SAAC Finishes out the 2022-23 School Year

The Nebraska Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has closed out another successful and productive year. The committee was led by a great group of officers: Sam Phillips, Madesyn Ronquillio, Micaylon Moore, Sadio Fenner, and Madison Lueger. Most of the work through the year was done through the five subcommittees: Community Outreach, Diversity & Inclusion, Events, Mental Health & Wellness, and Nutrition.

SAAC served the community through a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Holiday with the Huskers party with the Peoples City Mission, an Everybody Plays-Track & Field event, and an Everybody Plays-Softball event. They also showed their appreciation to athletic department employees whom they don't get to interact with on a day-to-day basis through the Unsung Heroes Appreciation Luncheon, as well as the generous Nebraska Athletics donors through the Donor Appreciation Luncheon.

Community within the athletic department was also a big focus for the group this year as they planned a Student-Athlete Cornhole Tournament and will be hosting a Student-Athlete Formal on May 7th. Some other initiatives that the SAAC group put together were Finals Week Treat Bags and various activities for Mental Health Awareness Week. They will also be hosting a Diversity & Inclusion Lunch and Learn for student-athletes and staff next month.

At the final meeting of the year, the representatives elected the officer positions for the 2023-24 school year. Sam Phillips will remain president. Sadio Fenner will be elevated to Vice President. The Big Ten Representative position will continue to be Micaylon Moore. Cece Villa, a women's soccer player, was elected as the Social Justice Officer. And Rifle student-athlete, Cece Ossi was elected as the Secretary.