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Stroh Center Dedication

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Visitors check out the bricks and falcon sculpture outside before the dedication of the Stroh Center at Bowling Green State University.

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Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, President of BGUS, high-fives students during the dedication of the Stroh Center.

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Kermit Stroh gets a hug from Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey, president of Bowling Green State University.

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Kermit Stroh gave $8 million, the largest gift in BGSU history.

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Kermit Stroh leads the crowd in the fight song during the facility dedication.

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William "Bill" Frack high-fives students during the dedication of the Stroh Center. Frack donated $2 million to the facility.

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Larry Miles, from left, Allen Schmidthorst and William "Bill" Frack attend the dedication of the Stroh Center. Miles gave $1 million for a practice court and Schmidthorst gave $1.7 million for a pavilion.

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After the dedication, the Falcons volleyball team made the first event in the new building a memorable one by upsetting unbeaten Michigan State in front of 2,961 fans.

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