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Making an impact on and off the field “From getting a walk-off in my first collegiate game to our team winning a NACC championship on our home field last year, some of the best moments of my life have been on this field.” MSOE softball catcher and biomedical engineering student Jenna Trewyn spoke about the impact athletics have had on her collegiate experience on April 8 when an excited crowd of student athletes, alumni, community members, staff and faculty gathered to hear about phase two of an investment in women’s athletics at MSOE. It includes the construction of MSOE Raiders Softball Stadium, a 2.9 million-dollar-project that will be the new home to MSOE’s NCAA Division III women’s softball team. The stadium is part of a larger multi-year plan, announced last fall, to expand facilities for MSOE Athletics and provide greater opportunities for women athletes. The effort is also aimed at improving the overall student experience and includes enhancing MSOE’s arts programming with the first-ever dedicated space on campus for the student band. The plan furthers MSOE’s mission and ongoing work focused on diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB). “At MSOE, this commitment is not just about words, but actions,” said Vice President of Student Affairs and Campus Inclusion Seandra Mitchell. “Investing in this is also a testament to the
“Being a collegiate athlete has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It is more than just a game. It is the special moments created while being a part of a team, the lessons learned from the hard practices and the pride you feel when you can represent the school and city you love.” JENNA TREWYN, STUDENT ATHLETE
