Sports Center Student Worker(s) of the Month
The UHart Sports Center proudly honors our student workers' contributions and accomplishments. Our Sports Center, intramurals, and athletics could only function with a team of over 100 students working as building supervisors, intramural and athletic game day staff, lifeguards, front desk, and fitness center workers.
The Student Worker of the Month program recognizes students who go above and beyond their job duties and that focus on having a positive mindset, respect, achievement, determination, and opportunities. Outstanding students are nominated by professional staff members each month. The Student Worker of the Month is awarded a gift and recognized with publicity on TV screens within the Sports Center and other platforms across campus.
Ben and Matt are our first Co-Student Workers of the Month, as it was a tough decision for the team to pick one for February. Ben and Matt have gone above and beyond by helping whenever they can within the Sports Center, specifically with our intramural program. Without officials for our intramural leagues, we would be unable to run games without them. Ben and Matt have a passion for all sports, and having them officiate for intramurals has been a big win for the Recreation Department. They take their roles in a professional matter no matter if they are working intramural, inside the Sports Center, or in the classroom.
Matt and Ben both have a bright future following graduation from the University of Hartford with their work ethic, passion for helping others, and the will to succeed when curveballs are thrown into their life. Ben is part of the Men’s Soccer Club team, and Matt is a Distance Runner on the Track & Field team. Both of them balancing classes, work, and activities can be challenging for some, but this duo finds a way to make it work, which will be helpful in the future. We thank Ben and Matt for being student workers within the Sports Center and wish them the best of luck!
Ben Senra
What is your major and graduation class year?
"Physical Therapy Major; Undergrad 2026, grad 2026"
Why do you like working in the Sports Center?
"It allows me to meet a lot of new people while watching some pretty good intramural games."
Favorite Quote?
“Those who say they can’t and those who say they can are both usually right. - Will Smith”
Favorite food?
"Barbeque Ribs"
Favorite song?
"Circles by Post Malone"
What advice can you give to current student workers?
"Try to be fast in the GroupMe."
What are your hobbies?
"Playing soccer, listening to music, and going to the gym."
Matt Konopinski
What is your major and graduation class year?
"Senior, Mechanical Engineering"
Why do you like working in the Sports Center?
"The variety of roles within the Sports Center makes it enjoyable to come to work and easy to interact with coworkers."
Favorite Quote?
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take - Wayne Gretzky"
Favorite food?
"Chicken Parm"
Favorite song?
"Last Night by Morgan Wallen"
What advice can you give to current student workers?
"Have fun, don't see this as a job but as an experience."
What are your hobbies?
"Playing video games and watching sports."