Samford Student Athlete Advisory Committee news

Samford Athletics Supports Pink Zone Initiative

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:59:55 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--The Samford athletics department and the Bulldog women's basketball program have been heavily involved in the Pink Zone initiative over the past few years, and the last two years specifically.

SAAC Brainstorms Fundraising Efforts In First Spring Semester Meeting

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:56:29 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) held its first meeting of the spring semester Thursday morning. The student group discussed topics ranging from fundraisers to the SAMSPYS in the meeting.

Samford Athletics And SAAC Donate Cans, Toys For Holidays

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:17:19 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- Samford athletics and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee teamed together to help two great causes during the holidays. Members collected nearly 100 cans of food to donate to the Jimmy Hale Mission while student-athletes donated $600 to buy toys for Toys for Tots.

SAAC Celebrates The Holiday Season At Full Moon

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:32:12 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee gathered at Samford Athletics sponsor Full Moon for a night of food and fun before leaving for the holidays.Here is photographic evidence of the fun had by all.

SAAC Sells T-shirts To Remember Jim Griffin

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:39:20 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, in conjunction with the Bulldog men's basketball program, is selling t-shirts in memory of Jim Griffin. All proceeds will go toward establishing a scholarship fund in Griffin's memory.

Canned Food Drive And Convo Credit Discussed At Bi-Weekly SAAC Meeting

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:48:33 EST

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held its bi-weekly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19.

Academic Scheduling, Remembering Jim Griffin Discussed At Fourth SAAC Meeting

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:38:57 EST

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held its fourth meeting of the year Thursday, Oct. 29.

SAAC Votes On NCAA Legislation In Third Meeting Of The Year

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:55:06 EST

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held its third meeting of the year Thursday, Oct. 15.

SAAC Holds Its Second Meeting Of The Year

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:40:21 EST

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee held its second meeting of the year Thursday. The representatives along with fellow athletes and athletic staff sported SAAC t-shirts all day to bring the athletic community together and to make the rest of the Samford community aware of Samford athletics.

Samford Athletics Holds Inaugural SAMSPYS Monday Evening

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:48:33 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--The Samford University Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) held its inaugural SAMSPYS Awards Show and Dinner in conjunction with the school's athletics department Monday evening at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Holds First Meeting Of The Year

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:28:28 EST

The Student-Athlete Advisory Commuttee held its first meeting of the year on Thursday, Sept. 3.

Former Soccer Player Val Kikkert Nominated For NCAA Honor

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:53:07 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ---- Former Samford soccer player Val Kikkert has been nominated for the NCAA's Woman of the Year award for the 2008-09 season. The award reflects the growth in opportunity for women to achieve as students, athletes and leaders. NCAA schools nominated 418 individuals for the national award.

Three Samford Student-Athletes Earn SoCon Graduate Scholarships

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:47:08 EST

SPARTANBURG, S.C.--Three Samford student-athletes earned graduate scholarships from the Southern Conference, the league announced on Friday. Golfers Andrew Villarreal and Kellie O'Connell and softball player Kylie Harmon merited three of the eight total graduate scholarships endowed by the league.

Samford Student-Athletes Raise Money For Angel Tree Project

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:03 EST

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --- The Samford Student-Athlete Advisory Committee once again got in the holiday spirit and worked together to give back to the community this year. SAAC chose to raise money for the local Angel Tree Project and raised over $1000.

Student-Athlete Handbook Now Available

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:57:40 EST

Student-athletes can now download and print out the student-athlete handbook for future reference via the Samford website. Follow the link below to download.

Student-Athlete Handbook