Fitness & Wellness
Center to be Expanded
Improvements Made to LifeSports Center
A
newly expanded 9,000-square-foot fitness and wellness center will
replace the present 2,800-square-foot facility. The new fitness and
wellness center, which will provide many additional exercise options
for students, will be completed by fall 2006.
“It’s important that we provide our students with the
very best facilities and equipment,” said President Lex McMillan. “Improved
facilities of all kinds help with the recruitment and retention
of both students and faculty.”
While the new facility is being built, an alternative, expanded
fitness site with new, state-of-the-art equipment will be set up
in a section of the Bollman Center.
Provost David Stinebeck said, “Many colleges have recently
completed or are planning fitness and wellness projects. Exercise
is of growing importance to many more college students who recognize
significant benefits such as weight control, stress relief and
better health.”
Improvements to the LifeSports Center include the installation
of eight new 7 ft x 28 ft windows; five along 13th Street and three
overlooking the Stadium. Lew Nevins ’65, coordinator of the
Red & White
Club, said, “The new windows offer an almost skybox-like
view of the Stadium. It has great potential to be a venue for receptions
and parties for before and after the game, as well as other events.”
The New Shirk Stadium is Nearly Complete! Save the Date! • September
24, 2005
Shirk Stadium Dedication
Albright College vs. King’s College, 1 p.m. game
Pre-game festivities and entertainment
Red & White Club reception
Half-time dedication ceremony
Cheer on the Lions as they tackle King’s College in their
first game
on the turf in the new Shirk Stadium.
Four
Faculty Recognized for Distinguished Teaching
For
excellence in teaching and achievements in scholarly and creative
activity, Albright College presented four faculty members
with awards during Albright’s 146th Commencement ceremony.
Lisa A. Wilder, Ph.D. was awarded
the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The award, funded by the
Lindback Foundation, is given to a faculty member who exemplifies
excellence and innovation in teaching. Wilder is an assistant professor
of economics. One of her students commented that her “enthusiasm
and overall interest in the subject provided a great atmosphere for
learning.” She
received her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State
University.
The
Dr. Henry P. and M. Paige Laughlin Distinguished Faculty Award honors
the most creative and constructive members of the Albright faculty.
The award was presented to David T. Osgood, Ph.D. Osgood
is an associate professor of biology who was recognized for excelling
in involving his students in field work and research, particularly
environmental research and restoration in wetlands. Osgood received
his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
The
Class of 1949/ Annadora Vesper Shirk Award for Scholarly and Creative
Accomplishment was presented to Jeffrey S. Lentz ’85.
Lentz is an artist-in-residence for music and theatre. A well-known
opera singer who performs with opera companies around the world,
he received a Grammy
nomination in 2003 in the Best Opera Recording category for Ed Thomas’ Desire
Under the Elms. He also creates a new song recital every year at Albright and
creates and directs original theatre offerings for the Albright stage. Lentz
received his master of music degree from Yale University School of Music. The
award is named in honor of Albright Professor Emerita Annadora Vesper Shirk.
Jeffrey
H. Woodward, Ph.D. was presented with the United Methodist
Division of Education Exemplary Teach-ing Award. The award is given
for excellence in teaching; civility and concern for students and
colleagues; commitment to value-centered education; and service
to students, the institution and the community.
After 36 years at Albright, nine years as department chairperson
and several terms as chair of the faculty, Woodward retired in May
as professor of English. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of
Pennsylvania.
Lisa A. Wilder, Ph.D. was awarded
the Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. The award, funded by the
Lindback Foundation, is given to a faculty member who exemplifies
excellence and innovation in teaching. Wilder is an assistant professor
of economics. One of her students commented that her “enthusiasm
and overall interest in the subject provided a great atmosphere for
learning.” She
received her Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnical Institute and State
University.
The
Dr. Henry P. and M. Paige Laughlin Distinguished Faculty Award honors
the most creative and constructive members of the Albright faculty.
The award was presented to David T. Osgood, Ph.D. Osgood
is an associate professor of biology who was recognized for excelling
in involving his students in field work and research, particularly
environmental research and restoration in wetlands. Osgood received
his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.
The
Class of 1949/ Annadora Vesper Shirk Award for Scholarly and Creative
Accomplishment was presented to Jeffrey S. Lentz ’85.
Lentz is an artist-in-residence for music and theatre. A well-known
opera singer who performs with opera companies around the world,
he received a Grammy
nomination in 2003 in the Best Opera Recording category for Ed Thomas’ Desire
Under the Elms. He also creates a new song recital every year at Albright and
creates and directs original theatre offerings for the Albright stage. Lentz
received his master of music degree from Yale University School of Music. The
award is named in honor of Albright Professor Emerita Annadora Vesper Shirk.
Jeffrey
H. Woodward, Ph.D. was presented with the United Methodist
Division of Education Exemplary Teach-ing Award. The award is given
for excellence in teaching; civility and concern for students and
colleagues; commitment to value-centered education; and service
to students, the institution and the community.