The Classroom, Wellness and Conditioning Building

Groundbreaking ceremonies were held March 24, 1998, for the 40,000 squarefoot, $4.75 million Classroom, Wellness and Conditioning Building, a functional, state-ofth e-a rt facility designed to meet the needs of the College of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics.

The first floor will feature a 6,000 square-foot physical activity area/laboratory for physical education activities and the study of motion. A strength and weight development area will house equipment designed to help build strength, muscle development and rehabilitation.

Also located on the first floor will be the main training facility for EKU's 16 intercollegiate athletics teams. The facility will provide an in-ground hydrotherapy pool with rehabilitation equipment, three above-ground therapeutic pools, X-ray equipment and examination rooms. A "Wall of Fame" will display the names of contributors to the University's "Competitive

Edge Campaign", which raised private funds to help construct the new building.

The second floor will feature a wellness center designed to facilitate aerobic conditioning. The center will include aerodynamic equipment for bicycling, stair-step aerobics and other health-club type equipment.

Also on the second floor will be three large classrooms, physiology and computer laboratories, offices and areas for locker rooms, showers and dressing/changing areas.

The Campus Beautiful

The nickname, "The Campus Beautiful", aptly describes the Eastern Kentucky U n i versity campus. It is truly a beautiful atmosphere in which to live and learn. Eastern, a member of the Commonwealth's system of regional universities, is th e culmination of more than a century of higher education development on its 56 0-acre main campus in Richmond. Today's modern Eastern offers more than 15 0 degrees programs in its nine academic colleges and graduate school including ed u cation, allied health and nursing, computer science, business, sciences, law en fo rcement, recreation and environmental resources that provide educational oppo r tunities to meet society's demands.

The University seeks to fulfill the "living-while-learning" concept by providing comfortable living conditions for almost 4,500 students in campus residence halls Eastern can accommodate more students on campus than any other university in the state.

In addition to being a highly respected academic institution, Eastern is also noted for its program of intercollegiate athletics and recreational sports. The accomplishments of the Colonel athletics teams are a source of great pride for the student body and campus community.

Eastern is a hub for cultural enrichment opportunities as nationally known lecturers, artists, and entertainers appear on campus. A wide variety of student and faculty musical groups also provide a fine selection of entertainment options.

Whether it be in the area of academics, the athletics arena or campus life, Eastern continues its stride toward excellence.