The Gazette publishes story on Small Sport Center project

The (Cedar Rapids) Gazette published a story, “Cornell College begins $19-million project to improve, expand Small Sport Center” on April 20, 2021.

Construction on the Small Sport Center is currently underway and fundraising for the project continues. The 18-month athletics and wellness project is scheduled to finish in the fall of 2022. 

The project will include:

• A new wellness and fitness center with updated cardio and weight equipment (This replaces the current Thomas Commons facility.)
• A new athletic training room for sports medicine and performance
• New locker room facilities for all student-athletes, visiting teams, and the Cornell community
• An expanded lobby with gathering spaces for students and visitors
• New centralized office spaces and a conference room for coaches, staff, and administration
• Two group exercise rooms for workout classes, training, dance class, and dance practice
• A concession stand for game day visitors
• Two new classrooms for block courses, team meetings, and social functions
• A 20-yard multi-purpose turf area for movement-based exercises