The Reser Stadium renovation approved by the Oregon State University Board of Trustees will cost more than $324.5 million over the 50-year lifespan of the renovation, according to the university. The $153 million initial construction cost of the renovation publicized by the university, which includes a new student welcome center, a conference space and medical facility, is only part of the total cost, of course. There will also be more than $60 million in interest payments, $51 million for a midlife renewal and $60.3 million in added operating costs over 50 years, based on university estimates provided to Mid-Valley Media. Corvallis Gazette-Times
Earlier this year, Oregon State announced its highly-publicized Reser Stadium renovation will cost $153 million, with $85 million coming via donations. Story:https://t.co/5Yw0f5j8e6
— Jarrid Denney (@jarrid_denney) May 24, 2021
The home of the Fighting Illini track and field team was officially dedicated as the Gary R. Wieneke Track this morning at Demirjian Park. Joining Coach Wieneke and his wife, Peggy in the celebration were a large group of extended family, former athletes, current student athletes and DIA staff. The dedication featured comments from University Chancellor Robert Jones, Director of Athletics Josh Whitman and Coach Mike Turk joined by current Illini Olivia Howell and Jonathan Wells to honor the legendary coach. Following the speaker session, a 'Victory Lap' took place on the track, led by Wieneke and his family. Today also served as an open house for invited guests to tour the newly-renovated Demirjian Park facility. FightingIllni.com
The Gary R. Wieneke Track was officially dedicated this morning at Demirjian Park.
— Illinois Athletics (@IlliniAthletics) May 22, 2021
Incredible day honoring a true Illini legend. #Illini | #JointheFight pic.twitter.com/O9i0kEcnXB
The University of Connecticut broke ground on a new 2,600-seat ice hockey rink for its men’s and women’s ice hockey teams Saturday at the Storrs campus. The project is set to include a 97,300 square foot hockey rink as well as improvements to a nearby parking lot. Outside of the ice and seating areas, the rink will include a number of amenities, according to a team release from April 30. This includes two locker rooms — one for each home and away team — a training space, coaches offices, press box, dining area and large scoreboard display above the ice. Hartford Courant
Ground has been broken for the University of Connecticut’s new ice hockey arena! Story to come. @hartfordcourant pic.twitter.com/KBFKxPTdbp
— sara tidwell (@saramtidwell) May 22, 2021
