MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE. TRANSFORMING LIVES. State University is defining what it means to be a land-grant university in the 21st century. From our roots as the nation’s pioneer land-grant institution, we have a long tradition of using the research and knowledge that is developed here to create practical solutions that make a difference for individuals and communities. From Michigan to Malawi, MSU continues its proud tradition of advancing knowledge and transforming lives. A few highlights of our accomplishments are listed here. For more information, please visit www.msu.edu. A LEADING INTERNATIONAL PARTNER One of the three largest undergraduate study abroad programs in the nation, with 2,787 students studying abroad in 2005-06; 220 programs in more than 65 countries on all continents. MSU was the largest recipient of USAID funding for international projects in the last half of the 21st century. MSU’s African Studies Center has been nationally ranked as one of the leading and most comprehensive centers of its kind in the United States. MSU aided in the reconstruction of the Rwandan economy by sending experts to educate farmers on how to set up – and sustain – cooperatives that grow premium coffee, now a market staple in Rwanda.

RESEARCH THAT IMPROVES LIVES MSU was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to take part in a new $125 million bioenergy initiative. MSU will partner with the University of Wisconsin-Madison in establishing the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, one of three in the nation, which will use basic science research aimed at solving some of the most complex problems in converting natural materials to energy. MSU’s breakthrough discoveries include Cisplatin and Carboplatin, two of the world’s leading anti-cancer drugs. MSU has one of the top nutritional immunology programs in the country, a cutting-edge discipline studying how the food eaten affects a person’s immune system. MSU is one of only four universities across the country asked by the Carnegie Annenberg, Rockefeller and Ford foundations to take part in the “Teachers for a New Era” initiative to develop state-of-the-art programs in K-12 teacher education. MSU’s Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health is one of the country’s premier veterinary diagnostic laboratories, conducting more than 1.2 million diagnostic tests per year. BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES

MSU Extension has a presence in all 83 counties in Michigan, with more than 700 full-time MSU employees, bringing knowledge-based educational programs to the people of Michigan. MSU is one of only five U.S. universities to join the Chicago Climate Exchange in efforts to reduce their carbon emissions. Technology developed by an MSU Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station researcher has been licensed to produce new vaccines for various strains of flu, including avian flu. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded a $1.37 million, multiyear grant to MSU as part of an initiative to address childhood nutrition and fitness, vibrant communities, and healthful local food production in Michigan. More than 30,000 children and their families participate in educational programs at Wharton Center each season, including Jazz Kats: Jazz for Kids, which uses jazz to teach information in subject matters such as math, social studies, science and music. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

JOEL I. FERGUSON MELANIE FOSTER Lansing / Chairman East Lansing / Vice Chairperson

PRESIDENT LOU ANNA K. SIMON

Lou Anna K. Simon is the 20th president of Michigan State University, leading the way to Advancing Knowledge and Transforming Lives. She served as provost and vice president for academic affairs DOROTHY V. GONZALES COLLEEN M. MCNAMARA from 1993-2004, interim president in 2003 and was appointed presi- East Lansing Okemos dent by the MSU Board of Trustees in January 2005. President Simon has a distinguished history with MSU. After earn- ing her doctorate in administration and higher education from MSU in 1974, she became a member of the MSU faculty and assistant direc- tor of the Office of Institutional Research (now the Office of Planning and Budgets). From there, she moved into a variety of administrative roles, including assistant provost for general academic administra- tion during the 1980s and associate provost in the early 1990s. Simon’s commitment to the land-grant tradition of apply- ing education in many areas, particularly in economic develop- ment and globalization, has been demonstrated on a national level through her work with her involvement as a member of the FAYLENE OWEN GEORGE PERLES Council on Competitiveness and the Board of Directors for the East Lansing East Lansing National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC). Simon was appointed to the State of Michigan Governor’s Emergency Financial Advisory Panel and she has served as a member of the Lt. Governor’s Commission on Higher Education and Economic Growth (Cherry Commission). She is a member of the Michigan Strategic Economic Investment and Commercialization Board (SEIC), the Renaissance Board of Directors and locally with Prima Civitas. Furthermore, she is a member of the following global initiatives: the American Council on Education (ACE) Commission on International Initiative and the Partnership to Cut Hunger in Africa Executive Committee. DONALD W. NUGENT G. SCOTT ROMNEY Frankfort Birmingham

