Pacific President Pamela Eibeck chats with donors Kathleen Lagorio-Janssen and Dean Janssen.

STOCKTON — The University of the Pacific officially broke ground Monday afternoon on a performance center for student-athletes.

The $1.5 million Janssen-Lagorio Performance Center will add 2,861 square feet to the university’s gymnasium. The facility will provide exercise equipment and weights for strength and conditioning training as well as a “fuel station” that will offer quick, nutritious snacks for student-athletes. It is expected to open next May.

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The City of Tracy seeks nominations from the Tracy Community for the naming of the new youth sports fields under construction at the intersection of Tracy Blvd. and Sugar Rd. The project is located on a parcel of land previously owned by the Spreckles Sugar Company (“Holly Sugar”).

A subcommittee of the Parks Commission will receive and review all nominations. The below criteria will be used to rate the submissions:

• Historical significance
• Geographic significance/location
• Name significance to the complex functionality (youth sports leagues)
• Individual or family history/significance in Tracy

The commission will present final recommendations to City Council at the regular council meeting scheduled for December 4, 2012. At this meeting, Council will discuss the commission recommendations and approve a name for the fields.