The College celebrated the George R. Newman Center building dedication with a formal blessing from His Eminence Cardinal Theodore Mc Carrick during a ceremony in the Newman Center gymnasium Sept. 16th.

 


The guest of honor was business entrepreneur and philanthropist George W. Newman who presented the College with a $1 million cash gift in 2001 to complete the George R. Newman Center. The center is dedicated in the name of Newman’s son George R. Newman, who passed away at a young age. President Sister Patrice Werner, O.P., Ph.D., is particularly pleased that the Cardinal Mc Carrick could join the college community for this special occasion. 

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The new building will help accommodate the recreational and social needs of a growing student population. The 60,000 square foot Student Activities and Recreation Center houses a large gym with two practice basketball courts, which can be used simultaneously and a game court with retractable seating for 1,400 spectators. A running/walking track circles the perimeter of the gym above the basketball courts.

The new center also has meeting and activity rooms, a game room, student activities offices, an updated fitness center, an aerobics studio, locker rooms and athletic offices. The college's bookstore has also been expanded and relocated to the building.

PHOTOS FROM THE DEDICATION


DEDICATED VISION - From left, helping with the ribbon-cutting are Mark Corino, executive director of athletics, President Sister Patrice Werner, O.P., Ph.D., George W. Newman, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and student Erin Moran, Student Government Association president.

CARDINAL BLESSING - Above, His Eminence Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick returned  to formally bless and dedicate the George R. Newman Center. Assisting Cardinal McCarrick from left are Father Tom Orians, S.A., campus minister and at far right, Father John Davis, O.P., Ph.D., associate professor of theology/philosophy.


RECOGNITION AWARD - Jack Rainey , Caldwell College vice president for finance and administration, and Sister Michel Rodgers, O.P. , vice president and dean of student life, receive service recognition awards from  President Sister Patrice Werner, O. P, Ph.D. Rainey received his for his guidance in the execution of the George R. Newman Center project and Sister Michel for her guidance and inspiration.


SPECIAL OCCASION - Congratulating George W. Newman from left are President Sister Patrice Werner, O.P., Ph.D. and Cardinal McCarrick.


PASSIONATE PERSON - Mark Corino, Caldwell College executive director of athletics, receives a service recognition award from President Sister Patrice Werner, O. P, Ph.D. for his dedication and passion.