The Trudy Fitness Center received a gold LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council after it opened in 2011. This 15,000-square-foot space houses cardiovascular equipment as well as strength and weight training equipment. It is busy from early morning to late evening every day because Colgate is an incredibly active place. In fact, we've been called one of the nation's most fit campuses. The new Shaw Wellness Institute plays a key role in keeping campus participants fit through a range of creative programming that promotes healthy lifestyles. One program is Paws for a Break, where students take a break from finals and play with therapy dogs for a few hours.