Olivet College is celebrating the construction of a new multipurpose center with a ground-breaking ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cutler Athletic Complex. Dave Cutler, who contributed two donations totaling $4.3 million toward the $5.1 million facility, will be on hand to celebrate. The center is being named The Cutler Events Center after Cutler, a 1965 Olivet alumnus. Also present at the ceremony will be students and college and city officials. The event is part of the college’s Homecoming festivities.

The 44,500-square-foot multipurpose facility will be added on to the existing athletic building at the Cutler Athletic Complex. It will be used by the college and community for activities ranging from athletic events to commencement exercises, student events, guest speakers, concerts and conferences. The new facility will include a fitness center, 100-meter track, locker rooms, coaches offices and wrestling room. Olivet’s men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling programs will use the facility for practices and competition. All of the colleges 18 NCAA Division III athletic programs will use the center for off-season workouts and conditioning.

For more information on the day of the event, contact (269) 275-9075.

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