 Building Wyoming's Athletic Legacy into the 21st Century The Rochelle Athletics Center.
LARAMIE, Wyo. - On August 31, 2001, the Curtis and Marian Rochelle Athletics Center (RAC) opened its doors. Upon its opening, the RAC ushered in a new era in University of Wyoming Athletics. Thanks to a historic $4.2 million gift from the Rochelles, the largest donation in school history, the new facility began construction in May of 2000. At a total cost of $9.4 million, the facility was entirely paid for by private donations. A total of 167 individuals donated money to the construction. The RAC will serve to meet the academic and athletic needs of all 17 University of Wyoming intercollegiate sports. Containing 46,140 square feet, the state-of-the-art facility houses: a 4,470 square foot academic and counseling center; a 4,829 square foot sports medicine facility; a 5,697 square foot locker room for the Cowboy Football team; and an 8,633 square foot strength and conditioning area. Also featured in the RAC will be display areas for the University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Fame, chronicling the great men and women who have built the legacy of Cowboy and Cowgirl Athletics. The Wyoming Athletics Department enjoyed many successes throughout the 20th century, and the Rochelle Athletics Center will greatly aid in maintaining UW’s tradition well into the 21st century.
Photos as of Fall 2002
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Video Tour of Rochelle Athletic Center (1/23/02) - 
