Meet other students while staying fit in body and spirit. Work out, ice skate,
run, play volleyball or other sports with friends — all in the Kern Center
. This 210,000-square-foot recreation, athletic, health and wellness facility
houses the Athletics Department, the Servant-Leadership
Office, Health
Services and Counseling Services.
The center exemplifies MSOE's philosophy of a well-rounded university experience
and is an attractive gathering place that provides students with ample access
to fitness, whether they are participating in NCAA athletics, intramural sports
or individual fitness programs. Opened in fall 2004, the Kern Center has since
won many design awards. Community memberships are available. Visit the Kern
Center Web page for details.
It is named to honor its major benefactor, The Robert and Patricia Kern Family
Foundation. Drs. Robert and Patricia
Kern are the founders of Generac Power
Systems, Waukesha, Wis. , a large manufacturer of generators for industrial
and consumer markets. In 2006, they sold the business. Dr. Robert Kern is an
MSOE Regent and both he and his wife, Patricia, have been longtime supporters
of MSOE. |