The Baker Family Fitness Center at Missouri Western State University will close July 16 through Aug. 13 for extensive renovations. During this time, Missouri Western students, faculty, staff, alumni and Gold Coat members with current fitness center access will be allowed to use the facilities at the St. Joseph YMCA, 315 South 6th St., at no cost.
Current users of the Baker Center will need to show their IDs at the YMCA’s front desk to verify their membership. Those who haven’t used the fitness center recently should contact Wonda Berry, recreation services director, at 816-271-5604, or email berryhow@missouriwestern.edu. Be advised that the YMCA may have different rules regarding facility usage and may require users to fill out additional paperwork.
Construction on the Baker renovation began earlier this summer. Plans call for updates to all areas of the facility, including a much larger free weight area, expanded cardio room, a larger reception area in the front of the building, improved public locker rooms and the addition of a new locker room for the women’s soccer team.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.