ESU Track Campaign Background

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Campaign to renew ESU's
Indoor and Outdoor Tracks


A Place Where Champions Begin

The ESU Foundation and the Department of Athletics have launched a bold, transformative campaign to renovate and resurface the indoor and outdoor tracks - an investment in our athletes, our program, and our future. This isn’t just a facility upgrade. It’s a commitment to excellence, safety, community, and legacy.

We are seeking to raise $1.1 million to bring this vision to life. Your support will help build a legacy that serves not only today’s athletes - but generations to come.

A PLACE WHERE CHAMPIONS BEGIN

Every day, ESU’s indoor and outdoor tracks come alive with athletes working hard - early in the morning, late into the evening, in the heat of the day, and the cold of winter - training, improving, and striving toward their goals. For decades, both tracks have been the foundation of stories built on determination, growth, and greatness.

Now, it’s time for the next chapter.

The renovation of ESU’s Indoor and Outdoor Tracks will deliver NCAA-certified, high-performance surfaces indoors and out - ensuring safer, faster, and more competitive training environments.

Outdoor Track Renovation

  • Brand-new NCAA-compliant track surface
  • Fully restored lane markings
  • Upgraded drainage systems
  • Enhanced safety features

Field Event Upgrades

  • A new pole vault box
  • Rebuilt sand pit for long and triple jump
  • New high jump pit
  • Upgraded hammer throw cage
  • Resurfaced javelin throwing area

Indoor Track Revitalization

  • Smooth, even, high-performance surface
  • Improved markings and safety zones
  • Optimized conditions for year-round training and competition

WHY IT MATTERS

Both tracks have served student-athletes well, but time, weather, and relentless use have taken their toll:

  • Uneven surfaces
  • Drainage issues causing ponding
  • Faded markings that hinder performance
  • Old and unsafe equipment

These problems affect more than training. They impact:

  • Athlete safety
  • Recruiting top talent
  • Hosting NCAA-level competition

JOIN US ON THE JOURNEY

Your support will help build a legacy that serves not only today’s athletes - but generations to come. Whether you're an alumnus, a parent, a coach, or a champion of student success - this is your moment to make a difference.

give now

For further information, or for personal assistance in making your gift of support, please contact Shelley A. Speirs ’92 at sspeirs@esufoundation.org or call 570-422-3333.

Track Campaign

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Joe W. ’71 and Melanie L. Ahouse 
Jeffrey P. M’86 M’87 and Linda Appel 
Christopher E. Barnes ’01 
Laura K. Beimfohr ’14 
Jeffrey W. Buck ’10 
Jeffrey M. Carr ’90 
Patrick F. Carr ’10 M’12 
Richard J. Carr 
Dane C. Cochran ’81 and Meryl J. Bisberg 
Roger M. Cohen ’92 
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,
     Department of Community &
     Economic Development
Eric Conard ’16 
Keith A. Crispin ’89 M’94 
Colin A. Crosbie 
Timothy B. ’05 M’07 and Karen L. Daniels 
Gypsy M. Denzine
Mary DeSchriver 
Timothy D. DeSchriver 
Casey P. Ellis ’21 
Phil S. ’79 and Grace A. Falkowski 
William B. ’89 M’91 and Kelly J. ’90 Farquhar 
Michael P. Farrell ’99 
Brad J. ’04 and Mercedes Fees 
Joyce A. ’88 and Neal Ford 
Danny H., Jr. ’05 and Stephanie R. Gale 
Mark J. Gerber ’87 
Justin P. Germani 
Dr. Gary Gorman 
Sean D. Hagerty ’17 
Phillip A. ’85 and Cathy Headland
Peter M. ’77 M’87 and Emilie C. Heesen 
Kris W. Hoffner ’79 
The R. Dale and Frances M.
     Hughes Foundation 
Tawny L. Jackson 
Raymond J. Johnston ’68 and
     Sharon K. Muneno 
Daniel J. Keefer ’93 
Justin M. Kimbrough ’11 
Joseph J. M’88 and Deborah A. Koch 
Kristen J. Koch 
Barry S. ’04 and Kate Krammes 
Anthony D. ’82 and Christine D. Mahon 
David W. Mahon, Jr. ’80 
John B. and Cynthia Makar 
Terri A. Martin ’80 
Kenneth M. ’98 and Donna. M. ’92 McCabe 
Timothy J. McEwen ’75
David E. ’68 and Barbara J. Michael 
Richard A. Miller ’70 
Maury J. Molin ’76 
Steven ’85 M’86 and Robin ’86 Montick 
Esther J. Mummert ’79
R. Sam ’82 and Linda ’83 Niedbala 
Bob D. Orazem ’99 
Anthony J. Prudente ’09 
Michael R. ’82 M’85 and
     Julieanne M. ’82 Revenis 
Faith C. Robinson ’19 
Thomas J. ’83 and Elisa Rogers 
Anthony V. Ruiz ’16 
Michelle T. Zazzero-Ruiz ’16 
David L. Shelly ’90 
Brian S. ’86 and Lisa A. ’87 Sneddon 
Steve E. Sousa ’90 
Shelley A. Speirs ’92 and
     Gayland Aston ’94 M’01 
Damian J. Spilman ’78 
Robert T. Stanaback ’85 
John M. Stevens ’77 and
     Cindy K. Stevens 
John E. Stroffolino ’97 
Richard J. Torbik ’81 
Deborah L. Townsend ’83
Brian J. Trentowski ’01 and
     Katie V. Trentowski ’01 
James A. Viola ’84 
Jesse D. Weiner ’08 M’10 
Carl A., Jr. ’70 and
     Lynda M. ’74 Wolfe 
Alexander J. Zubko ’16