2024 Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference

Jun 3, 2024

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Creighton University will host the 2024 Sport at the Service of Humanity Conference on its Omaha campus from Monday to Wednesday, June 17-19.

Faculty and staff are invited to join leaders in athletics, education and faith communities to explore the theme of “Care for the Whole Athlete" during this his unique gathering on the Omaha campus.

Presenters will discuss passion for sport, the values of faith and how, together, they can build a better world. Read more below.

The event is free. Registration is required. Register online by Wednesday, June 5.

Schedule

June 17

1 p.m., Opening Session, Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium

June 18

8:45 a.m., Conference sessions, Mike and Josie Harper Center
6 p.m., NCAA Men's College World Series reception and baseball game, Charles Schwab Field

June 19

11 a.m., Closing session, Mike and Josie Harper Center, Hixson-Lied Auditorium

Presenters

Creighton University

Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD, President, Creighton University
Marcus Blossom, McCormick Endowed Athletic Director, Creighton University
Kirsten Bernthal Booth, Head Coach, Creighton University Women's Volleyball
Connor Gandossy, Assistant Baseball Coach, Creighton University
Chevelle Saunsoci, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Creighton University; Founder, DVLP Basketball

Athletics

Kyle Korver, Creighton Alumnus, Assistant General Manager, Atlanta Hawks, National Basketball Association
Val Ackerman, Commissioner, BIG EAST Conference
Diane Mendenhall, President, Omaha Supernovas, Pro Volleyball Federation
Clete Blakeman, Partner, Carlson Blakeman; Referee, National Football League

Faith

Very Rev. George Lucas, Archbishop, Archdiocese of Omaha
Bishop Paul Tighe, Secretary, Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education
Rev. Bobby Karle, SJ, Founder & Director, Ignatian Spirituality & Yoga
David Eades, Former Chief Presenter, BBC World News; Board Chair, Sport at the Service of Humanity Foundation

Academics

Matt Hoven, PhD, Peter and Doris Kule Chair of Catholic Religious Education at St. Joseph’s College, University of Alberta
Rev. Patrick Kelly, SJ, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Detroit Mercy
Anne Stricherz, Educator and Author, Sports and Spirituality

Esteemed Guests

Jim Pillen, Governor, State of Nebraska
Jean Stothert, Mayor, City of Omaha

Additional

Tom Tvrdy, Head Basketball Coach, Omaha Marian High School
Renee Saunders, Head Volleyball Coach, Skutt Catholic High School
Rev. Bobby Karle, SJ, Founder and Director, Ignatian Spirituality & Yoga
Kimberly Thomas, Executive Director, EPIC for Girls
Jason Sacks, President, Positive Coaching Alliance
Kevin Melcher, Executive Director and Founder, Students Activities Value Education (SAVE) Program

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