SEM Events

SEM Events & Opportunities

Throughout the year, the LSM society holds a variety of events to help students become more involved within the department and in the community. By participating in experiences outside of the classroom, students are able to network with faculty, classmates, speakers, and special guests.

Some annual SEM events include:

The SEM Internship Forum
SAS Golf Tournament
Casino Night
SEVT Conference Attendance
Elon Fighting Christians Lacrosse Tournament
Move That Bus
Career Spotlights- Speaker Series (formerly the SBEC)

SEVT- Sport Entertainment & Venues of Tomorrow Conference

About SEVT:

SEVT brings together sport and entertainment industry leaders and those teaching future leaders of our industry. The conference provides an unmatched opportunity to interact with current and future industry leaders, to exchange ideas, to explore research opportunities, and to develop the type of industry/ academic interaction that leads to advances in many fields of study.

Who Should Attend:

Industry professionals
Faculty members with research interests in sport, entertainment, or venue management
Students in sport, entertainment, or venue management

Casino Night

Casino Night began three years ago as a special event planning project for an academic class in the Sport & Event Management (SEM) program at Elon University. Proceeds from this event have been donated to various local organizations. This year’s event will support Residential Treatment Services of Alamance and the SEM department’s endowed scholarship fund. This is a one-night event that is open to any member of the public, 18 years of age and older. A variety of casino games will be available, along with babysitting services provided for up to 25 children for those who pre-register.

Participants will play a variety of traditional casino games for the opportunity to exchange their “winnings” for the chance to win gift baskets with items collected from a variety of local businesses. (Pictures coming soon!)

Skillz On Wheelz

Skillz on Wheelz is a 3 -on -3 able bodied wheelchair basketball game, with student, staff, faculty and corporate participants.The Leisure and Sport Management Society will partner with alumna Josh Cranfill (‘07) and the North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Associa tion (NCEWHA), to produce this wonderful event.

Experience challenges faces by athletes with disabilities to benefit a great cause in a fun environment. Please visit the Skillz On Wheelz Website for more information.

Career Spotlights Featuring David Beahm

David Beahm, an Elon alum and President of David Beahm Design, is a world-renown event planner best known for his state-of-the-art weddings. He was named one of New York’s Top Ten Designers by Biz Bash. With weddings for celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas as well as Fortune 500 CEOs, Mr. Beahm plans corporate and social events, including weddings, for clients throughout the country as well as abroad. He also gives back to local and national non-profit organizations through donations and discounted events.

David came to speak at Elon for our February Career Spotlights event and provided one of a kind insight into the event planning industry.

Pictured Above: SEM student Aly Spier learns from the highly esteemed event planner David Beahm after the SEM Career Spotlights Event.

Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference

Recently Dr. Walker and several society members attended the Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah, Georgia. This event included speakers from the Magic, University of Central Florida, Addidas, The Atlantic-10 Conference, The Atlanta Braves, and many more! Conferences are used as both an educational and networking opportunity for students interested in Leisure and Sport Management careers.

Pictured Above: Dr. Walker and several society members attend the 2-day Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference to gain insight into the many careers available in the industry.

SEM Workshops

Throughout the year SEM will be hosting workshops covering a variety of different topics. The workshops are designed to assist students in becoming better prepared for classes, internships, and future job opportunities. Our first workshop featured Alumni Molly Boyce, as well as Rhonda Kosusko from the Elon Career Center. These guest speakers shared a wealth of information about networking and searching for employment.

Pictured Above: Molly Boyce of the Durham Bulls and LSM Alum assists current LSM students during the first workshop of the year.

SEM Social Events

After an unfortunate rain cancellation for our SEM baseball tailgate, the society was able to hold its first social event of the semester on Friday October 9th. The gathering was held at Burlington's own Davidson Park in close proximity to campus, and provided opportunities for upperclassmen and freshman to share an afternoon of football, barbecue, corn hole, and some much needed R&R.

Pictured Above: SEM majors Ben Huggins and Amanda Portoghese say T.G.I.F. and meet our newest members:

SEM Internship Forum

Our first event held on September 17th featured student speakers:

Pictured above: Seniors, Ally, Emily, Harrison, Kailey, and Rachel shared their internship experiences with SEM majors and minors. This six semester hour internship is a required "experiential" component in the SEM major.

