“除了这项运动 complex will not only help our current student athletes, but will serve as a great recruitment tool for our athletics department.” – Dr. E. 罗纳德·Salvitti, Class of 1959
On November 12, 2019, 华盛顿 & 澳门葡京博彩软件 hosted a dedication ceremony for its renovated Salvitti Family Gymnasium.
The renovation of the gymnasium, home site for W&J basketball, wrestling, and volleyball was made possible by a generous lead gift from Dr. E. 罗纳德·Salvitti, Class of 1959, a Class of 2002 member of the W&J体育名人堂. 体育馆, 始建于1970年, is a state-of-the art facility with 1,000 new bleacher-style seats, 翻新过的地板, 暖通空调, and offices for the athletic director and sports information director.
The night’s celebration also included a dedication of the Eaton Fitness Center and the Jerry L. 莫罗校友套房. 新的健身中心, overlooking the Salvitti Family Gymnasium, 对学生开放, 教师, 和工作人员, 包括跑步机, 椭圆机, 起重设备, 和更多的. The 莫罗校友套房 also overlooks the newly-renovated gymnasium, offering a comfortable space for alumni events and other special gatherings.
“Ron has been instrumental in the overall success of W&J through his service as a member of our board of trustees since 1975,” said President John C. 克纳普. “他对W充满热情&J, our students, and our athletic programs. I see every day the impact that Ron has made on our campus and our students.”
Dr. Salvitti was a star athlete and four-year letterman for the W&J篮球队. Accompanied by his family and friends, Dr. Salvitti spoke of the impact that W&J made on his life and his career.
“I have always lived on the doorstep of the College and it has had an effect on me. 除了这项运动 complex will not only help our current student athletes, but will serve as a great recruitment tool for our athletics department,萨尔维蒂说.
基斯Ghezzi, 1977届毕业生, a fellow physician and Chair of the 校董会 described Salvitti’s leadership and generosity, which have been instrumental in preparing W&J to thrive long into the future.
“Ron saw the importance of this project and provided W&J with the opportunity to create this incredible space for our student athletes,” Ghezzi said.
W&J men’s and women’s basketball teams capped off the night’s celebrations with a 74-67 men’s home opener win over Pitt-Greensburg and a 61-57 women’s victory over LaRoche University.
