Innovation: an idea or practice perceived as new by an individual.

This is what we are discussing in Change Management. Do we think that innovation is good or bad? The truth is, innovation can go both ways. Whether or not innovation works is based on the organization and the type of people in said organization.

Northwestern University is constantly innovating, changing and adapting, like any good organization.

Currently on campus, we just broke ground for the new Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex. Construction began on Friday, Nov. 13.

“In support of the project, Northwestern Athletics and Recreation recently received a new leadership gift of $23 million from University trustees Kimberly K. Querrey and Louis A. Simpson as part of We Will. The Campaign for Northwestern,” according to the NU website.

The complex will include a huge multipurpose facility for football practice and competitions, along with another facility that will house academic support services for  student-athletes, a nutrition center and dining facility, a sports performance center and office space for coaches and administrators according to northwestern.edu.

This new complex will be new for all the students and faculty on campus, and will cause us all to innovate.

For complete information on the Lakefront Athletics and Recreation Complex visit SupportTheCats.com.