About us:

The Kern Center, located at 1245 N. Broadway, is a 210,000-square-foot recreation, athletic, health and wellness facility. It is the first such facility for MSOE which competes in NCAA Division III athletics. The center exemplifies MSOE's philosophy of a well-rounded university experience and is an important asset in attracting prospective students and providing current students with ample access to fitness, whether they are participating in NCAA athletics, intramural sports or individual fitness programs.

The Kern Center is available for community usage and has hosted events from fitness expos to youth sports camps, leagues and tournaments. Facilities, including the ice arena, are available for limited rentals.

The Kern Center provides open recreation, personal fitness, drop-in game play and group exercise classes for MSOE students, faculty, staff and Kern Center members. In addition, the center is the hub of the MSOE campus in hosting events ranging from recognition dinners to graduation ceremonies.