College of Education and Human Development
gr

WMU x Grand Rapids Gold VIP Experience

This event has been CANCELLED due to severe weather. Please check in again soon for a rescheduled date. This is an invitation only VIP event for current and prospective students in the following areas of study: sport management, exercise science, event management, recreation and physical and health education. 

This event has been CANCELLED due to severe weather. Please check in again soon for a rescheduled date.

 

Timeline of events:
4:15 p.m. – Check-In at Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
Welcome form Dean Dinehart, College of Education and Human Development Dean
 
4:50 p.m. – Keynote Speaker, Trey Conner
Chief Operating Officer of the Gold and WMU alumni
 
5:00 p.m. – Careers in Athletics Panel
 
5:45 p.m. – Raffle
 
6:00 p.m. – Concessions and mingling
Mingle with WMU faculty, academic advisors and current students. 
 
7:00 p.m. – Go Gold! Grand Rapids Gold vs. Cleveland Charge

The Grand Rapids Gold are the NBA affiliated team of the NBA's Denver Nuggets. The franchise plays their games in Grand Rapid's Van Andel Arena. Follow them on Instagram for exciting content leading up to the game!

grgold

Meet the panelists

trey conner

Trey Conner

Chief Operations Officer, Grand Rapids Gold

—BS '11, Physical Education
Ameer

Ameer Ismail

Former Head Coach, Massachusetts Pirates

—MA '11, Sport Management
Tony Bellissimo with trophy

Tony Bellissimo

Premium Sales Manager, Pacers Sports and Entertainment

—BS '17, Sport Management
champs

Grand Rapids Gold

An affiliate of the National Basketball Association's Denver Nuggets. 
Learn more

FAQ's

Yes. This event is free for you and one guest to attend. RSVPs will be accepted until all available tickets are claimed or until January 16, whichever comes first.

Yes. There will be concession stand meal vouchers sponsored by the College of Education and Human Development.

Yes. There will be a shuttle leaving from and returning to WMU's Main Campus. Please indicate your need for transportation in your RSVP to guarantee you and your guests seats on the shuttle. 

Bags/Purses: Van Andel Arena has adopted a No Bag policy, permitting no bags, backpacks or purses, other than those required for medical or parenting needs, into the venue. Small clutches no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" x 2" will be permitted. Bags in the medical/essential category will be screened by security personnel.

For more details and other Van Andel FAQ's, please visit their website.