KWU weight room to reopen Thursday

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Kansas Wesleyan’s strength and conditioning facility — the Everett Morgan Strength Training Center — will host a soft opening on Thursday, August 29 at 1 p.m.

The weight room opens after a complete renovation that includes the installation of brand-name weights, new equipment and the construction of an office for the university’s first full-time strength and conditioning coach. Custom racks, benches, dumbbells, new flooring, cardio equipment, televisions and a new sound system are being installed, with the hopes that KWU will have one of the best strength and conditioning facilities in the NAIA.

“This is another success story for Kansas Wesleyan,” said Ken Oliver, executive vice president of academic development and operations. “Many supporters have come together to help fund this project, which will enhance the physical development and preparation of countless Coyotes. We look forward to this space becoming an important part of the KWU experience!”

The Everett Morgan Strength Center is a vital part of the KWU lifestyle, serving a vital role for KWU athletes and the entire student body. It is also used as an academic laboratory.

“A great many supporters have worked to make this possible,” Oliver said. “Corporates and individual donors helped light the fire at Night with the Yotes, while the Kieborz family, Mac Steele, Salina Regional Health Center, Bob Meyer and Marla and Lee Beikman have played a particularly important role in getting the event across the finish line. Small pieces will be added after Thursday’s event, but the facility will be ready for the Coyotes to use, and we couldn’t be more excited!”