Our teams are off to Brown Deer, Wisconsin. Their preparations are complete; events are set. Over the next few days we must also finish strong. How best to support our school and our teams? Which lanes to choose? February is well seeded with important events: Horizon League Championships, CSU‘sAnnual Giving Day and the expiration of the $25,000 Matching Gift Challenge for
With Goal #1 (Fund the Project) in sight our attention is now focused on Goal #2 (Participation by All Swimming & Diving Alumni). President Berkman led by example to help Wally meet our TEAM goal. Now it’s YOUR turn. More on President Berkman’s $83 pledge below. First the story behind the Heritage Project and your role in its success. Since Wally Morton assumed
We have TWO WEEKS left to win the 2 to 1 match that will enable us to reach our goal. The breadth and scope of our swimming & diving heritage is magnificent. We must make sure we celebrate it and provide the opportunity for others to have lifelong gifts from experiencing the sport we love. The history of Fenn/CSU Swimming & Diving
The Community Corner will be visible from inside and outside of the pool and accessible to all visitors. This is where we recognize our partners and provide opportunities for our neighbors and friends to post information. It will be located on the north end of the east bleachers – visible from the rec center as well as the south bleachers. These graphics will
Most people know why The Robert F. Busbey Natatorium was way ahead of its time when completed in 1972 (big gutters, bright lights, integrated diving well, no windows, etc.). Here’s “the rest of the story”. The CSU pool made big news when it opened in 1973 simply because it was, well, BIG! While not proven (yet), the pool was also
Timeline Wall thinking started Day 1 of the Heritage Project. It’s a natural place to record 83 years of swimming and diving heritage – with space for 25 more. Here are the proof prints of what you will see when you walk into The Robert F. Busbey Natatorium and check out the base of the East Bleachers on Heritage Weekend (REGISTER
DAY #28 —— and our countdown to reach GOAL is ON. And we’ve gotta get there and reach the Heritage Project funding goal. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a good, hard, honest look at what this entails & climb aboard. Will YOU personally take some ownership with this endeavor?? Have you ever read an inspiring story/article/book that tugged on your heart strings
August 30, 2015 —————————— Soon after this blog was first published in January the response was immediate and unanimous – “Bright Blue” !! Fast forward seven months later to August 28. Comments from those who have seen the tunnel: Wow! Goosebumps! Fantastic! The new tunnel entrance to The Robert F. Busbey Natatorium features an under-water-like experience leading into one of
CSU swimmers and divers have a tradition of peaking for the Horizon League Swimming and Diving Championships – Feb 25-28 this year. February 28 is also the date the Matching Gift Challenge for the Heritage Project will expire. Let’s ALL finish Viking Strong Together! Initial leadership funding for the project (concept graphics are HERE) provided us with a solid start
The Ninth Lane Banner provides a large, watchful Magnus encouraging our swimmers and divers while honoring our dedicated alumni. It’s visible from both the pool and rec center. Every alumni should upload their favorite picture(s). ********* 6/3/15 UPDATE *************** We Did It – Hope you’ve seen this: Heritage Project Powers Champions Campaign into Fast Lane And thanks to