The Hangar Officially Opens
(Thunder Bay - March 4, 2005) Lakehead University has officially opened the doors to its new multi-sport athletics facility, The Hangar.
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| (l-r) Rob Wandell, Marketing & Pre-Construction, McDonald Brothers Construction; Dr. Fred Gilbert, President, Lakehead University; Graham Strickert, President, Lakehead University Student Union; Tom Warden, Director of Athletics Lakehead U; and Adam Eikenberry, Lakehead U student rep. |
The Hangar houses an indoor running track, multi-purpose indoor field, aerobic/yoga studio, weight room and fitness center, climbing wall, student lounge, and a sports medicine clinic.
"We are very proud of this student-driven initiative," says Graham Strickert, Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) President. "The Hangar started as an idea of the students, and together with Athletics and the Administration, the students' vision is now a reality."
The construction of this new facility was supported by a referendum, where 76.7% of the students who voted were in favour of a $35-per-semester fee for this new facility.
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| Dr. Gilbert tests the new field with an impromptu game of football. |
"The Hangar is an excellent facility with state-of-the-art equipment and design," says Tom Warden, Lakehead University Director of Athletics. "This facility will help meet the lifestyle needs of all our students and further enrich their university experience."
"This new sporting centre would not have been possible without the strong student support shown in the referendum results," says Dr. Fred Gilbert, Lakehead University President. "The dedication shown by the students in the drive to have Hangar built has paid off, and this outstanding facility is proof."
Membership is free for students. The facility is also available to current members and the public for a fee. Call the Athletics Office at 343-8213 for more information.
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Contact: Marla Tomlinson, Office of Communication, Lakehead U, 343-8177 or 472-9113
Graham Strickert, LUSU President, 343-8550