February 24, 2010
Lasers Give Back to the Community
NEWTON, MA- The Lasell College men’s and women’s basketball teams, in conjunction with the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), raised $400.00 in an effort to support two community causes during the month of February. The Lasers first hosted two basketball contests to raise money and awareness in support of Haiti after two earthquakes hit and devastated the island country. The second fundraising effort was in support of the WBCA Pink Zone global initiative to raise money for breast cancer awareness. MORE>>
Lasers Give Back to the Community
NEWTON, MA- The Lasell College men’s and women’s basketball teams, in conjunction with the Student Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), raised $400.00 in an effort to support two community causes during the month of February. The Lasers first hosted two basketball contests to raise money and awareness in support of Haiti after two earthquakes hit and devastated the island country. The second fundraising effort was in support of the WBCA Pink Zone global initiative to raise money for breast cancer awareness. MORE>>
Emerson SAAC Contributes to Haiti Relief Fund
Once again the Emerson College SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee) was extremely successful in an initiative called, “Pennies for the Poor.”
MOUNT IDA S.A.A.C. TO HOST "HEARTS FOR HAITI" DURING HOMES GAMES
Beginning with this weekend's basketball doubleheader, the Mount Ida College Athletic Department and the Student Athlete-Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.) will be sponsoring "Hearts for Haiti" to raise money for Haiti relief after the devastating earthquake that crippled the country nearly two weeks ago.
The Great Northeast Athletic Conference Forms New Partnership With The Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force
The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) and the Allston-Brighton Substance Abuse Task Force (ABSATF) are proud to announce a new partnership. This joint venture will allow the GNAC to assist the ABSATF in its mission to educate the Allston-Brighton community about the dangers of underage drinking and substance abuse. “A lot of people don’t talk about the issues of drug and alcohol abuse until a tragedy occurs. We wanted to get involved with the Task Force to bring awareness and education to the people who are affected most by substance abuse, college students,” said Vaughn Calhoun, GNAC Assistant Commissioner.
Suffolk Basketball Hosts Skills and Drills Clinic
The Suffolk University Men's Basketball Team visited two local area elementary schools during the week of January 11th. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Rams have gotten out to the local schools as a part of Coach Adam Nelson's "Skills and Drills" program.
Saint Joseph College (Conn.) SAAC Hold Dodgeball Tournament Fundraiser
The SAAC of Saint Joseph College (Conn.) held a dodge ball tournament fundraiser, “Demolish Diabetes”, at the O’Connell Athletic Center at Saint Joseph College (Conn.) on November 13th.
Suffolk Athletes Raise Breast Cancer Awareness
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, (NBCAM) is a nationwide event established to raise awareness about early detection and treatment of breast cancer. 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of NBCAM, as well as, Suffolk University's eighth year participating in a school-wide celebration of education and empowerment.
Suffolk Athletics Host Breakfast with Santa
On Friday morning, December 11, the Suffolk University Athletic Department hosted their annual “Breakfast with Santa.”Children from the Chinatown YMCA were invited over to Suffolk’s Regan Gymnasium for the morning as they had a chance to spend the morning with Suffolk’s student-athletes and also meet Santa Claus. The event was run by the Suffolk University Student-Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC).
Monks Chip in at “Hoops for Hope” Event
STANDISH, ME – The Saint Joseph’s College Men’s Basketball team conducted a youth clinic as part of the Annual “Hoops for Hope” Tip Off Tournament activities at Windham High School on Saturday, November 28th.
St. Joseph (Conn.) Basketball Team Volunteers At Cancer Fundraiser
The St. Joseph College women’s basketball team volunteered at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk Oct. 18 at Bushnell Park in Hartford. Over 1,500 participants braved the rainy weather to walk that day in support of a worthy cause that raised over $300,000. The walk was one of 21 such events held in New England during the month of October.
Over 100 GNAC Student Athletes Volunteer at Brian Honan 5K
Over 100 GNAC student-athletes volunteered at the Brian Honan 5K in Allston, Mass. on Sunday, September 20th. GNAC student-athletes have volunteered over the past six years, directing people to the parking lots, registering the 1000 runners, cutting oranges, carrying ice and handing out water along the 3 mile route.
Mount Holyoke’s Miki Yoshida Selected to Represent GNAC on National SAAC
Mount Holyoke College sophomore Miki Yoshida (Hong Kong, China/Hong Kong Int'l) has been named to the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Her term of service will begin immediately and continue through May 1, 2012. Yoshida will represent both the New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC).
St. Joe's Hosts Free Sports Clinic for National Girls and Women in Sports Day
STANDISH, ME - Saint Joseph's College celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a free sports clinic for area girls on Sunday, February 1st at the Harold Alfond Center. The event was sponsored by the SJC athletic department and the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. Over 25 girls participated in the clinic and received instruction from team members from each sport. The girls picked up tips in lacrosse, softball, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, soccer and cross country.
Suffolk Hosts Breakfast With Santa
The Suffolk University Athletic Department along with the Student Athletic Advisory Council (SAAC) hosted their annual Breakfast with Santa Friday morning in the Regan Gymnasium. Sixty youngsters from the Chinatown YMCA were invited to enjoy breakfast and meet Santa. Breakfast was prepared the coaching staff and the children were served waffles, fresh fruit as well as juice. Suffolk's student-athletes helped serve the meals. Face painting and arts and crafts were also set up for the children to enjoy. All the children got to tell Santa what was on their Christmas list and each received a gift courtesy of the SAAC.
2009-2010 GNAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
The student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student athletes' lives on NCAA member institutions. The GNAC SAAC is comprised of two or three student-athletes from each member institution. The GNAC SAAC meets at least two times per year, once in the fall and once in the spring.
