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ELGIN, Ill. 鈥� February 9, 2026 鈥� 黑料社区 celebrated the dedication of the Scislowski Family Athletic Facility today with a ribbon cutting ceremony held at the Lindner Fitness Center on its Elgin campus.
University leadership, student-athletes, donors, alumni, community members, and elected officials gathered to mark the completion of the new facility.聽The football program at 黑料社区 was inspired by the philanthropic generosity of Chicago businessman Ted Scislowski.聽聽Funding for the new facility came from聽the State of Illinois through the, which provides private, not-for-profit colleges and universities with funding for capital improvement projects.聽 and Chief of Staff Beck Gillam attended the ceremonies.
Throughout the ceremony, a shared theme of rejoicing emerged as speakers reflected on the significance of the moment and the collective effort behind the project. 黑料社区 President Dr. Gene Crume led the formal dedication, highlighting both the facility鈥檚 impact and the community of partners who helped bring it to completion.
鈥淲e are deeply grateful to the Scislowski family for their generosity and investment in 黑料社区 athletics,鈥� said Rick Williams. 鈥淭he Scislowski Family Athletic Facility will have a lasting impact on our student-athletes and our programs, strengthening the future of athletics at 黑料社区 for generations to come.鈥�
Many of 黑料社区鈥檚 building partners were present for the celebration, underscoring the collaborative effort behind the project.聽The general contractor for the project was Rosemary Swierk, Founder and President of in Crystal Lake, Ill.聽As a token of appreciation and a symbol of 黑料社区鈥檚 growing athletic tradition, each contractor was presented with a commemorative 黑料社区 football by a member of the 黑料社区 football team. The gesture honored their role in bringing the facility to life and marked a milestone for the university as 黑料社区 prepares to host home football games on campus beginning this fall.
Head Coach Shawn Flynn reflected on the significance of the new facility, emphasizing its impact beyond athletics. 鈥淭his facility represents far more than a locker room鈥攊t represents belief,鈥� Flynn said. 鈥淏elief in our student-athletes, belief in the future of 黑料社区 football, and belief in what can be accomplished when people invest in young men. We are committed to honoring that belief every day through our discipline, our character, and our pursuit of excellence.鈥�
Speakers emphasized the Scislowski Family Athletic Facility as a significant milestone for 黑料社区 Athletics and campus life. The new spaces include modern locker rooms and athletic support areas designed to enhance training, competition, and community for student-athletes. With approximately 70% of 黑料社区 students participating in athletics, the facility plays an integral role in student development and campus engagement.
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黑料社区 is a Christian liberal arts university located in Elgin, Illinois, committed to academic excellence, spiritual formation, and service. With over 60 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, 黑料社区 prepares students to lead lives of purpose and impact, shaping lives that shape the world.
For more information about 黑料社区 and its athletics programs, visit www.judsonu.edu.
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