Goodman Campus
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OVERVIEW
Originally approved for purchase by the University in 1958, the "Saucon Fields" as they were originally known, were purchased for $600,000 (about $1,000 per acre) from Bethlehem Steel. The fields began the grooming process as the football practice fields were constructed, including the "bowl" area that is now the site of the currrent football stadium. In 1962, the Varsity House was constructed to house locker rooms and an equipment space. The campus evolved slowly as a track was installed in the late 1960's, and a cross country course was designed and created. A soccer/lacrosse game field near the track was also built in the late 1960's.
With all the added facilities and activities in the department, there was a need for a funding source to maintain and enhance the "Saucon Fields." In 1980, Murray H. Goodman '48 made a substantial gift to create an endowment fund that would provide such resources. Soon after this gift, Lehigh renamed this 500+ acre complex, the Murray H. Goodman Campus.
Other University departments that call Goodman Campus home include Lehigh Transportation and Lehigh University Advancement as well Bright View, which is a contract maintenance company for the University.
TIMELINE
1962 - Original Varsity House is constructed
1968 - Creation of original Goodman Campus Cross Country Course
1972 - Original baseball field is created
1975 - Opening of Rauch Fieldhouse
1979 - First event in Stabler Arena
1988 - Opening of Goodman Stadium : Murray H. Goodman provided the lead gift for the football stadium
1993 - Opening of the Lewis Indoor Tennis Center and Outdoor Tennis Courts
1995 - The Goodman Campus Track and Field Complex hosts its first meet after renovations/resurfacing
1998 - In November, turf field is constructed at what is now the Ulrich Sports Complex/Frank Banko Field
2001 - Ulrich Sports Complex construction is officially completed
2002 - The first expansion of the Varsity House; renamed A. Haigh Cundey Varsity House
2002 - Expansion to locker rooms at Staber Arena
2008 - Opened the Mulvihill Golf Learning Center
2015 - Added additional workout and team space in Cundey Varsity House and named this addition the Smith Family Performance Center
2015 - Opened new softball field, Leadership Park
2015 - Renovated and redesigned baseball field; renamed Legacy Park
2015 - Renovated the outdoor tennis courts, added viewing pavilion, and renamed this area the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts
2017 - Broke ground and dedicated the John and Carol Covert Track and Field Pavilion
2017 - Baseball field renamed J. David Walker Field at Legacy Park after donations allowed for additional renovations
EVENTS
- Home to Lehigh's athletics programs
- Lehigh club and intramural sports
- Various external events including: concerts, entertainments, trade shows, sports tournaments, high school/amateur/all-star events, numerous camps and clinics and more
MAP AND DIRECTIONS
Click here for printable driving directions to Goodman Campus
CONTACT
For more information on Goodman Campus or its programs, please contact the following:
1) Facility Rentals on Goodman Campus: Allen Biddinger
2) Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics: Joe Sterrett
Lehigh University Transportation
OVERVIEW
Originally approved for purchase by the University in 1958, the "Saucon Fields" as they were originally known, were purchased for $600,000 (about $1,000 per acre) from Bethlehem Steel. The fields began the grooming process as the football practice fields were constructed, including the "bowl" area that is now the site of the currrent football stadium. In 1962, the Varsity House was constructed to house locker rooms and an equipment space. The campus evolved slowly as a track was installed in the late 1960's, and a cross country course was designed and created. A soccer/lacrosse game field near the track was also built in the late 1960's.
With all the added facilities and activities in the department, there was a need for a funding source to maintain and enhance the "Saucon Fields." In 1980, Murray H. Goodman '48 made a substantial gift to create an endowment fund that would provide such resources. Soon after this gift, Lehigh renamed this 500+ acre complex, the Murray H. Goodman Campus.
Other University departments that call Goodman Campus home include Lehigh Transportation and Lehigh University Advancement as well Bright View, which is a contract maintenance company for the University.
TIMELINE
1962 - Original Varsity House is constructed
1968 - Creation of original Goodman Campus Cross Country Course
1972 - Original baseball field is created
1975 - Opening of Rauch Fieldhouse
1979 - First event in Stabler Arena
1988 - Opening of Goodman Stadium : Murray H. Goodman provided the lead gift for the football stadium
1993 - Opening of the Lewis Indoor Tennis Center and Outdoor Tennis Courts
1995 - The Goodman Campus Track and Field Complex hosts its first meet after renovations/resurfacing
1998 - In November, turf field is constructed at what is now the Ulrich Sports Complex/Frank Banko Field
2001 - Ulrich Sports Complex construction is officially completed
2002 - The first expansion of the Varsity House; renamed A. Haigh Cundey Varsity House
2002 - Expansion to locker rooms at Staber Arena
2008 - Opened the Mulvihill Golf Learning Center
2015 - Added additional workout and team space in Cundey Varsity House and named this addition the Smith Family Performance Center
2015 - Opened new softball field, Leadership Park
2015 - Renovated and redesigned baseball field; renamed Legacy Park
2015 - Renovated the outdoor tennis courts, added viewing pavilion, and renamed this area the Ulrich Varsity Tennis Courts
2017 - Broke ground and dedicated the John and Carol Covert Track and Field Pavilion
2017 - Baseball field renamed J. David Walker Field at Legacy Park after donations allowed for additional renovations
EVENTS
- Home to Lehigh's athletics programs
- Lehigh club and intramural sports
- Various external events including: concerts, entertainments, trade shows, sports tournaments, high school/amateur/all-star events, numerous camps and clinics and more
MAP AND DIRECTIONS
Click here for printable driving directions to Goodman Campus
CONTACT
For more information on Goodman Campus or its programs, please contact the following:
1) Facility Rentals on Goodman Campus: Allen Biddinger
2) Murray H. Goodman Dean of Athletics: Joe Sterrett
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