The David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center

The Rathje Center

$12.3 Million Athletics Facility

  • Facility details:

    • 17,655 sq. ft.
    • Weight Room/Performance Center
    • Training Room
    • Team meeting room for multi-purpose use
    • Alleviates congestion in Griswold Locker Rooms
    • Ability to host CCIW and NCAA championship competitions
    • Conference Room
    • Coach Offices
    • Reception and Football Hall of Fame recognition area
    • Completion of facility scheduled for Summer 2025

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    Take a look at the 3D renderings of the weight room in the new Rathje Athletic Center !

  • On Sept. 15, 2023, we celebrated this important first step in construction of this new Millikin facility, which will help us recruit and retain the finest student-athletes and coaches, improve the environment for coaching, teaching and learning, and enhance our ability to compete at the highest levels of the CCIW and NCAA. 

     

  • Rathje center

  • Giving Options:

    • Pledge an amount using a payment schedule convenient for you.
    • Send a gift by check.
    •  or by phone via your VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card.
    • Contribute appreciated stock or shares of mutual funds.
    • Establish a charitable gift annuity or charitable trust, providing you with payments for life. Your financial adviser and our staff can help you decide if this is a good option for you.
    • Make an estate provision in your will and/or request that memorial gifts be made to Millikin in honor of yourself or a loved one.
    • Match your gift. Your place of employment (or your spouse’s) may match your gift. Check with your employer for eligibility requirements.

    Naming Opportunities:

    • With a donation of $1,500 your name or the name of your choice will be displayed on each of the new lockers that you sponsor.
    For more information on the Athletic Facilities Expansion and Renovation capital initiatives, please contact Gina Bianchi ’93, vice president of alumni and development, at 217.424.6383 or gbianchi@millikin.edu.