New track heads list of campus improvements

The first phase of the new track and soccer complex will be
complete in mid-October.

When I came to the Winona campus in June, I found much activity that will enhance the academic and social education of our students. Most evident is the new track and soccer complex. The Sprinturf soccer field is ready to go, and the track will be ready in October. The baseball and softball fields were completely remade last year and are playable this fall. All the outdoor sports facilities are now better suited to performing in Minnesota’s climate.

A new gazebo graces the athletic fields. Later this fall, we will install a low- and high-ropes course that will be used by student groups, faculty and staff for team-building. It will also be attractive for our summer conferences. There’s a shiny new roof on Gilmore Creek residence hall and other improvements to our student residences. A new campus-wide emergency alert system will further enhance our community’s safety. And, we have announced that we will engage with generous friends and benefactors in pursuit of a new science complex. You’ll hear more about that important initiative in the coming months.