MI 452 Introductions - Owen O'Keefe by OKeefe, Owen

Hometown

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 21:23:45 UTC

I come to Butler from a town called Cicero which is just outside of Syracuse, NY. Syracuse is home to many things, but most notably Syracuse University and their collegiate athletics.

Year in School

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 21:31:13 UTC

I will be a senior this fall where I am majoring in Sports Media and minoring in Strategic Communications.

Movies

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 21:34:19 UTC

Watching a movie is one of my favorite ways to wind down and relax. My go to favorites are The Social Network, The Prestige, Moneyball, and Interstellar.

Concerts

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 21:37:24 UTC

I've been to a handful of concerts throughout my life, and some of my favorites performances were put on by Wyatt Flores, Noah Kahan, and Zac Brown Band.

Sports Teams

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 21:41:19 UTC

My favorite sports team aren't necessarily traditional for being from Upstate New York, but they are:

MLB: New York Yankees

NBA: Atlanta Hawks

NFL: Dallas Cowboys

NCAA: Syracuse Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse

The People Who Raised Me

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 23:33:44 UTC

I grew up in a house with my two parents and younger sister who had a lot of influence on me as I got older, but I would not be who I am today if it wasn't for always being around my extended family during my childhood, whether it was through Sunday dinners or family outings such as bowling.

Something I Adored as a Kid

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 23:35:17 UTC

My favorite thing to do growing up was to build legos, and that is something that has stuck with me to this day.

Hobbies

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 23:37:02 UTC

I have many hobbies outside of the classroom and work like watching movies/shows, playing video games, and hanging out with friends. But my favorite thing to do if I have the time for it is to go out and golf.

My hero

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-03 23:39:43 UTC

Ever since a young age my dad has always been my hero, and will continue to be. He taught invaluable life lessons on work ethic, how to be a better man, and countless other things. If I ever need a spark to keep going when times get rough, thinking about something he said to me in the past or giving him a call is always my first course of action.

Dream Job

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-04 00:18:19 UTC

My dream has always been to work for the New York Yankees, more specifically in their front office as the head of marketing.

Hope to Live

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-04 00:20:19 UTC

Ever since going on trips as a little kid, I have always really liked the city of Chicago, and would not be upset by any means if that is where I start my life after graduation.

Career Plan

ookeefe2 — 2025-07-04 00:23:46 UTC

Following graduation, I want to work in collegiate sports marketing, with the ideal goal of ending up at a high level power 5 school.