(Jackie Jeffers | THE BEACON)
By Will Lyons
The University's planned recreational center, funded by the RISE campaign, will be constructed on the field next to the Public Safety building starting in June 2014.
After debating whether to break ground on John Etzel field or the field adjacent to Public Safety, Vice President for University Relations Jim Lyons and the Board of Regents decided to build The Rec center on the space next to Public Safety.
"Both were thought of on equal terms," Lyons said. "Deciding on the P-safe field will allow us to move forward more quickly."
Etzel field will remain in its current location, while the future of the P-safe building remains uncertain.
According to Lyons, the larger space will allow for more space for fitness classes and other recreation and wellness programs.
"If we get lucky and got the fundraising done it could be even sooner," Lyons said.
