1990s
Highlights
The 1990s were also known as the Decade of
Change. It saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the explosion
of the internet, the bombing of the World Trade Center,
and the first world's first successful clone–Dolly the
sheep. The Titanic, in 1997, was the most lucrative box-office
movie getting people to come out in droves, while the Oklahoma
bombing and the unabomber left many people afraid to leave
their homes. Tiger Woods reigned as the youngest golfer
to win the Masters, but the reigning Prince and Princess
split up. And while the Pathfinder was blazing trails with
pictures from Mars, Mike Tyson was banned from boxing for
biting off a piece Evander Holyfield's ear.
Other noteable sporting events included
Magic Johnson's retirement from basketball, the cancellation
of the World Series after the player's strike, Lance Armstrong's
comeback after testicular cancer to win his first Tour
de France, and the NHL's first participation in the Winter
Olympics (1998).
Here are the Campus Rec highlights for the
90s:
• Completed 6300 sq. ft. addition to
CRCE in 1992: added
Fitness Center component with cardio, selectorized
and free weight equipment.
• Main IMPE lobby is renovated: 1992-1993.
• SportWell program is created as a
collaborative effort between Campus Rec and McKinley Health
Center.
• Logo redesign in 1993 to the “swish-dot.”
• Entire IMPE facility is air-conditioned.
• Pro Shop opens in 140 IMPE.
• Personal Fitness Training Program
begins.
• E-mail stations are added in G52 (between
the tennis courts and the outdoor swimming pool), IMPE.
• “Senior Blowout” is introduced
as a celebration for departing seniors.
• Multiplex Playfields are developed
(96-97): 12-acre site on either side
of Stadium Drive between First and Oak Streets, including:
Outdoor Center, outdoor basketball courts, football/soccer
fields, sand volleyball courts, roller hockey rink.
• Cardreaders are installed to control
access to IMPE.
• Construction of a new strength and
conditioning area at IMPE, replaces the old archery room.
• Extensive renovation to the indoor/outdoor
pools at IMPE including new roof for the indoor pool, and
new deck for the outdoor pool.
• Automatic External Defibrillators
(AED’s) are
added at Campus Recreation facilities.
• Computerized point-of-sales system
is developed for use at IMPE.
• IMPE Building celebrates its 25th
anniversary in 1996.
• IMPE hosts a visit from the President
of the United States, Bill Clinton, and Vice President,
Al Gore, in 1998.
