CORTLAND, N.Y. - On Monday morning, members of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) began to participate in the sixth annual NCAA Division III Week celebration. Division III Week is a nationwide opportunity for all individuals associated with Division III to observe and celebrate the impact of athletics and of student-athletes on the campus and surrounding community. It also serves as a chance to call attention to the unique student-athlete experiences.
Over the next week, SUNYAC member institutions will offer a variety of opportunities on their respective campuses for student-athletes, students, administrators, and faculty to be apart of DIII Week. Additionally, every Division III school and conference office is encouraged to conduct a type of outreach activity that falls into one of three categories: academic accomplishment; athletic experience; or leadership/community service/campus involvement.
Here's a look at what some SUNYAC members have planned:
Brockport:
Be on the lookout for a featured video of members of the Brockport athletic community explaining why student-athlete's chose DIII! Here's a link to more information.
Buffalo State:
Student-athletes will be honored at Buffalo State's Annual Academic Luncheon on Tuesday for their committment to academics! Student-athletes will have the opportunity to invite a member of the faculty or staff that have influenced their academic careers.
Students from Jerico Road Community Center will share in a pool party with current student-athletes.
Make sure to checkout Buffalo State's social media outlets for photos asnd videos!
Geneseo:
Each day during the week, a different aspect of the Division III student-athlete experience at Geneseo will be highlighted in conjunction with the NCAA's "#WhyD3" campaign. Here's a link to the first of five video interviews - UNIQUE ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES!
For more information about the Geneseo Knights' DIII Week CLICK HERE
Oneonta:
Click here for a breakdown of the week on the campus of Oneonta!
New Paltz:
Check out what New Paltz Athletics is doing here!
Plattsburgh:
The Cardinals will be posting current student-athlete Q&A's for each day of Division III Week. Go check them out at Gocardinalsports.com!
Check in with our other institutions throughout the week to see what is happening on their campuses