Nicholson Pavilion is estimated to be fully functioning by September 2023, according to CWU Director of Athletics Dennis Francois. The facility, originally built in 1959, was in need of upgrades for athletic and academic purposes.
July 18, 2023
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“We’ll all be under one roof”
A look CWU’s Nicholson Pavilion renovation
ELLENSBURG – Built in 1959, Nicholson Pavilion at Central Washington University began going under renovation in the fall of 2021. When the fall quarter rolls around, the new facilities will be available for both academic and athletic use according to CWU Director of Athletics Dennis Francois. “Nicholson is a shared academic and athletic facility, priority of usage it to academics,” Francois said. “That is our Sport and Movement Studies Department who’s housed here. They have pedagogy, physical education, dance, sport management program, outdoor leadership and things of that nature.” ...