CSP SPORTS
Concordia To Build Stadium and Outdoor Track
Sea Foam Stadium
With the largest single gift in Concordia’s history, the University launches a fund drive for a new stadium and outdoor track. The project will feature a football/soccer field, artificial turf, running track, field equipment, scoreboard, lights, temporary and permanent seating, parking, inflatable bubble, concession facilities, locker rooms, weight training, press box, outdoor plaza, offices, and hospitality rooms. The $5 million gift by Phil Fandrei ’51, Mark Hanson and Matthew Hanson, the executives and management of Sea Foam Sales Company, makes it possible for the University to undertake this project but significant fundraising is still needed. “It truly is another opportunity to
have God’s glory be exemplified,” said Phil Fandrei ’51. “Concordia is changing with the times and trends, but God remains at its center.” An on-campus athletic facility will strengthen Concordia and the community by boosting student recruitment and retention, enhancing school spirit and pride, offering community outreach, and increasing Concordia’s visibility. The stadium will be built on the corner of Concordia Ave. and Hamline Ave. and be visible to the hundreds of thousands of motorists who travel Interstate 94 daily. Concordia hopes to open the facility by the fall of 2009.
President Holst and athletic director Tom Rubbelke accept a $5 million check from Phil Fandrei ’51 for the new Sea Foam Stadium during the Homecoming football game.
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