16 | INNOVISION MAGAZ INE For Mike, working in the sports business industry requires passion. His job is worth the long hours. Thanks to the position he is in, Mike is able to give back to the community. When reminiscing about his journey, Mike emphasized the importance of internships. “Do anything and everything that they ask you to do to soak up every experience.” An internship is what helped him realize his goals and it reminded him that everyone starts out somewhere. As an intern, Mike was tasked with picking up trash, and has continued to do this even in his role as President. A successful career in the sports business industry starts from the bottom. Mike stated, “Do not chase a job title. Chase responsibility, education, and relationships.” The job title should not be the main priority. Taking on experiences and building on them is what will ensure growth in the industry. Mike is in the position today thanks to building, initiating, and maintaining relationships. 1866 CHALLENGE AIM reached 11 donors for a team total of $2,865. The team was also awarded $250 from the Dollars from the Last Decade challenge, $250 from the Zoom Workshop challenge, $21 from Crunch Time challenge and a $1,000 match from a generous donor, for a Team Grand Total of $4,386. The Department of Sport Management and Leadership reached 33 donors and raised $2,837! This team was also awarded a $100 match from the Faculty/Staff challenge, and $52 from the Coffee Hour challenge, for a Team Grand Total of $2,994. The Accounting Club reached 19 donors and raised $1,995! This team was also awarded a $250 match from Dollars from the Last Decade challenge for a Team Grand Total of $2,245! The Accounting Club and Department of Sport Management were new to the challenge this year and did a stellar job of communicating with their alumni. All teams were active participants throughout preparations for the challenge and during the 1866 minutes of giving. Congratulations to the College of Business for having a successful fundraising event.
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