Biography

On October 3, the new sports facility, the East Campus Athletic Village (ECAV) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was unveiled. This was the most extensive athletic construction project in Rensselaer history, offering athletic and recreation facilities that changed the student experience dramatically.

ECAV, as the new $92 million complex is known, was the latest in a decade-long physical transformation of Rensselaer. The project involved two phases. The grand opening signifies the end of Phase 1, which included a multipurpose lighted stadium with field turf and seating for 5,200 and a 1,200 seat basketball arena.

Also, a fully equipped 4,800 square foot strength and conditioning center connects to a professional-caliber sports medicine suite, and within the arena are offices for athletics administrators and coaches, numerous meeting spaces, a new Athletics Hall of Fame, a pro shop and a café. Renovations to the Houston Field House were also made. Phase 2 featured an indoor pool, outdoor tennis courts, and an indoor sports facility complete with a track and tennis courts.