SOLO_Gold Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Here's a story about Dr. Rutland's plans to restructure the university's fiscal priorities. I found the very end of the article particularly interesting!!! ORU's president-elect outlines goals "The school is also spending $10 million to upgrade the Mabee Center, along with classrooms and chemistry labs." http://www.kjrh.com/news/local/story/ORUs-president-elect-outlines-goals/JHAwChWXC0yr4bjLp-UL2Q.cspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmh8286 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Great find, senior! I'd hoped the link would flesh out the leading statement a bit, which it didn't, but I'm glad to see that there are at least plans in the work to do some improvements to the "Magnificent Mabee Center"!!! It's still the best place in town to watch a ball game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUBlue Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Great find, senior! I'd hoped the link would flesh out the leading statement a bit, which it didn't, but I'm glad to see that there are at least plans in the work to do some improvements to the "Magnificent Mabee Center"!!! It's still the best place in town to watch a ball game. and has the best parking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcboy2000 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 My list of Mabee Revisions: More escalators South entrance Blue chair in lower bowl Locker room upgrades Office Upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmh8286 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 To those of us that have been attending ORU games at there for a long time, the Magnificent Mabee Center is kind of like that beloved first car, or an old wooden sailboat to a sailing enthusieist, or that special instrument to a musician. Mabee Center is showing signs of age - over thirty five years and counting - but it is beloved by the fans that have seen many a magical moment in it's confines over it's "magnificent" history. I hope that whatever renovations are done make the Mabee Center better, but we don't lose the esthetic that has made it magnificent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 My changes: new (better) management blue seats in the lower bowl paint the outside fit the outside stairs (concrete, railing, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmh8286 Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 My changes: new (better) management blue seats in the lower bowl paint the outside fit the outside stairs (concrete, railing, etc) I'd love to see blue in the lower bowl, but I'd hate to see the wonderfully comfortable seats replaced with the undersized plastic variety commonly used in recently-built arenas. If blue seats means plastic seats, I say leave 'em like they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bogus Smith Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 My changes: new (better) management blue seats in the lower bowl paint the outside fit the outside stairs (concrete, railing, etc) I'm assuming that you mean FIX the outside stairs. As they say, if it doesn't fit, you must acquit (posting)!! The outside stairs have deterioriated over the last 35+ years (imagine that!) and they do need some attention before someone gets hurt in a non ice-related mishap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2009 Share Posted May 10, 2009 Luxury Suites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansforever Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think the reporter gave a misleading statement. We're spending $10 million on summer renovations, but that includes nearly every building on campus. The only items for Mabee Center that have been mentioned (so far) are replacing the arena/stage lighting system and replacing area tile and carpet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I agree.... the story is not worded well. The Green's have donated another $10 million for summer renovations - and that includes some remodeling of the Mabee Center. I have heard the same items you mentioned. I have also heard that the renovations include 'fixing' the facade at the baseball stadium. The start of construction of the indoor baseball/soccer complex is scheduled to begin any day I think. It just has to stop raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlue82 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I've also heard of some pretty significant upgrades to towers - new carpet throughout, renovations to bathrooms, and replacement of the "original" pull-out beds with new bunkbeds. Returning students will be pleased in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Any updates on what has been done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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