Shelf view, "1980-1999"
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<strong>Exhibit labels:</strong><br /><br />[1] Renovation of the Glass Bowl (1989-1990). Construction began on a $15.1 million renovation project of the Glass Bowl in 1989. The project increased seating from 18,500 to 26,120, which was curved to better achieve a bowl effect. Completed in 1990, the renovation also included team facilities, additional restrooms, a press box tower with 40 executive suites and a stadium club. <br /><br />[2] Student Recreation Center (1987, 1991). Completed in 1990, the $16 million Student Recreation Center construction project was mainly financed via an increase to the student general fees. The Student Senate played a major role in the increase, holding a referendum that enabled the student body to vote on the proposal. The Senate then presented the results to the Board of Trustees, which approved the project in 1988. The Rec Center opened in 1991, and in 1992 received one of Athletic Business magazine's Facility of Merit awards. <br /><br />[3] Dan Simrell (1990). Dan Simrell became UToledo's winningest football coach in 1989, beating Frank Lauterbur's team's victories by one. When he was abruptly fired by athletic director, Al Bohl, there was a community outcry. T-shirts and buttons all demanded to "Bring Back Dan". Bar owner Arnie Elzey (pictured) secured 22,500 signatures for a petition to rehire Simrell. The story even appeared in the January 1, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated. <br /><br />[4] Center for Visual Arts (1991-1992). Approved at $10 million in 1991, the art museum building came out of a partnership with the University of Toledo and the Toledo Museum of Art. Owned and operated by the University, it was designed by internationally known architect, Frank Gehry, in a contemporary style consisting of a three-story metallic building situated on the east lawn of the museum. It opened for classes in the fall of 1992.
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University of Toledo -- History, Exhibitions -- University of Toledo