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Zips Feed InfoCision Stadium Construction Crew 8/22/2008

AKRON - The University of Akron football team took some time away from its hectic preseason schedule to help another group that is feverishly working for the program as the Zips provided lunch for the construction crew building InfoCision Stadium.

The football team grilled 120 hamburgers and provided drinks for the crew of approximately 100, while Shearer’s donated chips. The lead construction contractor, Welty Building Company, helped in the good-will effort by contributing sandwiches and pizza for their crew as well.

Markus Alleyne, UA Director of Player Relations, headed up the project while assistance came from graduate assistant coach Kris Kasparek and UA student-athletes Bryan Williams, Mike Ward, Doug Williams and Almondo Sewell MORE

InfoCision Stadium Summa Field On Schedule 4/23/2008

Akron -All are excited around campus with InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field going up just behind the Stile Athletic Field House. A lot of progress has been made thus far and construction is still on schedule, despite the winter weather that Ohio received.

Akron to Have InfoCision Stadium Groundbreaking Celebration 4/04/2008

Akron - The University of Akron will have its official groundbreaking celebration for its new on-campus football facility and athletics complex – InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field – this Friday, including a public reception in the Louis and Freda Stile Athletics Field House from 12:45 – 1:30 pm.

The official groundbreaking ceremony will feature speakers UA Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades; UA President Dr. Luis Proenza; UA Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. William Demas; Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic; Ted Curtis, UA Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities Management; InfoCision Founder and CEO Gary Taylor and his wife Karen; and Tom Strauss, President and CEO of Summa Health System. MORE

Demolition Paving Way for InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field Set to Begin 1/25/2008

AKRON - Demolition for former residence halls and one parcel of land on Nash Street is slated to commence this Friday (Jan. 25), paving the way for the University of Akron’s new InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field athletic complex.

The residence halls to be razed include Brown Street, Joey, Wallaby and Walleroo with the property at 385 Nash Street also set for the first wave of demolition as they make up the majority of the “footprint” of InfoCision Stadium itself.

Once demolition of those properties is complete, expected date of Feb. 15, excavation and grating of the land is set to begin on Feb. 18. MORE

University Approves Additional $6.6 Million Toward InfoCision Stadium 12/13/2007

The University of Akron has approved an additional $6.6 million toward the new on-campus football facility – InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field. The additional cost, which brings the stadium project to $61.6 million, will add to the facility’s aesthetics as well as fund new projects.

First, the east side (opposite the press box) will have a brick and stone facade, similar to that shown in the previous renderings, not originally accounted for in the $55 million price tag this summer. The facade will tie the west side to the east side architecturally as well as match the theme of the future residence halls that will surround the stadium. MORE

Stadium Update 10/1/2007

Akron, Ohio, Oct 1, 2007 –– The University recently received the Design Development documents from Stadium Architects at HNTB and is in the process of reviewing these documents and making necessary adjustments to the stadium design and layout. Design Development documents are the final design documents submitted to the University prior to the actual construction documents that will be provided to the construction manger, Welty Construction of Akron. In addition to the physical layout and structure of the stadium, the Design Development documents outline electrical, information technology, plumbing and other mechanical intricacies within the stadium.

The University will have until mid-October to review and provide feedback on the Design Development documents. A 30-45 day turnaround is expected to transition from the Design Development documents to the Construction Documents, keeping intact an early winter start date for actual Stadium Construction.

For information on how you can support THE DRIVE for InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field, click on the following link: Support.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? UNIVERSITY OF AKRON UNVEILS PLANS FOR ON-CAMPUS STADIUM 8/1/2007

Akron, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2007 –– A new era is dawning for The University of Akron and its football program. At its regular meeting today, the University’s Board of Trustees approved the financing and construction plans for a $55 million, on-campus football stadium as part of the second phase of the New Landscape for Learning campus enhancement initiative.

Construction of the stadium and field — named InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field, respectively — is scheduled to be complete for the Zips’ 2009 home opener against the University of Kentucky Wildcats on Sept. 12. As in other buildings constructed in UA’s ongoing campus enhancement, the stadium features a bold design of brick and glass.

The stadium will be financed by a $30 million fund-raising campaign (of which $21 million already has been pledged) and bonds financed via stadium revenues. MORE

“We are very proud to be able to play such an instrumental role in the creation of InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field,” said Summa Health System President & CEO Tom Strauss. “Akron is our home, and as a member of the University Park Alliance and a longtime friend and supporter of The University of Akron, we look forward to the opening of the stadium and the long-term impact that it will have in our community, both on and off of the playing field.”
Tom Strauss, Summa Health System President & CEO

“Giving back to the community is one of the most important things that we do as an organization and why this project is so important to us,” said SummaCare President Marty Hauser. “InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field is about more than just football. It’s presence will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the local economy. Equally important, it helps the entire community by serving as yet another tool for The University of Akron to utilize when attracting students.”
Marty Hauser, SummaCare President

“Karen and I make this major gift towards the University and the community that has given us both so much throughout the years. The stadium will finally give the University the last link to the puzzle to help take the football program to the next level. It will also affect the entire University and I am blown away to see how far this University has come in recent years.”
Gary Taylor, Chairman of Infocision




