Challenge - Spring/Summer 2012 - Tiffin University

Heminger Center Dedication
Tiffin University’s newest building was named in honor of
Gary and Jane Heminger in recognition of their generous
gift for construction of the state-of-the-art facility and their
many other positive contributions to the University. The public
was invited to a dedication ceremony in May.
Dr. Heminger was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws
degree by Tiffin University and has served on TU’s Board of
Trustees since 1991 and as the Chairman of the Board since
1996. A 1976 TU graduate, he is employed as President and
CEO of Marathon Petroleum Corporation. The Hemingers
designated the facility as a tribute to their parents, Glen and
Doris Heminger and John and Virginia Alleman, their brothers
and sisters, and the community of Tiffin, Ohio. This building
will serve as a center for the pursuit of wellness, health, and
friendship.
About the Heminger Center
The building includes an indoor track and four multi-purpose
courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The other large
portion has artificial turf and will be used for practices by the
TU football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball teams, in
addition to intramurals, club sports and other recreational activities.
The middle section of the facility has coaches’ offices,
locker rooms, an athletic training room, two classrooms, and a
food court.
The opening of the Heminger Center is the final component
of TU’s nine-year quest to transform the former Rosenblatt
property into University use. TU partnered with federal,
state, and local governments and agencies to bring more
than $30 million in enhancements to the Tiffin community. The
Heminger Center is the centerpiece of Share the Pride. Build
on Tradition – A Campaign for Tiffin University, a $12 million
capital campaign.
In addition to the benefits that the new building will provide
for Tiffin University students and employees, it will also
be available for use by area schools and community groups
and for conferences, trade shows, and other activities.
CampusScene
Left to right: Erin Hazelton,
Ohio Department of Development;
Mike Grandillo, Tiffin University;
Laura Rees, URS;
Lenny Clouse, Clouse Construction;
Gary & Jane Heminger (holding key);
Mike McKim, URS;
Paul Marion, Tiffin University;
Richard Kirk, Alvada Construction
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