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IU Dedicates Henke Hall of Champions |
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When Indiana University dedicated Memorial Stadium’s North End Zone Facility on October 2, 2009, the centerpiece room inthe project was named for Steve Henke ’70. The Henke Hall of Champions is a large entertainment space on the top floor of the Facility that can be used for meetings, meals and other special events. It will eventually contain permanent museum displays celebrating great achievements in the history of IUathletics. Brother Henke, for whom the Hall of Champions is named, received both his undergraduate and law degrees from IU and is now a real estate developer in Carmel. He has long been active in IU athletics. He was President of the Varsity Club National Board in 2000-01 and is currently serving as one of six members of the “For the Glory of Old IU” Capital Campaign Leadership Council for the Athletic Department. The North End Zone Facility wasstarted in 2007 and transformed Memorial Stadium into a horseshoe layout. The 183,000 square foot addition connects the East and West Stands with a new seating bowl, concourse, concession stand and outdoor club area. Inside the facility are the headquarters for IU football, featuring new staff and administrative offices, position meeting rooms, a team auditorium, and an underground walkway tofootball practice fields. A key component of the new facility is a 25,000 square-foot strength and conditioning center, which is currently the largest of its kind in the country. For pictures from the dedication, please visit http://homepages.indiana.edu/asset/page/normal/7810.html |
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Brothers Welcome Dads to Campus |
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This weekend the brothers at Indiana Beta welcome their dads, for dads weekend 2009. The weekend begins with a BBQ ribs and chicken buffet dinner at the house at 6:30 PM on Friday. Following dinner, the beer pong tournament will take place beginning around 8:30 PM. Who is going to win this year? Saturday, we will tailgate at our usual spot, beginning around 8 AM. The Indiana Hoosiers battle the Wisconsin Badgers at noon at Memorial Stadium. After the game, hang out and relax. Then in the evening, it is Casino Night at Phi Psi. The four games that will be played include blackjack, craps, roulette, and poker. Winners will be awarded gift cards. Look forward to a great weekend! |
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Al Somers Enters IU Athletics Hall of Fame |
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Al Somers, one of IU's and Indiana Beta's distinguished Olympic swimmers from the 1960s, was one of seven former athletes who were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 2009, and were recognized at the IU-Wisconsin football game the next day. Bro. Somers won swimming letters in 1961, 1962, and 1963 and was captain in 1963... won five Big Ten championships in the 400, 1500 and 1650 freestyles... competed in 1960 Olympics in the 400 (5th) and 1500 freestyles (7th)... Won four AAU championships in freestyle events... owned American record in 400 freestyle for three years... originally from Indianapolis, he is currently a retired neurologist in Bloomington... awarded the Z.G. Clevenger in 2007. He now competes in Masters swimming competitions. The inductee class also includes Bob Knight, former basketball coach, and Jerry Yeagley, former soccer coach. Other members of the Hall of Fame from Indiana Beta (and their initiation dates) are: Arthur "Cotton" Berndt, 1907; Gene (Pat) Gedman, '52; Ralph Hamilton, 1913; John Kinsella, '71; Fred Schmidt, '62; Mark Spitz, '69; Mike Stamm, '71; Ted Stickles, '61; and Mike Troy, '59. |
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