To London for the Games

Peabody native Jason Titelbaum will, no doubt, be experiencing the highlight of his college years over the next two weeks.

A junior majoring in sport management at Western New England University, Titelbaum wanted to know what it took to put on a major sporting event...well, he got his wish. He and 14 other students are now in London, England for a special seminar abroad to take in the 2012 Olympics.

For the third time in recent years, the Center for International Sport Business at WNEU sponsored a trip to a major international sporting event. In 2010, a group went to the FIFA World Cup in South Africa and the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Students and faculty will attend eight events (equestrian, women’s volleyball, badminton, tennis, field hockey, archery, women’s basketball and track and field) at the London Games and visit cultural landmarks throughout the city.

The trip is led by CISB Director and Assistant Professor of Sport Management Curt Hamakawa, Associate Professor of Sport Management Dan Covell and Department of Sport Management Chair and Professor Sharianne Walker.

You can check the CISB blog for more information on the trip.