	Zips Feed InfoCision Stadium Construction Crew 8/22/2008 AKRON - The University of Akron football team took some time away from its hectic preseason schedule to help another group that is feverishly working for the program as the Zips provided lunch for the construction crew building InfoCision Stadium. The football team grilled 120 hamburgers and provided drinks for the crew of approximately 100, while Shearer’s donated chips. The lead construction contractor, Welty Building Company, helped in the good-will effort by contributing sandwiches and pizza for their crew as well. Markus Alleyne, UA Director of Player Relations, headed up the project while assistance came from graduate assistant coach Kris Kasparek and UA student-athletes Bryan Williams, Mike Ward, Doug Williams and Almondo Sewell MORE InfoCision Stadium Summa Field On Schedule 4/23/2008 Akron -All are excited around campus with InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field going up just behind the Stile Athletic Field House. A lot of progress has been made thus far and construction is still on schedule, despite the winter weather that Ohio received. MORE Akron to Have InfoCision Stadium Groundbreaking Celebration 4/04/2008 Akron - The University of Akron will have its official groundbreaking celebration for its new on-campus football facility and athletics complex – InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field – this Friday, including a public reception in the Louis and Freda Stile Athletics Field House from 12:45 – 1:30 pm. The official groundbreaking ceremony will feature speakers UA Director of Athletics Mack Rhoades; UA President Dr. Luis Proenza; UA Board of Trustees Chairman Dr. William Demas; Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic; Ted Curtis, UA Vice President for Capital Planning and Facilities Management; InfoCision Founder and CEO Gary Taylor and his wife Karen; and Tom Strauss, President and CEO of Summa Health System. MORE Demolition Paving Way for InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field Set to Begin 1/25/2008 AKRON - Demolition for former residence halls and one parcel of land on Nash Street is slated to commence this Friday (Jan. 25), paving the way for the University of Akron’s new InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field athletic complex. The residence halls to be razed include Brown Street, Joey, Wallaby and Walleroo with the property at 385 Nash Street also set for the first wave of demolition as they make up the majority of the “footprint” of InfoCision Stadium itself. Once demolition of those properties is complete, expected date of Feb. 15, excavation and grating of the land is set to begin on Feb. 18. MORE University Approves Additional $6.6 Million Toward InfoCision Stadium 12/13/2007 The University of Akron has approved an additional $6.6 million toward the new on-campus football facility – InfoCision Stadium/Summa Field. The additional cost, which brings the stadium project to $61.6 million, will add to the facility’s aesthetics as well as fund new projects. First, the east side (opposite the press box) will have a brick and stone facade, similar to that shown in the previous renderings, not originally accounted for in the $55 million price tag this summer. The facade will tie the west side to the east side architecturally as well as match the theme of the future residence halls that will surround the stadium. MORE Stadium Update 10/1/2007 Akron, Ohio, Oct 1, 2007 –– The University recently received the Design Development documents from Stadium Architects at HNTB and is in the process of reviewing these documents and making necessary adjustments to the stadium design and layout. Design Development documents are the final design documents submitted to the University prior to the actual construction documents that will be provided to the construction manger, Welty Construction of Akron. In addition to the physical layout and structure of the stadium, the Design Development documents outline electrical, information technology, plumbing and other mechanical intricacies within the stadium. The University will have until mid-October to review and provide feedback on the Design Development documents. A 30-45 day turnaround is expected to transition from the Design Development documents to the Construction Documents, keeping intact an early winter start date for actual Stadium Construction. For information on how you can support THE DRIVE for InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field, click on the following link: Support. ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? UNIVERSITY OF AKRON UNVEILS PLANS FOR ON-CAMPUS STADIUM 8/1/2007 Akron, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2007 –– A new era is dawning for The University of Akron and its football program. At its regular meeting today, the University’s Board of Trustees approved the financing and construction plans for a $55 million, on-campus football stadium as part of the second phase of the New Landscape for Learning campus enhancement initiative. Construction of the stadium and field — named InfoCision Stadium and Summa Field, respectively — is scheduled to be complete for the Zips’ 2009 home opener against the University of Kentucky Wildcats on Sept. 12. As in other buildings constructed in UA’s ongoing campus enhancement, the stadium features a bold design of brick and glass. The stadium will be financed by a $30 million fund-raising campaign (of which $21 million already has been pledged) and bonds financed via stadium revenues. MORE “We are very proud to be able to play such an instrumental role in the creation of InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field,” said Summa Health System President & CEO Tom Strauss. “Akron is our home, and as a member of the University Park Alliance and a longtime friend and supporter of The University of Akron, we look forward to the opening of the stadium and the long-term impact that it will have in our community, both on and off of the playing field.” Tom Strauss, Summa Health System President & CEO “Giving back to the community is one of the most important things that we do as an organization and why this project is so important to us,” said SummaCare President Marty Hauser. “InfoCision Stadium - Summa Field is about more than just football. It’s presence will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the local economy. Equally important, it helps the entire community by serving as yet another tool for The University of Akron to utilize when attracting students.” Marty Hauser, SummaCare President “Karen and I make this major gift towards the University and the community that has given us both so much throughout the years. The stadium will finally give the University the last link to the puzzle to help take the football program to the next level. It will also affect the entire University and I am blown away to see how far this University has come in recent years.” Gary Taylor, Chairman of Infocision	Click to view LIVE video cameras of the stadium progress Click to view Demolition Day 1 Click to view Gary Taylor at the Stadium press conference Click to view August Napoli at the Stadium press conference