University of Chicago
Source: https://athletics.uchicago.edu/sports/2023/6/12/about-aimsofathletics.aspx Parent: https://athletics.uchicago.edu/
Aims of Athletics
Aims of Athletics is an opportunity for all varsity athletes, coaches, staff, and members of the campus community to hear a perspective on the aims of athletic participation and role of sport in society. The annual event is held each year in the autumn quarter.
- 2025 Aims of Athletics
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Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Harry L. Davis, the Roger L. and Rachel M. Goetz Distinguished Service Professor of Creative Management Emeritus at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. \
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2024 Aims of Athletics
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- Keynote Speaker
- John List - The Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College
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Esteemed Panel
- Panel Moderated by Angie Torain
- John List - The Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor in Economics and the College
- James Chadam - Senior Executive: Strategy Development & Execution / UChicago Men’s Soccer Student-Athlete
- Dr. Sara Ray Stoelinga - President & CEO of Easterseals / UChicago Track & Field Athlete Alum
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2019 Aims of Athletics
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- Keynote Speakers
- Provost Daniel Diermeier and Director of Athletics & Recreation Erin McDermott
- Speaking about UChicago’s traditions and values of varsity athletics
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Guest Speakers
- Arne Duncan - Managing Partner of Chicago CRED and former U.S. Secretary of Education
- John Rogers - University trustee and Founder/Co-CEO of Ariel Capital Management
- Sharing experiences of growing up in Chicago, attending University High Lab School followed by playing varsity basketball at Ivy League institutions, and how those experiences shaped their professional careers
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2018 Aims of Athletics
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- Keynote Speakers
- President Robert J. Zimmer and Director of Athletics & Recreation Erin McDermott
- Speaking to scholar-athletes about the traditions and values of varsity athletics at UChicago
- Assistant Provost Raja Bhattar
- Addressing the vision and priorities of the Center for Identity + Inclusion
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Guest Speaker
- Derrick Brooms, BA '96
- Delivering a perspective on the aims of athletics reflecting on his experiences and lessons learned while a student-athlete at UChicago
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2017 Aims of Athletics
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Keynote Speaker
- Jenny Fortner ’98 - Women’s Basketball Alumna
- Jenny was a Psychology major and a member of the Maroon Key Society. She is currently a managing director at Goldman Sachs in Chicago. Jenny is serving as chair of the board of Special Olympics Illinois and co-chair of the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary in July 2018. She was featured in the UAA’s recent 30 for 30 anniversary salutes.
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2016 Aims of Athletics
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Keynote Speaker
- Sian Beilock, Executive Vice Provost
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2015 Aims of Athletics
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Keynote Speaker
- LZ Granderson, journalist and commentator for CNN and ESPN
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2014 Aims of Athletics
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- Keynote Speaker
- Erin McDermott, Director of Athletics & Recreation