Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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EXPANDING TRADITIONS WITH Construction of the Convoca- tion Center began in March 1985. The pictures illustrate the various stages of the new facility. Arkan- sas Governor Bill Clinton toured the building to examine the new addition to the A-State campus. The students are anticipating the naming of the new construction. Some have expressed their desire to Call It BUBBA . Whatever the official name may be, the convo- cation center is an addition to ASU that Arkansas should be proud to have in its state. (Pictures donated by Tim Dean 86 )

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INDIAN 1987 VOLUME 64 ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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Athletic Director Larry Lacewell and President Eugene Smith show Governor Bill Clinton a new tradition in the making. The Convocation Center will serve as the marque for Arkansas State Uni- versity and will be the focal point for edu- cational, cultural, athletic, and conven- tion activities for the entire Northeast Ar- kansas region and Midsouth region. It will become a unique activity center re- flecting the vitality and joyful life of ASU and the greater Jonesboro area. The $18.3 million arena has 10,523 seats that can be moved back with the push of a button. There is no seat with a view obstructed by a support column, because of the unique floating roof structure. The upper level of the arena will have a permanent running track, seven volleyball courts, and three bas- ketball courts. The eight and one-half stories high building will have a main scoreboard in the center of the arena, complete with graphics. The Convocation Center will be viewed as a valuable asset to the com- munity and will have a significant impact on the improved quality of life on cam- pus. Expanding traditions, such as this arena, show a uniform effort for the bet- terment of Arkansas as a whole.