarter.
Tuesdays/Thursdays in December -- Virtual Story Time -- 11:15 am - 11:45 am
Student athletes read children's books to first graders at St. Anne Catholic School.
Thursday, December 3rd @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Monday, December 7th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Thursday, December 10th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Erin Beary Andersen
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 pm -- Game Night
SAAC sponsored Game Night for student athletes to stay connected during the holiday break.
Tuesdays in January & February -- Virtual Story Time -- 11:15 am - 11:30 am
Student athletes read children's books to first graders at St. Anne and St. Joseph Catholic Schools.
Monday, January 11th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Thursday, January 14th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, January 18th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Wednesday, January 27th @ 4:00 pm -- Student Persistence Office
Financial Literacy Workshop -- FAFSA/WASFA.
Thursday, January 28th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, February 1st @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Monday, February 8th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Thursday, February 11th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, February 15th @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Wednesday, February 24th @ 4:00 pm -- Student Persistence Office
Financial Literacy Workshop -- Credit Cards
Thursday, February 25th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, March 1st @ 7:00 pm -- Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Monday, March 8th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Thursday, March 11th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Saturday, April 17th -- 14th Annual Seattle U Dance Marathon
A community building event and fundraiser for Seattle Childeren's Hospital.
Regularly scheduled SAAC meeting.
Monday, April 26th @ 7:00 pm -- COVID-19 Team Representatives
Regularly scheduled meeting of the COVID-19 Team Representatives.
Thursday, April 29th @ 6:30 pm -- Community of Student Athletes -- Campus Ministry
Regularly scheduled meeting of the Community of Student Athletes.
Monday, May 10th @ 7:00 pm -- Redhawk Student Athlete Career Event -- Hilary Flanagan
Mandatory for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Hilary Flanagan, Executive Director for the Career Engagement Office, leads the Redhawk Student Athlete Career Event. This is the signature career preparation event for student athletes.