For biographical information, visit http://trustees.msu.edu/board.html ATHLETICS DIRECTOR MARK HOLLIS Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees unani- ing role in finding MSU athletics a home on the 50,000- mously approved the recommendation of President watt Detroit radio station, known as the “Great Voice of Lou Anna K. Simon to name current senior associate the Great Lakes.” It was an agreement that benefitted athletics director Mark Hollis as the athletics director- more than just athletics as WJR regularly promotes the designate, effective Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007. Hollis academic accomplishments of the university in addition assumed the role as MSU’s 18th athletics director on to broadcasting sporting events. Jan. 1, 2008, succeeding , who previously His creativity and negotiation skills have helped announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2008. Michigan State enhance their postseason bowl ap- Beginning Jan. 1, Mason will work actively with pearances in a very competitive environment. During Hollis on several issues, including major fund-raising his time at MSU, the Spartans have appeared in the projects and the Big Ten Network. Citrus Bowl, Alamo Bowl, Aloha Bowl, Sun Bowl, Inde- the academic mission of the University. His negotiation Hollis brings more than 20 years of athletics admin- pendence Bowl and the Silicon Valley Football Classic. skills and ingenuity helped increase annual radio rights istration experience, either at the school or conference He is also a key component during men’s revenue and reduce production costs for coaches’ tele- level, to his new position. His well-rounded background postseason play, having been a part of 10 straight trips vision shows. Understanding the importance of the In- has led to his knowledge of all areas within an athletics to the NCAA Tournament and four Final Fours, handling ternet in today’s world, he negotiated an Internet agree- department, including marketing, financial administra- many operational logistics. ment that has MSU ranked consistently in the national tion, television negotiations, fund-raising, game opera- Other strategies resulted in positive returns for the top 20 with nearly 1.5 million page views monthly. tions, facility management, personnel policy, corporate department and University in the areas of licensing, re- In addition to his cultivation of outside multimedia interaction, sports management and public relations. tail novelties, concessions, and parking. Another plan agreements, Hollis also designed and implemented the A 1985 Michigan State graduate, Hollis returned resulted in a 316-percent increase in women’s basket- department’s in-house broadcast production facility. to his alma mater in 1995. Since then, he has been a ball attendance, earning MSU the The sports broadcasting office produces a weekly mag- critical component of the athletic department execu- Super Fan Award, recognizing the greatest attendance azine-format television show promoting all of Michigan tive management staff, helping guide the department increase in the conference. State’s 25 varsity sports which is distributed nationally through short- and long-range plans. Most recently, he Some of his other successful ideas include a retro- on FSN Detroit. The same group also controls the video played a lead role in Mark Dantonio’s hiring as football broadcast of a MSU-Indiana men’s basketball game to board displays at Spartan Stadium, the Breslin Center coach and provided major assistance with the process celebrate ESPN’s 25th anniversary of televising men’s and , providing an enjoyable experience to hire new women’s basketball coach Suzy Merchant. basketball, a “When I Grow Up” women’s basketball for Spartan fans. In addition, the office also produces He oversees all external relations for the MSU athlet- event that attracted over 12,000 fans to a mid-week day highlight videos and services other broadcast needs. ics department. Included in this group are marketing game, Midnight Madness events for men’s and women’s Prior to returning to Michigan State, Hollis spent and promotions, community relations, special-event basketball with crowds of over 14,000, “100 Seasons” two years at the University of Pittsburgh as assistant fund-raising, sports information, ticket operations, spirit celebrations for both football and men’s basketball and and associate athletic director. While at Pitt, he directed groups, broadcast services and corporate sponsor- a National Championship Parade of Champions. the operations for external affairs, game management ships. He also has sports management supervision of In this era of college athletics, Hollis also excels and facilities, while also managing the day-to-day the men’s basketball