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Charley Steiner Symposium

The Steiner Symposium is a day of thoughtful conversation with respected sports professionals. Panels touch on topics like college administration, women’s issues in sports media, sport-specific hot topics and broadcasting.

Here are a few of the guests who have shared knowledge with students:

  • Julie DiCaro — Chicago sports radio
  • John Rooney — St. Louis Cardinals play-by-play
  • Lauren Niemiera — college and NBA G-League official
  • Chris Zorich — Chicago State University athletic director and former Chicago Bears defensive lineman
  • Chris “Mad Dog” Russo — SiriusXM talk show host
  • Matt Savoie — Olympic figure skater

Symposium 2025

April 15, 2025

Caterpillar Global Communications Center, Rm 126

Schedule

9:00 a.m. Sports Betting
Malcolm Moran
Tim van Straten
Adam Delevitt
Igli Velcani
Moderator: Dr. Paul Gullifor
10:30 a.m. Steiner School Success Stories
Delaney Giles
Kathleen McPartland
Miguel Agyei
Pablo Iglesias
Jessie Nelson
Moderator: Mr. Chris Marsh
1:30 p.m. AI effect on sports
Mike Taylor
Andrew Young
Alan Kessler
Moderator: Dr. Joshua Dickhaus
3:00 p.m. Sports and Globalization
Dr. Qingru Xu
Miguel Agyei
Coach Tim Regan
Moderator: Dr. Sitong Guo