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Queens University of Charlotte QUEENS STUDENT BODY: 2,600 students. THE BUILDING: The Levine Center will be 130,000 square feet, have 3 levels, and include a food court, rock climbing wall, dance studio, track and study space. The gym will have moveable walls, and be large enough to separate into three different courts, or a space for commencement. There will also be offices for coaches and staff, a weight room, training room, trophy room, classrooms, conference space, and locker rooms for the Royals and visiting teams. INVESTING in QUEENS: This building will be a wellness and recreation area for students where Queens athletics teams will also participate, compete and train. The school, the Levine Foundation and students feel as if this building will be a deciding factor for students who are contemplating what school to go to. This building is part of the Investing in Queens Future Campaign. This campaign has raised 86 million dollars of a 100 million dollar goal so far. The money will go to The Levine Center, the new Duke Energy Building, and some of the money has already been invested in the Marion Diehl Sports Complex on Tyvola Road. PAID for BY: The Levine Foundation donated 7.5 million dollars for this project. LOCATION: The center will take the spot of Ovens Athletic Center on campus. While the center is being built, the athletic teams who participate in the gym will most likely play at the Grady Cole Center. Athletic Department and Levine Center Contributors (of information and decisions): Jeannie King, Athletic Director Cherie Swarthout, Assistant Athletic Director for External Operations Tim Burke, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance President Pamela Davies, President of Queens University LaTanja Batiste, Head Athletic Trainer Sarah Waple, Director of Sports Information Paul Johnson, Director of Food Service
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Vice President, Public Relations Brittany Philip, 704.555.5555 or Brittany.philip@qmail.queens.edu Specific Info From: http://www.queens.edu/Give-to-Queens/SpotlightStories/Queens-gets-landmark-%E2%80%98assist%E2%80%99.html
10:30 11:00: Press arrive and meet in Claudia Belk Dining Hall (signs will be put up for directions). 11:00 - 12:00 Lunch for the Press. -In attendance will be President of the University, the Athletic Director, and the head coaches from the following teams: Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Women's Volleyball Men's and Women's Swimming
12:15 2: 00 Unveiling with speeches from the President and the Athletic Director in the Levine Center. 2:00 3:00 Press are allowed to interact with the students as they make their way through and interact with the activities.
Q: When will the Facility be Finished? A: The Campaign of Investing in Queens runs through 2012. The University set goals, and it hopes that the facility will be finished by then for use pending construction hurdles. Q: What Kind of Food will be Offered in the Food Court? A: Food Services have conducted research on campus for the center. They want the students, and some faculty to choose since they will be the ones eating in the facility the most. The choices on the survey were; healthy snacks, smoothies, fast food, wraps, pasta choices and salads. The decision will come down to what the student body ultimately chose during the survey. Q: Will Other Students (Non- Athletes) be able to Use the facility? A: Yes. The athletes will use the facility for their respected sport, to train, practice, and perform; however, the rest of the facility is geared toward a community of wellness and recreation for the entire student body. There will be PE classes offered for all students in The Levine Center, along with a track, gym and rock wall all open to the student body. The food court is also for everyone. Q: Where Will the Royals play while the Facility is Being Constructed? A: The basketball and volleyball teams will play at the Grady Cole Center. Ovens Athletic Center will be demolished, and the Levine Center will be built up. They will spend about 2 full seasons playing off campus. Q: How Will the Levine Center Have an Impact on Queens? A: This facility is being called a first-rate facility. The Center will give possible students a reason to say Queens is better than everywhere else. Queens has a record of Academic excellence. Now, building the facilities around campus will make the University a better one, and make students realize the appeal of the school.