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Vermont Athletics will benefit from the $1 million challenge!
03.14.04 $1 MILLION CHALLENGE GIFT FOR ATHLETICS
UVM athletics has always welcomed a good challenge, and an anonymous benefactor has issued one for the university's athletics boosters and fundraisers: Raise $1 million toward the renovation of Archie Post Field complex, and the donor will match it dollar-for-dollar.
"We're very excited at the prospect of making a significant investment in upgrading the Post Field complex," said director of athletics Bob Corran. "With the help of our alumni, parents, and friends, we can meet this challenge and create a wonderful athletics complex at Post Field that UVM students and the entire community will enjoy for generations to come."
Planned improvements to Archie Post Field are part of the Athletics Department's fundraising goal during the university's $250 million comprehensive campaign. Proposed new facilities include construction of an open-air, outdoor athletic stadium for soccer; an adjacent all-weather field primarily for lacrosse and field hockey; an outdoor track; permanent seating for 4,000 spectators; and space for concessions, picnicking, and restrooms.
"This is a chance for those who care about UVM athletics to make a real impact on the quality of our athletics facilities and the caliber of the student experience for athletes and non-athletes alike," Corran said. "Every gift to athletics facilities will have a double impact as we strive to meet this million-dollar challenge."
For further information, or to contribute, contact Ruth Henry, senior development officer for athletics, 802-656-3225, e-mail Ruth.Henry@uvm.edu.