Kansas Wesleyan University’s weight room – the Everett Morgan Strength Training Center – will hold an unofficial ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 29th at 1 p.m.
The weight room will open after a major renovation that includes brand-name weights, new equipment, and the construction of an office for the university’s first full-time strength and conditioning coach. Custom racks, benches, free weights, new flooring, cardio equipment, televisions, and a new sound system will be installed, with the expectation that KWU will have one of the best strength and conditioning facilities in the NAIA.
“This is another achievement for Kansas Wesleyan,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of advancement and university operations. “Numerous supporters have come together to fund this project that will enhance the physical development and preparation of countless Coyotes. We look forward to this space becoming an important part of the KWU experience!”
The Everett Morgan Strength Training Center is an important part of the KWU lifestyle as it plays a crucial role in both athletics and the entire KWU student body. It is also used as an academic laboratory.
“A huge number of supporters helped make this possible,” Oliver said. “Corporations and private donors helped light the fire at Night with the Yotes, while the Kieborz family, Mac Steele, Salina Regional Health Center, Bob Meyer and Marla and Lee Beikman were especially instrumental in getting it across the finish line. There will still be a few small pieces added after Thursday’s event, but the facility will be ready for the Coyotes and we couldn’t be more excited!”
