Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre at Durham College set to 'FLEX' its muscles at official grand opening

September 7, 2007

OSHAWA, Ont. – Following three years of planning, preparation and construction, Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are gearing up to celebrate the completion of their Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC) expansion with a grand opening ceremony and open house on Wednesday, September 12.

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.

For more information contact:
Michelle Good
Communications and Marketing
905.721.3111 ext. 2197
michelle.good@dc-uoit.ca

 

 

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