program, while also supervising in his relations with corporate partners. During his operations and budget of the football and men’s bas- the cheerleading, dance team and band programs. time guiding the office, the athletic department’s an- ketball programs. In just two years, he developed the Hollis has been recognized by his peers as one of nual sponsorship revenue billing has increased from department’s facility master plan, including a $7 million the best in the business. In 2002, he was named recipi- $350,000 to nearly $3 million. He developed an inno- renovation of Pitt Stadium, and initiated the first corpo- ent of the National Marketer of the Year Award as select- vative sponsorship relationship with Nike for footwear, rate sponsor program. ed by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing apparel and licensing resulting in cash payments to Before his stint at Pitt, Hollis worked for the Western Administrators (NACMA). Under his direction, Michigan the University and product for all athletic programs. He Athletic Conference. He joined the WAC as an admin- State has enjoyed increases in ticket revenues, includ- negotiated sponsorship agreements with major corpo- istrative assistant immediately after college. Two years ing five years of sold-out football seasons and nearly rations such as General Motors, Pepsi, LaSalle Bank later, he was appointed assistant to the commissioner 150 consecutive sellouts in men’s basketball. He was and Farm Bureau Insurance. In addition, he negotiated and soon thereafter was promoted to assistant commis- successful in negotiating a $2 million donation to the exclusive multi-media agreements with outside entities sioner. As assistant commissioner, Hollis was respon- University for the construction of the Berkowitz Basket- for radio, Internet and game program rights, generat- sible for all aspects of the budget, financial manage- ball Complex, providing both the men’s and women’s ing more than $700,000 annually. In total, Hollis and ment, corporate sponsorships, promotions, personnel basketball programs with one the nation’s top office his staff manage more than 100 corporate sponsor ac- policies, conference tournaments, basketball officiating complexes. counts for the department. and general administrative duties. He coordinated rela- One of Hollis’ greatest strengths is his ability to Hollis also understands the importance of television tionships with postseason bowl games and television “dream big” in an effort to create greater exposure, not broadcasts and other multi-media outlets for promoting entities, resulting in significant increases in bowl ap- just for the Michigan State athletics department but for the athletic department and the University. Through a pearances by conference teams. Michigan State University as a whole. He conceptual- combination of innovative strategies and personal re- Hollis earned his bachelor of arts degree in commu- ized “The BasketBowl,” establishing a world-record lationships with ESPN, ABC and CBS television, he nication from Michigan State in 1985, where he served attendance of 78,129 for a basketball game between increased Michigan State’s television exposure by 60 as a basketball team manager under . Michigan State and Kentucky at Detroit’s Ford Field. percent for football and men’s basketball. ESPN’s Col- In 1992, he earned his MBA in business administration The concept of placing the court in the middle of the lege GameDay has been on campus for both football from the University of Colorado. field in a domed stadium will be used by the NCAA at and men’s basketball, and even the Weather Channel He and his wife Nancy, have a daughter, Katy, and the 2008 Midwest Regional and the 2009 Final Four. has been on campus for a remote broadcast. He also two sons, T.R. and Michael. Michigan State University earned net revenues of $1 worked to make sure that many of MSU’s programs en- million from the event. Similarly, he executed the “Cold joyed the benefits of television coverage, creating the War” ice hockey game between Michigan State and department’s first broadcast opportunities for women’s Michigan, drawing a record crowd of 74,554 to an out- sports with a television, radio and Internet package for door hockey game in Spartan Stadium. women’s basketball, volleyball, softball and gymnas- On Oct. 13, 2005, Michigan State University and tics. His background in the field allows Hollis to better WJR - 760 AM announced a five-year agreement to understand how to use the emerging Big Ten Network carry Spartan football and men’s basketball games, to provide national television exposure for each one of along with coaches’ radio shows. Hollis played a lead- MSU’s varsity sports, and how to combine athletics with STUDENT-ATHLETE SUPPORT SERVICES

LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM The mission of the Life Skills Program is to provide a systematic personal development program designed to reach each student-athlete based on his or her individ- ual needs. The focus of the program is on the individual as a whole person — academically, athletically and emo- tionally — and on the changing needs of that individual during college and in the years after graduation. MSU implements and expands on the vision of the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program by using university and commu- nity resources to provide student-athletes with the best pos- sible resources.

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Academic, personal, and professional support is essential to college success. At MSU, Student-Athlete Support Services helps student-athletes reach their full potential. Our philosophy is to offer an academic support program that will all student-athletes with the transition to college and integrate with the total university. This all-encompassing support continues throughout the student- athlete’s collegiate career, until the day he or she receives a diploma, lands a job, or enters graduate school. MICHIGAN STATE RANKS THIRD IN THE BIG TEN AND 14TH NATIONALLY WITH 94 ACADEMIC ALL- AMERICANS. Academic counseling, career exploration, planning and placement, and academic assistance through tutorial programs are just some of the ways we encourage student success. There are a total of 13 staff Amenities include: Being proactive rather than reactive, our staff does not wait for an aca- demic crisis to occur. We gather important background information and build members to assist in and work ‡ 6WUXFWXUHGVWXG\DUHD an academic profile on each student-athlete, assessing his or her needs in ad- with the following:  ‡ 4XLHWVWXG\DUHDV vance. We also stay informed on the daily progress of each student-athlete.  ‡ 3ULRULW\UHJLVWUDWLRQ  ‡ &RPSXWHUL]HGFKHFNLQV\VWHP Freshmen and transfer student-athletes encounter a major transition  ‡ 7UDFNDFDGHPLFSURJUHVV  ‡ LQGLYLGXDOPHHWLQJURRPV when making the switch from high school or community college to a uni-  ‡ 0RQLWRUJUDGHV  ‡ 0XOWLFXOWXUDO&HQWHU versity. These students, while adjusting to their new routines, receive extra  ‡ &RQGXFWZHHNO\PHHWLQJVZLWK  ‡ 7ZRVWDIIHGFRPSXWHUODEV attention and support. freshmen  ‡ FRPSXWHUV College is not easy. But with hard work and  ‡ &RQGXFWHOLJLELOLW\PHHWLQJV  ‡ )RXUFODVVURRPV dedication from both the student-athlete and the  ‡ /HDUQLQJ6SHFLDOLVWV6HUYLFHV  ‡ $OOURRPVHTXLSSHGZLWKZLUH- support staff, the student-athlete can have a suc- less internet access cessful college experience.  ‡ VHDWPXOWLPHGLDDXGLWRULXP The Clara Bell Smith Academic Center is a 31,000-square foot academic facility that was funded by private donations.

The Clara Bell Smith Academic Center is named after the mother of Steve Smith, a former MSU basketball All-American and 14-year NBA veteran. Smith donated $2.5 million to the $7.5 million facility, the largest gift ever by a professional athlete to any college or university. X SPARTAN HISTORY THE NICKNAME GREEN & WHITE In 1926, Michigan State’s fi rst southern Details are sketchy as to when Michigan State training tour provided the setting for the birth of the athletic teams offi cially began using the school colors “Spartans” nickname. green and white. But records of the Athletic Association It all came about when a Lansing of the then Michigan Agricultural College show that sportswriter imposed the silent treatment on April 11, 1899, the organization took steps on a contest-winning nickname and sub- toward adoption of a green monogram, “to be stituted his own choice, the name that has worn only by athletes who subsequently take lasted through the years. part in intercollegiate events.” In 1925, Michigan State College re- It is generally thought the colors came into placed the name Michigan Agricultural wide use with the arrival in 1903 of Chester L. SPARTY MASCOT College. The college sponsored a contest Brewer as the school’s fi rst full-time director Michigan State’s beloved Sparty has won three to select a nickname to replace “Aggies” of athletics. Brewer also coached the Spartan national championships in the last four years at the and picked “The Michigan Staters.” football, basketball, baseball and track teams, the Universal Cheer Association’s mascot competition at George S. Alderton, then sports editor of the Lansing only varsity units in existence at the time. Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. State Journal, decided the name was too cumbersome SPARTY In January 2004, Sparty became the fi rst Big Ten for newspaper writing and vowed to fi nd a better one. mascot to claim the national title, and in 2005, he Alderton contacted Jim Hasselman of Information “The Spartan” statue, designed and produced by defended his national championship, beating Goldy Services to see if entries still remained from the con- MSU assistant art professor Leonard D. Jungwirth, has a Gopher and Bucky Badger in the fi nals. After fi nishing test. When informed that they still existed, Alderton ran permanent home inside the atrium of the Spartan Stadium third in the 2006 competition, Sparty reclaimed the na- across the entry name of “Spartans” and then decided tower. The 9-foot-7 ceramic fi gure weighs approximately tional championship in 2007. that was the choice. Unfortunately, Alderton forgot to 6,600 pounds, including its base. In 2005, the sculpture Made of hi-tech materials, including a vinyl chest write down who submitted that particular entry, so that was relocated to protect it from the elements. plate and fi berglass molds like the ones used for mak- part of the story remains a mystery. “The Spartan” was dedicated on June 9, 1945, at ing Muppets, the seven-foot costume weighs in at 40 Rewriting game accounts supplied by Perry the intersection of Red Cedar Road, Kalamazoo Street pounds, allowing enough fl exibility for playful gestures Fremont, a catcher on the squad, Alderton fi rst used the and Chestnut Road. Popularly known as “Sparty,” the and animation. Sparty is a far cry from the many papier- name sparingly and then ventured into the headlines statue remains one of the favorite photo subjects of mache heads that have popped up since the 1950’s, with it. (Incidentally, after two days of spelling the campus visitors. mostly from fraternity efforts. The fi rst offi cial one appar- name incorrectly with an “o”, Mr. Alderton changed In 2005, an exact replica of the original terra cotta ently debuted in 1955 courtesy of Theta Xi. it to Spartan on a tip from a close friend.) Dale sculpture - now cast in bronze - took up resi- Other versions were introduced from time to time. Stafford, a sports writer for the Lansing Capitol dency on the plaza located at the north end of In 1984, Sigma Phi Epsilon introduced the fi rst “gruff” News, a rival of the State Journal, picked up the Field. The molds for the head — sporting the unshaven look that still adorns name for his paper after a couple of days. Alderton bronze statue were made from the origi- many sweatshirts and jackets. By contrast, the called Stafford and suggested that he might want nal sculpture. The new statue was cast current Sparty costume is a state-of-the-art, to join the Spartan parade and he did. in bronze at the Artworks Foundry in full-bodied uniform that costs $12,000. As Mr. Alderton explains: “No student, alum- Berkeley, Calif. Today six students — their identities kept nus or college offi cial had called up the editor to As part of MSU’ sesquicentennial private — take turns being Sparty with one complain about our audacity in giving celebration, the bronze “Sparty” was of three costumes. Because of the costume the old school a new name, so we dedicated on Oct. 8, 2005. Donors con- size, Sparty aspirants must be between 5- ventured into headlines with it. tributed approximately $500,000 to 10 and 6-2 in height. Candidates who fi t Happily for the experiment, pay for all work related to the the physical needs are chosen after a the name took. It began new sculpture, including the hands-on process that includes tryouts appearing in other news- plaza. and interviews. papers and when the stu- The Sparty Mascot Program is dent publication used it, run and funded by the Student Alumni that clinched it.” Foundation. ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

