Oct. 4, 2006

Stony Brook, N.Y. - On Friday, October 6, 2006 the Stony Brook University Athletics Department will officially dedicate and open the Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m.

The 6,000-square foot facility is located off the Pritchard Gymnasium adjacent to the Sports Complex atrium and it accommodates over 425 Stony Brook student-athletes as they pursue their academic goals on a daily basis. The space features a state-of-the-art computer lab, a study hall/multipurpose function room, a career resource/library area and several private tutor rooms. The Goldstein Center also includes administrative offices for the academic advising staff.

"The Stony Brook Department of Athletics strives to maintain a culture based on core values which espouse loyalty to family and team, a winning attitude, class, pride, high expectations and high accountability," said Director of Athletics Jim Fiore. "The Goldstein Family Student-Athlete Development Center is just another step toward providing a positive, meaningful educational experience for all Stony Brook student-athletes. Stu Goldstein shared that passion for academic and athletic excellence, and we are honored that he continues to show his support for current and future Stony Brook student-athletes through this Center."

The Goldstein Center was made by possible by the generosity of Stuart Goldstein '74, an All-American squash player at Stony Brook who made a significant donation on behalf of his family in support of this project.