Graduate Students to Discuss Research on Sports Topics Friday

Bo Li, left, and David Rolfe
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Bo Li, left, and David Rolfe

University of Arkansas graduate students David Rolfe and Bo Li will present their research from 3 to 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, as part of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation Research Seminar Series.

The seminars take place in Room 316 of the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building. They are free and open to the public.

Rolfe and Li are doctoral students in the recreation and sport management program in the College of Education and Health Professions.

Rolfe’s presentation is titled “A Bit of Strategic Innovation? Bitcoin for Sports Ticket Sales,” and Li’s presentation is titled “What Motivates Chinese Sports Fans to Subscribe to Athletes’ Social Media Accounts.”

Their research has been accepted for presentation at upcoming academic conferences.

The purpose of the seminar series is to expose students and faculty to research being conducted in the department. Refreshments will be served.

Contacts

Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138, heidisw@uark.edu

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