Reflections Magazine Issue #61 - Spring 2004 | Page 6

Fieldhouse
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Expansion

ooray for the team of supporters

Confident we would successfully com-

who played a major role in fund-

plete the Campaign for Siena Heights

ing the $1.7 million Fieldhouse project.

University and receive the Kresge grant,

Every successful team has leaders and
this one is no different. SHU trustee
and team physician Michael Dawson,
M.D., made the lead gift to the Fieldhouse. Trustees Robert Price and the
late Charles Hikes also generously
supported the Fieldhouse addition and

work began in early October on the
project. During the cool days of fall and
snowy days of winter, work progressed
on the Fieldhouse. An unseasonably
warm day in early March provided our
first look at the completed front of the
Fieldhouse.

renovation, as did trustees Bruce Lee

The front is just a part of the new look.

’85 and Darrell Issa ’76, and friend to

The entrance will feature a plaza paved

Siena John Schwartz of Austin, Texas.

Photo date: 02/27/04

in engraved bricks to commemorate

Their contributions, along with those
from other supporters and alumni,
enabled Siena to receive a $750,000
grant from the Kresge Foundation.

donors who have contributed $1,000
or more to the campaign. A new lobby
will await visitors who will also find
renovated and enlarged restrooms and
service areas.

Photo date: 03/04/04
Photo date: 03/25/04

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