In April 1999, a gift to the University from David Pottruck was made to establish the David S. Pottruck Health and Fitness Center. Construction of the Pottruck Center will involve renovation of existing Gimbel Gym space as well as new construction. Skylights and more glass will be installed so that there will be more natural lighting. Rooms will be divided for different uses with flexibility built in for programming. Racquetball courts will be built, as it is a popular sport for college students.
Plans also allow the basketball courts to be reconfigured for volleyball.
In addition to updating Gimbel facilities, the Pottruck Center will contain many new recreation features not currently available on campus. An indoor jogging track for recreational running will be placed above the current basketball court. There will also be climbing walls, a golf course simulator, and a martial arts room. There also are plans for a juice bar and a pro shop. It is to be expected that decreases the current levels of recreation support will occur as a result of the Pottruck construction project.