Habitat for Humanity
The FDU Student Athlete Advisory Committee has taken on a truly inspiring experience for the 2014.2015 academic year. Student-athletes will have the opportunity to essentially build a house from scratch for a family that are faced with financial troubles, eventually donating the house to the family.
Habitat for Humanity unites classmates, teammates, and/or co-workers by working together for a great cause while working with professional contractors guiding you through the process.
The FDU Student Athlete Advisory Committee has taken on a truly inspiring experience for the 2014.2015 academic year. Student-athletes will have the opportunity to essentially build a house from scratch for a family that are faced with financial troubles, eventually donating the house to the family.
Habitat for Humanity unites classmates, teammates, and/or co-workers by working together for a great cause while working with professional contractors guiding you through the process.
It's On Us-Campaign Video
FDU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is promoting
the "It's On Us" campaign in which the Student-Athletes
of FDU have pledged to help prevent campus sexual assault.
To RECOGNIZE that non-consensual sex is sexual assault.
To IDENTIFY situations in which sexual assault may occur.
To INTERVENE in situations where consent has not or cannot be given.
To CREATE an environment in which sexual assault is
unacceptable and survivors are supported.
Check out our video!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1547216265515286&set=vb.100006807829121&type=2&theater
Others who are interested in pledging visit: http://itsonus.org/#pledge
FDU Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is promoting
the "It's On Us" campaign in which the Student-Athletes
of FDU have pledged to help prevent campus sexual assault.
To RECOGNIZE that non-consensual sex is sexual assault.
To IDENTIFY situations in which sexual assault may occur.
To INTERVENE in situations where consent has not or cannot be given.
To CREATE an environment in which sexual assault is
unacceptable and survivors are supported.
Check out our video!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1547216265515286&set=vb.100006807829121&type=2&theater
Others who are interested in pledging visit: http://itsonus.org/#pledge
Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck
Since 2012, the FDU Knights SAAC has volunteered just down the road at Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck. From seasonal dances to board games weekends to check-in visits the committee has built a relationship that makes their residents want our student-athletes to keep coming back for more fun!
Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck "Dance Night" press release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/13/GEN_1113135130.aspx?path=general
Since 2012, the FDU Knights SAAC has volunteered just down the road at Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck. From seasonal dances to board games weekends to check-in visits the committee has built a relationship that makes their residents want our student-athletes to keep coming back for more fun!
Five Star Premier Residences of Teaneck "Dance Night" press release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/11/13/GEN_1113135130.aspx?path=general
Ben Franklin Middle School
Coming back in 2014, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee will make their way to Ben Franklin Middle School mentoring middle school students on a variety of subjects. From making the transition from middle school to beyond in high school and college, FDU student athletes will have the opportunity to build everlasting relationships with the local students.
The S.C.O.R.E. (Students Creating Opportunities to Realize Excellence) Mentoring Program begins in Fall of 2014 and will run throughout the whole academic year.
Coming back in 2014, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee will make their way to Ben Franklin Middle School mentoring middle school students on a variety of subjects. From making the transition from middle school to beyond in high school and college, FDU student athletes will have the opportunity to build everlasting relationships with the local students.
The S.C.O.R.E. (Students Creating Opportunities to Realize Excellence) Mentoring Program begins in Fall of 2014 and will run throughout the whole academic year.
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
The FDU Knights SAAC accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as well as donated $500 to the ALS Foundation! All NEC SAAC Committees were nominated by FDU Knights SAAC!!
Check out our video!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1521781441392102&set=vb.100006807829121&type=2&theater
The FDU Knights SAAC accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge as well as donated $500 to the ALS Foundation! All NEC SAAC Committees were nominated by FDU Knights SAAC!!
Check out our video!
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1521781441392102&set=vb.100006807829121&type=2&theater
Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack
Every visit the numbers have only gotten bigger as FDU student athletes make their way to the local Boys & Girls Club to engage with kids of all ages. From a handful of student athletes taking time out of their schedules and school work to the entire 2014 FDU Men's Basketball team visiting the Boys & Girls Club for a clinic and activities.
Student athletes of all sports have helped kids in their schoolwork, played computer games / video games, along with participating in gym activities. The FDU school mascot, Knightro, has even joined in the fun visiting the Boys & Girls Club helping to deliver the annual SAAC Christmas card to all kids present.
FDU Men's Basketball Volunteers With Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack Press Release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2014/3/27/MBB_0327143952.aspx?path=mbball
Every visit the numbers have only gotten bigger as FDU student athletes make their way to the local Boys & Girls Club to engage with kids of all ages. From a handful of student athletes taking time out of their schedules and school work to the entire 2014 FDU Men's Basketball team visiting the Boys & Girls Club for a clinic and activities.
Student athletes of all sports have helped kids in their schoolwork, played computer games / video games, along with participating in gym activities. The FDU school mascot, Knightro, has even joined in the fun visiting the Boys & Girls Club helping to deliver the annual SAAC Christmas card to all kids present.
FDU Men's Basketball Volunteers With Boys & Girls Club of Lodi/Hackensack Press Release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2014/3/27/MBB_0327143952.aspx?path=mbball
The Burgundy and Blue Challenge
The Burgundy and Blue Challenge is an inter-athletics challenge that has FDU student-athletes split into teams of our University's respective colors, Burgundy and Blue. Each color teams receive points for various events, successes and service.
Points can be awarded to Team Burgundy or Team Blue from, but not limited to:
The Burgundy and Blue Challenge is an inter-athletics challenge that has FDU student-athletes split into teams of our University's respective colors, Burgundy and Blue. Each color teams receive points for various events, successes and service.
Points can be awarded to Team Burgundy or Team Blue from, but not limited to:
- New student-athlete orientation
- Burgundy/Blue games - Athletic events in which the team brings the most members from their team or display the best school spirit
- Community Service
- Being named Northeast Conference Player of the Week and/or Northeast Conference Rookie of the Week
- Academic Accolades - Having over a 3.0, 3.5, or 4.0 semester grade point average
- Best Social Media posts at Athletic events. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
Hurricane Sandy Cleanup
Orientation for the 2013.2014 FDU Knights Student Athlete Advisory Committee included Hurricane Sandy Cleanup throughout the northern New Jersey community. Organized with Bergen Volunteers Organization this community service project propelled a strong start for the committee. This allowed members to get acquainted with one another for a year of representing the FDU student-athletes throughout the community.
Complete photo gallery and press release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/8/29/GEN_0829131637.aspx?path=general
Orientation for the 2013.2014 FDU Knights Student Athlete Advisory Committee included Hurricane Sandy Cleanup throughout the northern New Jersey community. Organized with Bergen Volunteers Organization this community service project propelled a strong start for the committee. This allowed members to get acquainted with one another for a year of representing the FDU student-athletes throughout the community.
Complete photo gallery and press release:
http://fduknights.com/news/2013/8/29/GEN_0829131637.aspx?path=general
New Student-Athlete Orientation
Before new student athletes embark on their journey as a Knight at FDU, each participates in new student athlete orientation. Mentors on the SAAC work with new student athletes though various team builders and activities! This opportunity gives our students chances to meet their fellow student athletes and new teammates.
Before new student athletes embark on their journey as a Knight at FDU, each participates in new student athlete orientation. Mentors on the SAAC work with new student athletes though various team builders and activities! This opportunity gives our students chances to meet their fellow student athletes and new teammates.
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Stay tuned for more pictures all year!