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With a new arena in the works, sports won’t be the only events benefitting from a state-of-the-art facility. 

In addition to hosting athletic events for sports such as hockey, basketball, volleyball and tennis, the new arena will be able to accommodate large scale events such as graduations, convocations, major speeches, concerts and shows.

In fact, events center seems to be a more appropriate label for the new facility.

“It is anticipated that the events center will present a significant opportunity to host SGA concerts/performances and major University events in a much more comfortable and appropriate environment than Patrick Gym, which currently serves as the site for these events,” Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics Dr. Robert Corran said. 

With an anticipated seating capacity of up to 6,500 for community events, more students than ever will be able to pack into the arena for big-time UVM shows.

UVM senior Sean Wilcox, a member of UVM Concerts Bureau’s executive board, said that he hopes future FallFest concerts will be able to take place in the events center.

“By providing a site to bring together the campus community for a variety of activities, the events center will significantly enhance events such as Fall and Spring Fest and the quality of campus life,” Corran said.