MICHIGAN STATE SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics Michigan State is a SO College student organization on Michigan State University's campus that was started during the 2014-2015 school year.
SO College connects college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport to build friendships and help lead the social justice movement of Special Olympics. Created by college students for college students, the network seeks the membership of campuses that seek the common goals of enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and building a more accepting world for all.
SO College programs are made up of three core elements: Inclusive Sports, Youth Leadership, and opportunities for Full Campus Involvement. Together these components can help students work for and with Special Olympics athletes to help transform school campuses into communities of acceptance and respect.
President - Clarissa Orr
Hi guys, I'm Clarissa Orr, the President of Special Olympics Michigan State. I am currently a Junior Kinesiology major with a minor in Spanish and Nutrition! I have been involves with SOMSU since it started in 2014! My favorite part about being a part of SOMSU is allowing the athletes the ability to be Spartan athletes. I also love seeing the joy and happiness on every athletes face!
-Clarissa
Communications Chair - Caroline Dimas
Hi! My name is Caroline Dimas and I am the Director of Communications. I am a sophomore studying Elementary Special Education at Michigan State. I wanted to get involved with Michigan State to make a difference in people's lives, and give them the opportunity to enjoy the sports that I enjoy all the time! Go green!!
-Caroline
Membership Chair - Mackenzie Jones
Hi! My name is Mackenzie Jones and I am the Director of Membership. My major is Kinesiology at Michigan State with a plan to get a masters in Occupational Therapy. I wanted to get involved with Michigan State Special Olympics because I love helping others, especially through sports and the team atmosphere that brings everyone together!
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-Mackenzie
Membership Chair - Chelsea Tobias
Activity Coordinator - Sarah Cabala
Activity Coordinator - Ashley Verbeyst
Graphic Design Chair - Kelsey Bauer
ABOUT US
MEET OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
Hi! My name is Mackenzie Jones and I am the Director of Membership. My major is Kinesiology at Michigan State with a plan to get a masters in Occupational Therapy. I wanted to get involved with Michigan State Special Olympics because I love helping others, especially through sports and the team atmosphere that brings everyone together!
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-Mackenzie
Special Olympics Michigan State is a SO College student organization on Michigan State University's campus that was started during the 2014-2015 school year.
SO College connects college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport to build friendships and help lead the social justice movement of Special Olympics. Created by college students for college students, the network seeks the membership of campuses that seek the common goals of enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and building a more accepting world for all.
SO College programs are made up of three core elements: Inclusive Sports, Youth Leadership, and opportunities for Full Campus Involvement. Together these components can help students work for and with Special Olympics athletes to help transform school campuses into communities of acceptance and respect.
President - Clarissa Orr
Hey everyone, I am a Senior kinesiology major. I got started with SO my freshman year and have been involved ever since. I always look forward to hanging out with our athletes and volunteers. When I’m not working on SO activities I enjoy traveling, watching movies and doing outdoorsy things.
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-Clarissa
Communications Chair - Caroline Dimas
Hi! My name is Caroline Dimas and I am the Director of Communications. I am a sophomore studying Elementary Special Education at Michigan State. I wanted to get involved with Michigan State to make a difference in people's lives, and give them the opportunity to enjoy the sports that I enjoy all the time! Go green!!
-Caroline
Membership Chair - Mackenzie Jones
Hi! My name is Mackenzie Jones and I am the Director of Membership. My major is Kinesiology at Michigan State with a plan to get a masters in Occupational Therapy. I wanted to get involved with Michigan State Special Olympics because I love helping others, especially through sports and the team atmosphere that brings everyone together!
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-Mackenzie
Membership Chair - Chelsea Tobias
Activity Coordinator - Sarah Cabala
Hey everyone, my name is Sarah Cabala and I am a senior this year majoring in Kinesiology and planning to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. I love getting to bond and communicate with the athletes and other volunteers. I think something that is so special about our program is that it brings everyone together. I look forward to our games every Sunday!
Activity Coordinator - Ashley Verbeyst
Graphic Design Chair - Kelsey Bauer
Hi everyone! My name is Kelsey Bauer and I am the graphic design chair. I am a senior this year majoring in Kinesiology with minors in Health Promotion and Bioethics. I am planning on pursing a career in Occupational Therapy. This is my 3rd year participating in MSU SO College, and it is by far the best organization that I have joined at Michigan State. I love getting to play and share my love of sports with the Area 8 athletes as well as my own peers at MSU! Go Green!
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-Kelsey
