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It’s amazing to think that it’s only been in the last 20 years or so that Baylor has begun to\u00a0really utilize\u00a0the campus’ unique riverfront setting. The push that began\u00a0with Baylor Ballpark<\/a> and the rest of the Turner Riverfront Athletic\u00a0Complex<\/a> in 1999 has been followed by the Umphrey Law Center<\/a> in 2001,\u00a0Mayborn Museum Complex<\/a> in 2004, Simpson Athletics and Academic Center<\/a> in 2008,\u00a0Allison Indoor Football Practice Facility<\/a> in 2009,\u00a0McLane Stadium<\/a> in 2014 and Hart Track & Field Stadium<\/a> in 2015.<\/p>\n But long before those facilities were even dreamt of,\u00a0there was the Baylor Marina<\/a>. And thanks to a gift from the family of Baylor Regent Randy Pullin<\/a>, BBA ’82, the marina will soon be remodeled and expanded to better serve the campus community.<\/p>\n Since the 1970s, the marina has\u00a0provided kayaks, canoes, and other water sports equipment for the enjoyment of Baylor students, faculty and staff on the adjacent Brazos River. After updates, Bears visiting the\u00a0newly renamed\u00a0Pullin Family Marina will also benefit from\u00a0a shade canopy, aesthetic improvements to the existing\u00a0facility, boat slip repairs and the creation of covered boat hoist slips, plus\u00a0a centerpiece fountain in the marina basin.<\/p>\n The\u00a0remodeling was one of several capital projects approved by the Baylor Board at last week’s meeting. Others include a 7,600-square-feet expansion of the Baylor Counseling Center into the Dutton Avenue Offices; renovation of the Paul L. Foster Success Center to increase space for Career Placement, tutoring and advising; and renovation designs for the BGCT Building in Dallas to\u00a0accommodate future expansion of Baylor\u2019s Louise Herrington School of Nursing.<\/p>\n