Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at UOIT set to 'FLEX' its muscles at official grand opening
September 7, 2007
The event will provide an opportunity to see the 90,000-square-foot expansion first-hand while learning more about the extensive new services it offers to students. Open to the public since the end of June, the facility houses state-of-the-art athletic, fitness and health centres designed to service students and staff of Durham College and UOIT, as well as Durham Region residents. Highlights of the development include the FLEX, a 10,000-sq.-ft. cardio, weight and fitness centre, and a 28,000-sq.-ft. triple gymnasium for varsity sports, campus recreation and intramural events.
Who:
Leah Myers, president, Durham College;
Dr. Ronald Bordessa, president, UOIT;
Ken Babcock, athletic director, Durham College and UOIT;
Kathy Lazenby, director, Campus Health Services, Durham College and UOIT; and
Fraser McArthur, president, Your Student Association.
Where:
Durham College and UOIT
Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre
2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
When:
Wednesday, September 12
Keynote presentation at 11 a.m. followed by official ribbon-cutting ceremony and opportunities for media tours.
Parking:
Enter off Conlin Road and proceed to the Founders 3 lot.
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Media contact
Michelle Good
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
michelle.good@dc-uoit.ca
