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Post by gymrat67 on Oct 25, 2024 15:40:46 GMT -5
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Post by calsufan on Oct 25, 2024 17:42:06 GMT -5
Note that the 2018 proposed Tom Gola Arena renovation / retrofit architectural drawings ( e.g., drawing Nos. 35 thru 41 ) by Kimmel Bogrette, Architecture and Site, that had been incorporated in the March, 2019 proposed Campus Master Plan submitted to the BOT, which had envisioned north, south, east and west pedestrian concourses at the mezzanine level surrounding the seating bowl, were ultimately not utilized, presumably due to the significantly higher ( unmanageable ) estimated construction cost. I'm not trying to be a wise guy here, but why does it matter? They probably weren't the first plans and they obviously weren't the last. What's the significance of them not being used as compared to the arena we have today? The Master Plan gets revised as well, right? Things change or get stale. |
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Post by explorer88 on Oct 31, 2024 8:01:26 GMT -5
 Still can't believe it is ours. |
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Post by lasallejohn on Oct 31, 2024 8:30:07 GMT -5
B-e-a-utiful!
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Post by theneumann64 on Oct 31, 2024 9:09:16 GMT -5
Really looking forward to being there next Saturday. Won't be able to fully contextualize it until I'm there.
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Post by andone on Oct 31, 2024 9:58:24 GMT -5
Does anyone know if/when the last section of retractable seating will be done? Looking at the picture just posted above, still looks like the last section (the very left of the picture next to the Glaser suite) is still in progress.
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Post by andone on Oct 31, 2024 10:03:53 GMT -5
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Post by explorers26 on Oct 31, 2024 10:23:43 GMT -5
Does anyone know if/when the last section of retractable seating will be done? Looking at the picture just posted above, still looks like the last section (the very left of the picture next to the Glaser suite) is still in progress. They are done now |
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Post by MisterD on Oct 31, 2024 11:33:14 GMT -5
I feel like its come up before, but is the board at center court like low low or just the angle of the pic?
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Post by golasalle on Oct 31, 2024 11:56:28 GMT -5
I feel like its come up before, but is the board at center court like low low or just the angle of the pic? It's the angle. It is plenty high. |
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Post by theneumann64 on Oct 31, 2024 12:05:34 GMT -5
I will say that it passes the "At least look like an arena in pictures" test so far. Still need to see how it looks on TV and how it feels in person, but it at least passes the first test.
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Post by belfieldhappyhour on Oct 31, 2024 17:50:25 GMT -5
Dumb question because I honestly forget, is the court supposed to be named after Gola? So something like Tom Gola Court at John Glaser Arena?
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Post by diehardexplorer on Oct 31, 2024 22:03:24 GMT -5
I will say that it passes the "At least look like an arena in pictures" test so far. Still need to see how it looks on TV and how it feels in person, but it at least passes the first test. imo, the pictures don't do it justice. it looks even better in person. not a bad seat in the place. |
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Post by diehardexplorer on Oct 31, 2024 22:04:22 GMT -5
Dumb question because I honestly forget, is the court supposed to be named after Gola? So something like Tom Gola Court at John Glaser Arena? i was disappointed they did not do this. maybe they will surprise everyone and do it on a later date. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Nov 1, 2024 7:09:58 GMT -5
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Post by gymrat67 on Nov 7, 2024 12:08:39 GMT -5
Worth re-visiting : Recap of recent University / Dan Allen fundraising announcements :
1. ( November 2, 2022 ) La Salle University receives $3.5 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
www.lasalle.edu/blog/2022/11/02/la-salle-receives-3-5m-grant-from-Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania/" The grant will help fund investments in infrastructure and facilities to enhance the campus experience for students, including in areas of health and wellness ". [ New student physical fitness / intra-murals / athletics practice facility on former site of E & F ? ]
" Multiple phases will follow the awarding of the grant from the Commonwealth, with additional details from the University to be announced at a later date ". 2. ( March 21, 2023 ) $3 million lead gift to the 2022-23 Charter Challenge from the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools.3. ( March 21, 2023 ) 10th Annual Day of Giving results in 2,125 gifts totaling more than $1 million.4. ( June 22, 2023 ) La Salle successfully completes $10 million Charter Challenge in record-breaking fundraising year.
" 2022 - 23 Charter Challenge raised an amount surpassing $17 million ( including the Christian Brothers Institute's $3 million lead gift. ) " www.lasalle.edu/blog/2023/06/22/la-salle-successfully-completes-charter-challenge-in-record-breaking-fundraising-year/ |
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