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11/22/04

RENOVATIONS TO SLU'S BURKMAN GYM TO BE CELEBRATED

CANTON – Recent renovations to the Burkman Gymnasium at St. Lawrence University 
will be celebrated with a ceremony on Saturday, December 11, at 2:30 p.m., 
between the women's basketball game and men's basketball game that day. Both 
teams will play Alfred University teams in the Burkman Gymnasium, and all are 
welcome to join in the dedication ceremony.
	Earlier this year, several donors to St. Lawrence University announced 
their intention to support the renovation project, which began in April and was 
completed recently. 
	Preston Carlisle '52 and his wife, Joan Carlisle, of Lisbon, New York, 
joined  Trustee Emeritus John Priesing and his wife, Madryn, parents of John '94, 
of Bronxville, New York, in making leadership commitments of over $200,000 each 
for the project, according to Vice President for University Advancement Michael 
P. Archibald. Joining the Carlisles and the Priesings in supporting this effort 
with leadership gifts are Dave Jennings '74, former New York Jets punter and 
current sports broadcaster of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey; and Francis 
LaMantia '88 and Wendy Hubbert LaMantia '91 of Wilton, Connecticut.
	One hundred percent of the costs associated with the project, approximately 
$500,000, were funded by private donors, who approached the University with the 
gifts necessary to accomplish the renovation.
	Included in the renovation are a new floor, a new center court and new 
bleachers on both sides. The design is by the architectural firm of MacLachlan, 
Cornelius & Filoni, who also designed the new Student Center and Brewer Bookstore, 
among other projects at St. Lawrence.
	Burkman Gymnasium opened in 1970, when the then-new Augsbury Physical 
Education Complex was a state-of-the-art facility. The gym had not had a 
renovation in the 34 years it has been used for basketball and volleyball 
intercollegiate team practice and competitions, as well as for intramural and 
recreational activities.
	"The new reconfiguration with bleachers on both sides will give fans 
improved seating from which to enjoy the games," said Margaret F. Strait, 
director of athletics. "We're very grateful to the Carlisles and the Priesings, 
and all the donors who value and support our athletics and recreation programs."

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