On Oct. 1, 1999, Michigan State University unveiled its new Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming weekend. Located in the Clara Bell Smith Student- Athlete Academic Center, the $250,000 Hall of Fame displays key moments in Spartan athletic history as well as plaques of the 92 current inductees. The charter class of 30 former Spartan athletes, coaches and administrators was inducted in 1992.

MSU inducted 11 members into its Hall of Fame in 2007: Richard Frey (cross country/track & field) from the Pioneer Era; Shirley Cook (basketball/field hockey/track & field), Jim Ellis (football), George Guerre (football) and Dean Look (football/baseball) from the Early Era; Marshall Dill (track & field), Tom Ross (hockey), Scott Skiles (basketball) and Val Sterk Kemper (volleyball) from the Contemporary Era; and Grady Peninger (wrestling) and George Perles (football) from the former coach/administrator category. Fred Alderman (Track) Sue Ertl (Golf) George Alderton (Sports Editor) Dr. James Feurig (Team Physician) Chet Aubuchon (Basketball) Mary Fossum (Golf Coach) Ed Bagdon (Football) Richard Frey (Cross Country/Track) Gloria Becksford Lyman Frimodig (Softball/Softball Coach) (Basketball/Baseball/Football) Richard Berry (Fencing) John Fuzak (Faculty Athletics (Hockey Coach) Representative) Art Brandstatter, Sr. (Football) Kirk Gibson (Football/Baseball) Molly Brennan (Track) Cheryl Gilliam (Track) Everett “Sonny” Grandelius (Football/ Basketball/Baseball) (Football) Johnny Green (Basketball) (Athletics Director/Coach) Roger Grove (Football/Basketball) Judi Brown (Track) George Guerre (Football) Lauren Brown (Track) John Hannah (MSU President) Leander Burnett (Baseball/Track) George “Jud” Heathcote (Baseball Coach) Clarence “Biggie” Munn Bob Carey (Basketball Coach) Frank Kush (Football) (Football Coach/Athletics Director) (Football/Basketball/Track) Jack Heppinstall (Athletics Trainer) Bonnie Lauer (Golf) Dr. Gwen Norrell Lynn Chandnois (Football) John Horne (Boxing) Sherman Lewis (Football/Track) (Faculty Athletics Representative) Don Coleman (Football) Burl Jennings (Wrestling) (Baseball Coach) Herb Odom (Boxing) Fendley Collins (Wrestling Coach) Merle Jennings (Wrestling) Dean Look (Football/Baseball) Weldon Olson (Hockey) Shirley Cook Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Basketball) William Mack Julie Farrell-Ovenhouse (Diving) (Field Hockey/Basketball/Track) Fred Johnson (Track) (Cross Country/Track) Grady Peninger (Wrestling Coach) Jerry DaPrato (Football) Joyce Kazmierski (Golf) Jane Manchester-Meyers George Perles (Football Coach) Duffy Daugherty (Football Coach) Greg Kelser (Basketball) (Swimming/Diving) John Pingel (Football) Chuck Davey (Boxing) Crawford “Forddy” Kennedy Robert “Buck” McCurry (Football) Carlton Rintz (Gymnastics) Joe DeLamiellure (Football) (Cross Country/Track) Gale Mikles (Wrestling) Robin Roberts (Baseball/Basketball) Marshall Dill (Track) Henry Kennedy Blake Miller (Football) Tom Ross (Hockey) Gary Dilley (Swimming) (Cross Country/Track) Deanne Moore (Softball) Ernestine Russell (Gymnastics) Jim Ellis (Football) Gene Kenney (Soccer Coach) Earl Morrall (Football) George Saimes (Football) Karl Schlademan (Track Coach) Clarke Scholes (Swimming) Scott Skiles (Basketball) Charles “Bubba” Smith (Football) Gideon “Charlie” Smith (Football) Steve Smith (Basketball) Fred Stabley, Sr. (Sports Information Director) Valerie Sterk Kemper (Volleyball) Brad Van Pelt (Football/Baseball/Basketball) Doug Volmar (Hockey) Gene Washington (Football/Track) Herb Washington (Track and Field) George Webster (Football) John D. Wilson (Football) Tom Yewcic (Football/Baseball) Ralph Young (Football Coach/ Track and Field Coach/ Athletics Director) OLD COLLEGE FIELD

