Fitness junkies who use the Athletic Complex to unwind after a hard day’s work (or study) will have to divert from their normal routine during the first week of October.
As part of the University’s preparations for the Oct. 8 presidential debate, the Athletic Complex will close at 10 p.m. Sept. 30.
Even if one could get into the complex, there wouldn’t be a whole lot to do — all the exercise machines and other equipment will be moved out to make room for the amenities required to host a debate.
The tentative partial re-opening of the Athletic Complex is Oct. 11; the entire complex will hopefully be operational by Oct. 12-13.
“The key word here is tentative,” said T.J. Shelton, assistant athletic director for facilities and special events. “The timing of the debate move-out will determine how quickly we get the exercise equipment back into the facility.”
Alternative workout sites are being investigated while the Athletic Complex is closed. For updates, go to bearsports.wustl.edu or call the Athletic Complex hotline, 935-4705.
A solution to the exercise situation might be to start running around campus, because parking will be severely impacted from Oct. 1-8 as well.
From Oct. 1-7, parking on the western end of the Hilltop Campus will become progressively more challenging. Parking will be available at West Campus, with shuttle service to the Hilltop available through Oct. 7.
Then on Oct. 8, parking throughout the Hilltop Campus will be significantly restricted, and vehicle access will be limited to those with a University-issued or other authorized parking permit. Shuttle service between the Hilltop and West campuses will not be possible because shuttles will not be able to use Forsyth Boulevard.
• Also on Oct. 8, no classes will be held after 3 p.m. At 3:30 p.m. all buildings on the Hilltop Campus will be locked and access to all offices and classrooms will require key-card access and authorized identification. If possible, Hilltop employees should consider working from home.
• Individuals and groups may gather for the peaceful expression of opinions Oct. 8 at the public viewing area, located on the University’s intramural field at the southeast corner of Big Bend Boulevard and Forsyth. Call the Office of Event Services at 935-5234 for more information. All who wish to speak in this area must register in advance.
• No guests will be allowed in the Hilltop residential hall areas and fraternity houses Oct. 8. Only individuals with a current valid WUSTL ID will have access to any University residential areas.
• Students, faculty and staff who will be on the Hilltop Campus Oct. 8 must have a current, valid WUSTL ID or an official University-issued credential. Only those persons who are properly credentialed may enter or remain in the secure perimeter surrounding the Athletic Complex or at other times as determined by security personnel.