PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] - Since October, construction crews have been hard at work behind Brown University's Olney-Margolies Athletic Center, digging into the former site of Meister-Kavan Field to
pave the way for Brown's future indoor turf facility: a 76,000-square-foot, all-season space for practice, training, competition and recreation.

On Wednesday, March 5, crews hoisted the structure's final steel beam - adorned with the well-wishes of University leaders, construction workers and community members involved in the project's planning and development - into position. In the spirit of topping-off tradition, an American flag and small pine tree sat atop the beam.

"With this milestone, Brown takes another step toward realizing a key piece of the Brown Athletics vision: A one-of-a-kind, high-performance training venue for our talented student-athletes and our entire campus community," University President Christina H. Paxson said during the topping-off ceremony.

Paxson was joined by Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Grace Calhoun, student-athletes, project supporters, skilled laborers, and representatives from the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and Building Futures, both of which the University has long partnered with on capital improvements.