Dr. Robert Rook, professor and chair of the Department of History at Towson University, will be the ?Fidelity Investments Guest Coach? when the Tigers square off with Northeastern this Saturday at Noon at Unitas Stadium. In a new partnership with Fidelity Investments, the Tigers will honor a faculty or staff member at each of six home games during the 2008 football season.
Dr. Rook and a guest will be hosted by Tiger Athletics and receive VIP treatment all day. Included in the activities are a guided tour of the academic services and athletics facilities, tickets to the exclusive Minnegan Pre-Game Club, a live interview on the Towson Football pre-game radio show on WNST 1570 AM, a sideline pass to catch some of the action from the field and a feature piece on the new high-definition TigerVision video board. Dr. Rook was nominated to be the Fidelity Investments Guest Coach by Geoff Gordon, one of the Academic Advisors for the Department of Athletics.
Dr. Rook received his B.A. in History in 1980 from Furman University and his M.A. in History in 1983 from Bowling Green State University. In 1996 he received his Ph.D. in History from Kansas State University. His current research includes representations of war in the Arab world and water resource development in support of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. His research interests are 20th century U.S. History, Environmental History, Military History and History Education. Some of his publications are ?Dr. Strangelove Meets Dr. Spock: American Children, the Cold War? and ?Race, Water and Foreign Policy: The Tennessee Valley Authority?s Global Agenda Meets Jim Crow.?
The new corporate partnership with Fidelity Investments centers on Tiger Athletics? outreach to faculty and staff at the university. It includes the Fidelity Guest Coach program, hospitality events for new employees, game day sponsorships and a designated seating section at home games for TU faculty and staff. In addition, Fidelity is a charter member on the TigerVision video board project in Unitas Stadium.
Fidelity Investments? local branch is conveniently located on the circle in downtown Towson. Towson University Faculty & Staff are encouraged to stop by the Fidelity Investor Center in Towson for free insight from one of the investment representatives, and develop strategies to help you reach your short- and long-term goals.
Previous Fidelity Investment Guest Coaches
Date – Opponent – Fidelity Guest Coach
Oct. 4 – Northeastern – Robert Rook
Sept. 27 – Columbia – Jay Zimmerman
Sept. 6 – Morgan State – Elizabeth Clifford
