PJ Star story on BU Fundraising

[tornado]

http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1769240061/BU-exceeds-capital-campaign-goal-brings-in-161-million

"Bradley tops fundraising goal by $11 million
Campaign for a Bradley Renaissance raised more than $161 million since 2008"

[Old Coach]

As I understand it, the next project will be a dome for all of the outside sports (soccer, baseball, softball, etc...)

[Da Coach]

As I understand it, the next project will be a dome for all of the outside sports (soccer, baseball, softball, etc...)

I have heard rumors of the coaches wanting something like this, but where would it be located? There isn't room close to the other athletic facilities.

[jasonpeoria911]

Bradley could buy that farmland for sale by the Walmart on Allen Rd LOL. I think they already use the River City health club in that area for indoor track events and tennis I do believe.

Jason

[Old Coach]

I have heard rumors of the coaches wanting something like this, but where would it be located? There isn't room close to the other athletic facilities.

I think the old track area at Shea Stadium would be ideal. Obviously, something would have to be worked out with the USDA to use their parking during soccer matches.

[ManMythLegend]

I think the old track area at Shea Stadium would be ideal. Obviously, something would have to be worked out with the USDA to use their parking during soccer matches.

This location is the rumor floating around among contractors.

[RedSeaElite1]

i believe before we will see the dome, we will see the Engineering Business Convergence Center, a new student center, and new or renovated dorms

[ph]

Bradley could buy that farmland for sale by the Walmart on Allen Rd LOL. I think they already use the River City health club in that area for indoor track events and tennis I do believe.

Jason

I think Bradley already owns a lot of farmland north of town (due to estate donations) I know there is some near 91.

[Old Coach]

i believe before we will see the dome, we will see the Engineering Business Convergence Center, a new student center, and new or renovated dorms

I think it depends on where the money comes from. If I give them a million dollars, it isn't going to be to renovate dorms.

[BUFanatic]

So this "dome" would it be like an arena dome for the soccer matches? It would have to be a larger capacity than Shea Stadium I would imagine.

[Old Coach]

So this "dome" would it be like an arena dome for the soccer matches? It would have to be a larger capacity than Shea Stadium I would imagine.

Practice facility

[TNel]

I know of the perfect location now available... in Kickapoo. But the NCAA would probably never accept the juxtaposition of Kickapoo and BRAVES.

[Da Coach]

I know of the perfect location now available... in Kickapoo. But the NCAA would probably never accept the juxtaposition of Kickapoo and BRAVES.

Why not? Peoria and Illinois are both native American names.

[TNel]

Why not? Peoria and Illinois are both native American names.

With logic like that, you have just permanently ruined any chance you might have had for a position on the NCAA governing board.

[amckillip]

i believe before we will see the dome, we will see the Engineering Business Convergence Center, a new student center, and new or renovated dorms

I sure hope so, those are all far more neccessary than a dome. BU has athletic facilities that far outclass comparable schools already. BU's Bread and Butter, engineering and business majors, are using facilities that were out of date 20 years ago let alone now. Jobst is literally 7 different buildings stuck together. Baker is two buildings stuck together. Bradley needs to invest in the students who will be investing back into Bradley, and by-in-large, those tend to be Engineering and Business grads (not saying that's all, but it is very much the majority). Also, tons of studies show that dorms are on of the top priorities for incoming students and Bradley's Dorms are incredibly out-dated. IMO BU needs to start focusing the spending on students, they've spent enough for Alums.