Green Cookie Monster
August 22nd, 2006, 01:10 PM
August 22, 2006
Groundbreaking set for new sports facility
Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez will be joined by community leaders, alums and athletes Thursday as the University takes a major step for its athletics program—the groundbreaking for the Broad Athletic Facility.
The 26,000 square-foot field house is the first component of the multi-faceted Alex G. Spanos Sports and Recreation Complex.
The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Foundation is providing a $2 million leadership gift for this new field house, which is designed for intercollegiate athletics.
All media are invited to join Sacramento State on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the south end of Hornet Stadium. Speakers will include:
Alexander Gonzalez
President, Sacramento State
Holly Tiche
President, Placer Ranch—a Broad Project
Terry Wanless
Sacramento State Athletic Director
John Gesek
Alumnus, two-time Super Bowl winner
Tyson Butler
Linebacker, Sacramento State Football Team
Groundbreaking ceremonies will also include special appearances by the Sac State Cheer Squad, Dance Team, Hornet Football Team, and Herky the Hornet.
Credentialed media are cleared to park in the Alumni Center Parking Lot, off Highway 50 and Howe Avenue.
For more information on Eli and Edythe Broad and the Broad Athletic Facility visit www.SpanosSportsComplex.com.
For media assistance, contact public affairs at (916) 278-6156.
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Groundbreaking set for new sports facility
Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez will be joined by community leaders, alums and athletes Thursday as the University takes a major step for its athletics program—the groundbreaking for the Broad Athletic Facility.
The 26,000 square-foot field house is the first component of the multi-faceted Alex G. Spanos Sports and Recreation Complex.
The Eli and Edythe L. Broad Foundation is providing a $2 million leadership gift for this new field house, which is designed for intercollegiate athletics.
All media are invited to join Sacramento State on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the south end of Hornet Stadium. Speakers will include:
Alexander Gonzalez
President, Sacramento State
Holly Tiche
President, Placer Ranch—a Broad Project
Terry Wanless
Sacramento State Athletic Director
John Gesek
Alumnus, two-time Super Bowl winner
Tyson Butler
Linebacker, Sacramento State Football Team
Groundbreaking ceremonies will also include special appearances by the Sac State Cheer Squad, Dance Team, Hornet Football Team, and Herky the Hornet.
Credentialed media are cleared to park in the Alumni Center Parking Lot, off Highway 50 and Howe Avenue.
For more information on Eli and Edythe Broad and the Broad Athletic Facility visit www.SpanosSportsComplex.com.
For media assistance, contact public affairs at (916) 278-6156.
http://www.spanossportscomplex.com/sw_viewA.jpg
http://www.spanossportscomplex.com/detail_broad.jpg