Reflections Magazine Issue #61 - Spring 2004 | Page 7

After 25 years the facade of the Fieldhouse is
getting an update which will feature a new lobby.

The project includes an 8,945-square-

practices in the Fieldhouse, but the

foot addition to the front of the Field-

weight room is in the basement of Led-

house and 2,531-square-foot renova-

widge Hall. Having everything under

tion. The addition will house a fitness

one roof will make it more efficient

center for the campus community and

for coaches to run practice along with

an expanded training room. The space

weight training and conditioning. And,

will also accommodate a multi-purpose

it will put all the coaches’ offices under

conference room and offices for coaches

one roof – another first.

and athletic staff.
The

58,125-square-foot

The Fieldhouse expansion will enable
Fieldhouse

Siena to continue recruiting talented

opened in 1978, when Siena’s intercol-

students

legiate athletic program was new. Today,

addition will dramatically increase the

the Fieldhouse is home to seven varsity

space available for fitness and make our

sports for men and seven for women

fitness facility accessible to the entire

that combined involve more than 300

Siena community. The improved rest-

students.

rooms, service areas and entry will be a

“Twenty-five years ago, Siena was way
ahead of the game with a new Field-

and

student-athletes.

The

welcome change for students, staff, fans
and visitors.

house,” Michael Dawson said. “Today,

Speaking of visitors, our Fieldhouse is

we have top quality academics and an

one of the most frequently used facili-

athletic program to match. Our facilities

ties on campus. The Fieldhouse is regu-

should reflect that same quality.”

larly used by community groups, for

Upgrading our Fieldhouse will ensure
that our facility is on par with our
athletic program. For example, the

sports camps and by St. Joseph Academy. These activities have not been
interrupted by the project.

project includes a fitness and weight

As alumni and supporters of Siena, we

training room, which will be new to

hope you’ll be among our many visitors

the Fieldhouse. Currently, coaches have

to the Fieldhouse. By fall, all the work
will be complete and we’re sure you’ll
see how your contributions to the Fieldhouse will benefit students today and in

Jack Dominique builds a new fieldhouse wall.
Photo date: 12/09/03.

the future. Thanks for being a part of
this important team of supporters.
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