Be sure to follow our "Upcoming Events" sidebar on the SEM homepage for information about future LSMS activities.


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Some annual SEM events include: The SEM Internship Forum SAS Golf Tournament Casino Night SEVT Conference Attendance Elon Fighting Christians Lacrosse Tournament Move That Bus Career Spotlights- Speaker Series (formerly the SBEC) SEVT- Sport Entertainment & Venues of Tomorrow Conference About SEVT: SEVT brings together sport and entertainment industry leaders and those teaching future leaders of our industry. The conference provides an unmatched opportunity to interact with current and future industry leaders, to exchange ideas, to explore research opportunities, and to develop the type of industry/ academic interaction that leads to advances in many fields of study. Who Should Attend: Industry professionals Faculty members with research interests in sport, entertainment, or venue management Students in sport, entertainment, or venue management Casino Night Casino Night began three years ago as a special event planning project for an academic class in the Sport & Event Management (SEM) program at Elon University. Proceeds from this event have been donated to various local organizations. This year’s event will support Residential Treatment Services of Alamance and the SEM department’s endowed scholarship fund. This is a one-night event that is open to any member of the public, 18 years of age and older. A variety of casino games will be available, along with babysitting services provided for up to 25 children for those who pre-register. Participants will play a variety of traditional casino games for the opportunity to exchange their “winnings” for the chance to win gift baskets with items collected from a variety of local businesses. (Pictures coming soon!) Skillz On Wheelz Skillz on Wheelz is a 3 -on -3 able bodied wheelchair basketball game, with student, staff, faculty and corporate participants.The Leisure and Sport Management Society will partner with alumna Josh Cranfill (‘07) and the North Carolina Electric Wheelchair Hockey Associa tion (NCEWHA), to produce this wonderful event. Experience challenges faces by athletes with disabilities to benefit a great cause in a fun environment. Please visit the Skillz On Wheelz Website for more information. Career Spotlights Featuring David Beahm David Beahm, an Elon alum and President of David Beahm Design, is a world-renown event planner best known for his state-of-the-art weddings. He was named one of New York’s Top Ten Designers by Biz Bash. With weddings for celebrities such as Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas as well as Fortune 500 CEOs, Mr. Beahm plans corporate and social events, including weddings, for clients throughout the country as well as abroad. He also gives back to local and national non-profit organizations through donations and discounted events. David came to speak at Elon for our February Career Spotlights event and provided one of a kind insight into the event planning industry. Pictured Above: SEM student Aly Spier learns from the highly esteemed event planner David Beahm after the SEM Career Spotlights Event. Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference Recently Dr. Walker and several society members attended the Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah, Georgia. This event included speakers from the Magic, University of Central Florida, Addidas, The Atlantic-10 Conference, The Atlanta Braves, and many more! Conferences are used as both an educational and networking opportunity for students interested in Leisure and Sport Management careers. Pictured Above: Dr. Walker and several society members attend the 2-day Georgia Southern Sports Management Conference to gain insight into the many careers available in the industry. SEM Workshops Throughout the year SEM will be hosting workshops covering a variety of different topics. The workshops are designed to assist students in becoming better prepared for classes, internships, and future job opportunities. Our first workshop featured Alumni Molly Boyce, as well as Rhonda Kosusko from the Elon Career Center. These guest speakers shared a wealth of information about networking and searching for employment. Pictured Above: Molly Boyce of the Durham Bulls and LSM Alum assists current LSM students during the first workshop of the year. SEM Social Events After an unfortunate rain cancellation for our SEM baseball tailgate, the society was able to hold its first social event of the semester on Friday October 9th. The gathering was held at Burlington's own Davidson Park in close proximity to campus, and provided opportunities for upperclassmen and freshman to share an afternoon of football, barbecue, corn hole, and some much needed R&R. Pictured Above: SEM majors Ben Huggins and Amanda Portoghese say T.G.I.F. and meet our newest members: SEM Internship Forum Our first event held on September 17th featured student speakers: Pictured above: Seniors, Ally, Emily, Harrison, Kailey, and Rachel shared their internship experiences with SEM majors and minors. This six semester hour internship is a required "experiential" component in the SEM major. Be sure to follow our "Upcoming Events" sidebar on the SEM homepage for information about future LSMS activities.