Our Motto and Rallying Cry
For the last 29 years, SMA has fought to preserve our esteemed history as one of the most engaging, forward-thinking clubs, while always having the end-in-mind, from when you step into your first meeting, to when you walk across the graduation stage in an SMA stole. The Shield has been a part of our history since immediately after our first rebrand from the Arizona Cactus logo, as seen below.
In the mid 2000's, the classic Sports Marketing Association shield was adopted and brought onto the scene. The membership groups under this Shield have produced sports industry stars across every team, league, and sports organization from the LA Rams, to Learfield, over to the Chicago Bulls, and back to Wasserman, just to name a few.
To Wield the Shield means many things, but what it truly represents is the common bond between all current and former members of SMA. Starting from one common place allows for us to know the cloth we are cut from- the endless volunteering for Arizona Athletics, countless hours of interning with local teams, and networking like crazy to get into the industry from Tucson, Arizona.
Those who represent the Shield branch out into the most unimaginable, fantastic opportunities, and GIVE BACK, unlike any other student organization at the University of Arizona. To Wield the Shield is a privilege and a choice, and one we are excited to continue for years to come.
Those who represent the Shield branch out into the most unimaginable, fantastic opportunities, and GIVE BACK, unlike any other student organization at the University of Arizona. To Wield the Shield is a privilege and a choice, and one we are excited to continue for years to come.
Wield the Shield, and Bear Down!