SAAC Hosts Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
Sep 03 | General
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - On Monday, Sept. 2, Rutgers Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted the Welcome Back Ice Cream Social at the RAC. In conjunction with the Office of Leadership Development and Strategic Partnerships, the event marked the official kickoff to the 2019-20 school year for the Scarlet Knights.
The day, emceed by SAAC President Joey Downes and President Elect Ryan Cassidy, kicked off with a welcome from AD Pat Hobbs and Deputy AD Sarah Baumgartner. The Rutgers student-athletes were briefed on the Strategic Plan and Core Values of the department.
In addition to addresses from Dr. Kristina Navarro and Dr. Tom Stephens, Rutgers Faculty Athletics Representative, the 2019-20 SAAC Executive Board was introduced as follows.
2019-20 SAAC EXECUTIVE BOARD
Following the introductions, the Scarlet Knights had a quick rundown of the RU Chant before jumping into the SAAC Challenge. The challenge this year featured a rock, paper, scissors tournament, where each team selected one representative to enter the single elimination competition. In the end, Delaney Carey of swimming and diving was crowned the champion for her squad.
The event wrapped up with some ice cream outside of the new Rutgers Athletic Performance Center with DJ Nate providing some tunes for the student-athletes.
Gallery: (9/3/2019) SAAC Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
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The day, emceed by SAAC President Joey Downes and President Elect Ryan Cassidy, kicked off with a welcome from AD Pat Hobbs and Deputy AD Sarah Baumgartner. The Rutgers student-athletes were briefed on the Strategic Plan and Core Values of the department.
In addition to addresses from Dr. Kristina Navarro and Dr. Tom Stephens, Rutgers Faculty Athletics Representative, the 2019-20 SAAC Executive Board was introduced as follows.
2019-20 SAAC EXECUTIVE BOARD
| President | Joey Downes | Men's Basketball |
| President Elect | Ryan Cassidy | Football |
| VP for Internal Operations | Kat Muzik | Women's Tennis |
| VP for Mental Health and Wellness | Karysa Swackenberg | Women's Volleyball |
| VP for Diversity and Inclusion | Ana Cortes | Women's Golf |
| VP for International Student Support | Merle Weidt | Women's Volleyball |
| VP for Career Engagement | Ryan Gallagher | Men's Lacrosse |
| VP for Alumni Engagement | Dana Goldstein | Women's Soccer |
| VP for Leadership Engagement | Tyshon Fogg | Football |
| VP for Community Engagement | Alana Gollotto | Women's Field Hockey |
| RUSA Rep | Pat Walsh | Men's Track & Field |
| RUSA Rep | Liv Maxton | Women's Rowing |
Following the introductions, the Scarlet Knights had a quick rundown of the RU Chant before jumping into the SAAC Challenge. The challenge this year featured a rock, paper, scissors tournament, where each team selected one representative to enter the single elimination competition. In the end, Delaney Carey of swimming and diving was crowned the champion for her squad.
And it all came down to this moment! @RutgersWGolf battled valiantly but it was always going to be @RUSwimDive , calm, cool, and victorious! #GoRU #GetYourJerseyOn pic.twitter.com/i725G6UBjN
— Rutgers Leadership Dev. & Strategic Partnerships (@RULeadDev) September 2, 2019
The event wrapped up with some ice cream outside of the new Rutgers Athletic Performance Center with DJ Nate providing some tunes for the student-athletes.
Today, the Scarlet Knights embark on their first day of classes following the proper welcome back to campus.That is a wrap!
— Rutgers Leadership Dev. & Strategic Partnerships (@RULeadDev) September 2, 2019
Ending with some ice cream on a hot humid day!
The @RWJBarnabas Athletic Performance Center makes a nice backdrop doesn't it?
Here is to a great year! #GoRU #GetYourJerseyOn pic.twitter.com/cRpRAaTRhx
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