Physics major Matthew (Matt) Kafker graduated from the University of Oregon in the class of 2020. While Matt Kafker completed his final year in college, the university finished the renovation of its track and field stadium at Hayward Field.
Hayward Field, constructed in 1910, is named for the University of Oregon’s iconic track and field coach Bill Hayward, who trained record-breaking and Olympic-level athletes for four decades. Over the years, the field attracted attention as a venue for prominent track events, including the NCAA Championships and trials for the United States Olympic track team. However, the aging infrastructure of Hayward Field needed to be completely redesigned and replaced to accommodate the thousands of spectators who attend world-class sporting events.
In 2018, the Hayward Field renovation project broke ground. The final design incorporated more than 25,000 seats, an acoustics-enhancing roof enclosure, and timber elements that represent Oregon’s natural resources. The newly revamped stadium opened its doors in the spring semester of 2020.
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