On Oct. 25, 2019, the sprawling 81,900-square-foot Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness, and Well-Being \u2013 a dynamic campus hub that would go on to make a transformative impact on the health and well-being of the campus and surrounding communities, was dedicated.<\/p>\n
The building was named in honor of longtime, generous supporters of the College, Kenneth L. \u201959 H\u201999 and Rosalie E. \u201958 Bowers.<\/a><\/p>\n The Bowers Center, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary<\/a>, offers a holistic view of recreation and wellness for the campus community, including study spaces, a versatile fieldhouse with a Mondo track and a fitness center with 90 pieces of fitness equipment. It\u2019s also home to a demonstration kitchen, a relaxation room with a nap pod, and multi-purpose classrooms.<\/p>\n Despite not operating at full capacity for nearly two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bowers Center has achieved more than 331,000 total building check-ins and continues to serve the campus community through its programs, which include intramurals, the Student Wellness Advocacy Group (SWAG), and a recently added personal training program.<\/p>\n Since its dedication, the Bowers Center has received national recognition by being awarded the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification 2021<\/a> and being named a National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Outstanding Facility Award Recipient in 2022.<\/a><\/p>\n