“Our facilities are some of the finest in the Big Ten Conference. Our student-athletes are well equipped with a great strength and conditioning staff, training staff and are given all the tools they need to excel, both academically and athletically during their time at Michigan State.” - Spartan Head Coach Jacquie Joseph

Spartan softball players have access to first class The Michigan State softball locker facilities during their playing career at Michigan State. room includes spacious lockers, a All MSU home contests are played at Old College flat screen television, comfortable Field, located next to Jenison Field House and the furniture for relaxing in between Red Cedar River. A six-foot wooden fence lines the classes or prior to practice and outfield with depths of 200 feet down both lines and a computer work station. Full 220 feet to center field. shower and bathroom facilities are also located within the locker room In 2004 the infield was laser graded and the outfield suite. was re-sodded, which capped off a near $100,000 renovation that also included new bleachers and Since the complex’s purchase in press box improvements. In 1995, a state-of-the-art 1900 for $1,137.50, the complex electronic scoreboard was installed just above the has been the site of numerous left field wall. Batting cages and a bullpen area also Spartan athletic accomplishments. highlight the softball complex. Today, Old College Field is the home to Spartan baseball, soccer Planning is currently underway for even more and softball. improvements to the Old College Field facility. On-site Components of the upgrade plan include: restrooms, concessions and locker room facilities for The latest milestone in the project to upgrade the ‡&HQWUDOSURPHQDGHZLWKZDONZD\VWRHDFKYHQXH the Spartan baseball, soccer and softball programs facilities for MSU fans and teams alike is the con- ‡&RQFHVVLRQVUHVWURRPV are just some of the changes that will take place in struction of the indoor pitching/hitting facility, which ‡1HZEDVHEDOOJUDQGVWDQGSUHVVER[DQGVWDGLXP the near future for Old College Field. features four indoor batting cages as well as a pitch- facade ing area (pictured below). ‡6RFFHUEOHDFKHUVDQGSUHVVER[ The IM West building houses six batting cages for ‡ ,QGRRU KLWWLQJSLWFKLQJ IDFLOLW\ IRU EDVHEDOOVRIWEDOO use during the winter months and is also utilized for teams individual workouts by the Spartan softball team. ‡1HZSRZHUDQGOLJKWLQJIRUDOOWKUHHYHQXHV State also has access to the Duffy Daughtery Football ‡/DQGVFDSLQJVLJQDJHIODJSROHVDQGRWKHU´ILQLVK- Practice Facility for use during inclement weather. ing touches” The building provides the team with a large area of ‡6LWHZRUN practice turf which allows for game-like practice and situational play.