Wilmington College Breaks Ground on Scheve Athletic Center
Wilmington College honored Jerry Scheve’s legacy not only with words but with action when it broke ground for the Scheve Athletic Center during Homecoming on Sept 27.
President Corey Cockerill noted, “Every once in a while, a life leaves an impact so deep that it changes the trajectory of an institution. For Wilmington College, that life was Coach Jerry Scheve’s. We celebrate a man whose quiet strength shaped generations, and we lay the foundation for a future that will carry his vision forward for decades to come.”
Scheve, who donated a record $23 million to the College, was a highly respected accounting professor and championship women’s basketball coach at WC who passed away in May. He coached the Lady Quakers for 30 years before retiring in 2021. His 2004 team won the NCAA Division III national championship, the pinnacle of his 518 career wins. He is a member of the Cincinnati and Ohio Basketball Halls of Fame, as well as WC’s Athletic Hall of Fame.
Golden Goose Arena Opens in Milan With Nine Padel Courts
The Golden Goose Arena has opened in Milan: a true temple to padel within CityLife Park, created in collaboration with the luxury sneaker brand and featuring nine courts, lounge areas, and retail spaces, totaling more than 3,000 square meters. “The project required an eight-figure investment,” explained Silvio Campara, CEO of Golden Goose, during the opening ceremony.
The 2,800-square-meter sports area includes six premium all-black indoor courts, an immersive pro court equipped with tracking cameras and an LED scoreboard, and two vintage-style outdoor courts. Complementing the arena is a store dedicated to Golden Goose’s Star line, with product personalization and lounge areas spanning 1,000 square meters.
“The Arena is a place where the community interacts with the brand. We need to create value, not just make money. Initiatives do not always have to deliver a financial return; our goal is the common good,” Campara said. The project taps into the padel trend, a phenomenon in full swing “with 39 million players, up 158% year on year, and played by many women,” recalled the CEO of Golden Goose, the only sneaker brand with 70% female customers. There is also a social focus. “It is the first padel stadium in the world accessible to people with disabilities. There is also an area open to the public, featuring a restaurant and a playground. The outdoor area with the permanent kiosk is expected to be operational by November. We expect more than 40,000 visitors,” said Campara.
Missouri State Asks for $23M to Renovate, Preserve McDonald Hall and Arena
Missouri State identified the renovation and preservation of McDonald Hall and Arena as a priority in the near future and now it is asking the state for financial help.
The university listed McDonald as one of the key projects it wants to complete by 2030, according to a proposed facilities master plan unveiled this summer.
MSU President Richard "Biff" Williams outlined the financial side of the university's legislative priorities during an Oct. 3 update to the Board of Governors.
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