Be Part of ROCK History! The addition of the Russell Wright Alumni House on the SRU campus has served the needs of alumni, students, faculty and the administration for more than seven years now. From the gathering place for alumni events from Alumni Weekend and Homecoming to class meetings, to a reception hall to honor outstanding student achievement, the “House” has hosted hundreds of events in its short history. We have also found that it is a favorite location for meetings and similar activities that the House was not designed to accommodate. The need for additional meeting space, a desire to maintain the reception room’s original design and a need for additional space for Slippery Rock University memorabilia, has led the House and Special Projects committee to explore adding an addition to the House.

Sketches and renderings have been reviewed and the committee has discussed the needs and how best to meet them. Preliminary estimates suggest that the second phase will cost in excess of $750,000. That sounds like a formidable challenge, but one that can be met as we did providing the funds for the original House design. The current SRU Alumni Association Board has spearheaded efforts with its initial commitment of $100,000 towards the alumni and conference center. We are also seeking 100% participation from all current and former alumni board members to lead the way in making this a successful campaign.

The expansion includes plans for a memorabilia hallway commemorating the history of our alma mater; a state-or-the-art conference room for meetings and classes; an updated reception room area, including plans for more outdoor events; and additional space for offices, storage and smaller meetings.

Please review to floor plans and proposed design and feel free to contact us at 1-800-GET-ROCK if you have any questions. You will also find information that further explains the various naming opportunities and levels of giving available to you. Won’t you consider supporting this worthwhile project as generously as circumstances allow? Without alumni support this project would not be possible.

Sincerely,

Bill Kirker,’73
President
SRU Alumni Association