PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Brown President Ruth J. Simmons will take part in a topping-off ceremony at Brown's Wendell R. Erickson ’19 Athletic Complex on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, at 10 a.m. The complex is undergoing a major extension of its facilities, including the Katherine Moran Coleman Aquatics Center, the Nelson Fitness Center, the David J. Zucconi ’55 Varsity Strength and Conditioning Center, and the Ittleson Quadrangle. 

The new complex is located at the corner of Hope and Cushing streets, site of the former Smith Swim Center.

Brown students, faculty, and staff will be able to sign their names on the last four beams before they are lifted into place during the topping-off ceremony.

Speakers at the ceremony include Brown President Ruth J. Simmons; Director of Athletics Michael Goldberger; and Samuel Speroni, a Brown senior and member of the men's swimming and diving team.

More information about the complex is available at news.brown.edu/pressreleases/2010/05/fitness.

Who:
Ruth J. Simmons, president of Brown University
Michael Goldberger, director of athletics
Samuel Speroni, a senior and member of the men’s swimming and diving team

What:
Topping-off ceremony for new aquatics and fitness center in the Wendell R. Erickson ’19 Athletic Complex

Where:
Corner of Hope and Cushing streets (site of the former Smith Swim Center)

When:
10 a.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2011