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Jim Cavale and Amy Privette Perko will discuss the future of college athletics as it related to student pay, NIL rights, and unionization.

Several landmark lawsuits ruling in favor of student athletes have opened the door for athletes at powerhouse schools to make money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and share-in athletic department revenues. College rules and state laws are constantly evolving regarding NIL, player unionization, and whether players should be considered employees. 

As collegiate athletics shifts from amateur...

When  7:30 p.m. Monday, September 9
Where  Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
Open to Off Campus Guests
  • Join Kit Morris, former Nike College Sports Marketing Director, and Jeremy Foley, Athletic Director Emeritus at University of Florida for a conversation about college sports marketing. Presentation and Q+A. Lunch will be provided to attendees. Please register to attend.

    Jeremy will be moderating the Common Ground event "Competing ...

    When  12:10 p.m. Monday, September 9
    Where  Blood Fitness Center McKenna Conference Room, Map #68
  • Join Amy Privette Perko, CEO of the Knight Commission on Athletics, and Jim Cavale, Founder and Chair of Athletes.org for a conversation about student athlete pay rights, NIL contracts, and unionization. Amy and Jim specialize in advocacy for student athletes. Presentation and Q+A. Lunch will be provided to attendees. Please register ...

    When  12:15 p.m. Monday, September 9
    Where  Sadove Student Center Bradford Conference Room, Map #17
  • FREE coffee, cookies, and refreshments for the Hamilton community. The Common Ground guest speakers for tonight's event will also be there to meet and speak with you if you'd like to stay and mingle or ask your questions. Great networking opportunity!

     

    When  4:00 p.m. Monday, September 9
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Commons Area 1st Floor, Map #14
  • Jim Cavale and Amy Privette Perko will discuss the future of college athletics as it related to student pay, NIL rights, and unionization.

    Several landmark lawsuits ruling in favor of student athletes have opened the door for athletes at powerhouse schools to make money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and share-in athletic department revenues. College rules and state laws are constantly evolving regarding NIL, player unionization, and whether players should be considered employees. 

    As collegiate athletics shifts from amateur...

    When  7:30 p.m. Monday, September 9
    Where  Wellin Hall Schambach Center, Map #12
    Open to Off Campus Guests
  • Join Common Ground and Community Conversations for a lunch discussion about last night's Common Ground event. Open dialogue space to talk about your thoughts, reactions, and ideas related to last night's event.

    When  12:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10
    Where  Sadove Student Center Bradford Conference Room, Map #17
  • Come watch the Harris/Trump Presidential debate with Common Ground! It's a late start time so we invite you to wear some comfy PJs. We will have snacks!

     

    When  9:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 10
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) 127 Red Pit, Map #14
  • FREE coffee, cookies, and refreshments for the Hamilton community. The Common Ground guest speakers for tonight's event will also be there to meet and speak with you if you'd like to stay and mingle or ask your questions. Great networking opportunity!

     

    When  4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3
    Where  Kirner-Johnson (KJ) Commons Area 1st Floor, Map #14
  • It has been more than 50 years since a candidate who was not from the Democratic or Republican party has won a state in the U.S. Presidential election, according to the Pew Research Center. We will explore the two-party system and discuss the merits and pitfalls of moving toward a multiparty democracy.

    More details and speakers to be announced.

    When  7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 3
    Where  Chapel, Map #53
    Open to Off Campus Guests
  • Following our Common Ground event in the Chapel, the speakers will head to the Pub for a reception open to any guests who would like to talk with our guests. Snacks will be provided. 

    When  9:15 p.m. Thursday, October 3
    Where  The Little Pub, Map #20
    Open to Off Campus Guests
  • Join Common Ground and Community Conversations for a lunch discussion about last night's Common Ground event. Open dialogue space to talk about your thoughts, reactions, and ideas related to last night's event.

    When  12:00 p.m. Friday, October 4
    Where  Bristol Center Hub, Map #56

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