Construction of The George and Sally Haddix Recreation and Athletic Center
Doane College's indoor facilities will finally reach a competitive level of their own. In May 2009, the Board of Trustees authorized construction and in June ground broke for the new center to be located just east of the Lied Science and Mathematics Building.
On October 1, 2009, a naming ceremony took place in honor of two Omaha-area donors. The new center was unveiled as The George and Sally Haddix Recreation and Athletic Center. The 63,535 sq. ft. facility includes: a performance gymnasium for volleyball and basketball competition that seats 1,200; a start-of-the-art fitness center for students, faculty and staff, and community; a Richard and Wanda Gibson Hall of Fame Room overlooking the competition floor; and additional classrooms and office space for faculty and coaches. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Haddix Center on September 30, 2010 with the dedication taking place the following day at the Doane College Society Gala held in Omaha. The building is expected to be ready for competition play on November 1st.
The expansion of Fuhrer Field House will begin when the college meets its fundraising targets.
For additional views of site plans, floor plans and elevations, click on the images below.