The IU Natatorium is ready to operate as a zero-waste athletic facility when competitors arrive for the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials, becoming the first athletic facility in the state to achieve zero-waste goals and hosting the first Olympic event to have the zero-waste designation.IU President Michael A. McRobbie signs the IU Natatorium commemorative poster before the reopening ceremony begins.IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar welcomes those who have gathered for the grand reopening of the IU Natatorium.IU President Michael A. McRobbie delivers remarks during the grand reopening of the IU Natatorium.IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar and Indiana Sports Corporation President Ryan Vaughn reveal the IU Natatorium commemorative poster.IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar (left) and IU President Michael A. McRobbie chat with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett (right).IU President Michael A. McRobbie mingles with guests following the grand reopening ceremony of the IU Natatorium.IUPUI Chancellor Nasser Paydar (left), American diver David Boudia, IU President Michael A.McRobbie, American diver Kelci Bryant, American diver Mary Beth Dunnichay and Indiana Sports Corporation President Ryan Vaughn pose for a photo next to the IU Natatorium commemorative poster.IU President Michael A. McRobbie takes a tour of the newly renovated IU Natatorium. Completed in five phases over the span of 21 months, critical renovations included enhanced interior design and widening of the diving tower as well as a new roof, heating and cooling system, pool deck, pool filtration system, lighting, skylights, bulkheads, and starting blocks; new doors, windows and drywall in the east and west concourses; an expanded pro shop; modernized locker rooms; and other mechanical repairs.Prominent leaders, Olympians and community members gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of the IU Natatorium, which took on new life as a result of an extensive $20 million renovation project. The renovation of the nationally renowned, world-class aquatics destination in the heart of the IUPUI campus was completed in time to host the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Diving, June 18 to 26.
