Concordia University, St. Paul "Raises the Roof" on New Stadium

ST. PAUL, MINN. (11/18/2009)(readMedia)-- WHAT: Concordia University to inflate the dome on its new Sea Foam Stadium for the first time

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 18

TIME: Approximately 6 p.m. Inflation takes approximately one hour to complete

Note: This start time is still fluid; please call to verify

WHERE: Sea Foam Stadium corner of I-94 & Hamline Avenue

Concordia University, St. Paul

289 Hamline Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104

Summary:

Concordia University, St. Paul will inflate the dome on its new stadium for the first time on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at approximately 6 p.m. Concordia University celebrated the grand opening of its new stadium on Sept. 19, giving an on-campus home for the first time in more than 30 years to football, soccer and track & field. The installation of a dome makes Sea Foam Stadium a year-round facility that benefits, not just Concordia students, but also serves as a valuable community resource. Already the stadium has a full slate of soccer clubs for winter leagues, area schools and other groups contracted for the facility during the winter months when a typical outdoor stadium would be unusable. Not only is it a much-anticipated resource for the local community, it is also good stewardship of Concordia resources. Sea Foam Stadium was funded by gifts from University alumni, employees, students and friends of the University. The lead gift of $5.5 million was given by CSP alumnus Phil Fandrei ('51) and his company Sea Foam Sales Co.

Concordia University, St. Paul is a comprehensive, private university of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and one of 10 schools that comprise the Concordia University System. Established in 1893, Concordia offers more than 40 liberal arts majors, including business administration, education, fine arts, science and church professions. Concordia is a regional leader in accelerated undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, criminal justice and Christian outreach. Concordia is the only private university in Minnesota to offer NCAA Division II athletics for men and women. On the web: www.csp.edu.

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