The west and east basketball courts at State Gym will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 26, and Thursday, Sept. 27, with the entire State Gym building to be closed Friday, Sept. 28, for Order of the Knoll events.

The Order of the Knoll is Iowa State’s most prestigious donor recognition society. According to the ISU Foundation website: “Members of the Order of the Knoll, Iowa State University’s most prestigious donor recognition society, believe in creating opportunities to transform lives at Iowa State. Their gifts — whether through lifetime giving, annual giving or both — are essential to the future of our university.”

Members of the Order of the Knoll acknowledge three giving levels: W.M. Beardshear Society, President’s Circle and the Campanile Society. “Membership is determined by cumulative giving amounts, including pledges, annual and deferred gifts. … All Order of the Knoll members enjoy many opportunities for ongoing engagement with Iowa State University. Benefits include special insider communications about important news at the university throughout the year and opportunities to attend events such as luncheons, regional and national gatherings, and various campus activities,” according the ISU Foundation’s website.

Beyer Hall and the Lied Recreation Athletic Center will be remain on Friday, Sept. 28. The main floor at the Lied, which consists of the track, turf and basketball courts, closed for resurfacing on Sept. 13 and is scheduled to reopen Oct. 15.