Good Morning Mason Nation. You know all those times you’re looking for a reason (or excuse) to hit the links?

Former Patriot Nikita Gubenko definitely didn’t need to find a reason as he took the course for a much bigger purpose.

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⛳️ Putting With A Purpose
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🔺 Putting With Purpose. This time of year, golf courses are filled with wannabes trying to make the next Instagram highlight.

Recently, Mason grad and student-athlete Nikita Gubenko took the course for a much bigger purposes.

Gubenko, a first-generation American with deep family ties to Ukraine, participated in the Ukraine Veterans Charity Golf Tournament on June 7 held at Andrew's AFB Golf Course in Maryland.
 
The tournament featured U.S. General David Petraeus as the Keynote Speaker at the Gala and Awards dinner. A delegation from Ukraine's parliament and government attended along with some of Ukraine's war heroes. All the proceeds benefitted Ukraine's History and Veterans organization.

Gubenko had the privilege to play with two courageous veterans from different wars: a United States Veteran who fought in Iraq back in 2007, and a combat medic at the front line in Ukraine.
 
"It was such an incredible experience to hear the stories of veterans who have fought in battle and sacrificed almost everything in their lives," said Gubenko.

⛳️: Detailing Gubenko’s Special Day On The Course

🔺 Welcome To The Fam. A new member of the Mason family is heading to Fairfax.

Senior Associate AD, Director of Development Katie Pate announced last week that Myles Charley has been named the department's Director of Athletics Annual Fund.
 
Charley comes to Fairfax from Tennessee State University in Nashville where he served in an equivalent role.
 
A native of Hoover Alabama, Charley served as Director of Development at Tennessee State University. In two years at TSU, he played a significant role in the success of capital and alumni fundraising campaigns.
 
Charley spearheaded the 30 days of giving capital fundraising campaign raising $286,000 for the annual fund. He cultivated relationships with alumni raising more than $100,000 in alumni giving in consecutive years.
 
A former track and field standout at Troy University, Charley Co-created the Ed Temple Annual Scholarship Dinner recognizing the TSU storied track and field program for the men's and women's track and field program. 

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🤔 PATRIOT TRIVIA

We are less than 60 days away from the start of the 2024-25 athletic calendar as Patriots women’s soccer hits the field in 59 days.

New Mason head coach Aaron Brunner comes from which ACC institution?

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Scroll on down to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Florida State.

A native Virginian with almost 25 years of coaching experience, Brunner came to Fairfax off a National Championship with Florida State. An assistant coach for the past two seasons, Brunner was part of the Seminoles' staff that was named the 2023 United Soccer Coaches Coaching Staff of the Year.
 
The staff led FSU to the greatest season in program history as the Seminoles captured its fourth National Championship while finishing the season undefeated for the first time in program history. The title completes an extraordinary run for the Seminoles in the NCAA Tournament where they outscored their opponents 21-1.

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