Convocation Center (Arena)
Building Type:
Mixed Use
Campus Green:
West Green
Grid Map Square:
E-5
Current Use
The Convocation Center has mixed uses for , Academic offices and a Residence Hall.
Seating 13,080 people, the building houses Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University Bobcat basketball, volleyball, and wrestling matches; offices for Intercollegiate Athletics, including the baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, softball, track, volleyball, and wrestling programs, and part of the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; and hosts large events like concerts, Commencement and Convocation ceremonies, and more for the University.
It is also a residence hall. View the Convocation Center Residence Hall information
History
The Convocation Center opened in the spring of 1968.
Location
95 Richland Ave., Athens, OH 45701 ()
The West Green
West Green is the home of many engineering majors and athletes due to the ready access of Stocker Center and Peden Stadium. Notable buildings on this green include Boyd Hall, Grover Center, Convocation Center and Academic & Research Center.
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