Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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Convocation Increase Opportunities At the entrance to Olympic Drive, a plaque proudly dis- plays the names of Arkansas State university ' s Olympic medal winners. The placement of that special marker com- memorating the achievement of dreams is especially appro- priate, for at the end of Olympic Drive stands another monu- ment to the achievement of dreams - ASU ' s Convocation Center. The 18.3 million dollar arena is indeed a focal point of ASU and will serve the city as well as the Midsouth region as a gathering place for educational, cultural, athletic, and convention activities. The Convocation Center has already been put to use for graduation, Ice Capades, and George Strait. Other events included Hank Williams, Jr., and Night Ranger. The 10,523 seat arena is unique in design. Because of the floating roof structure there are no support columns to obstruct the view of anyone in the audience. There is not a bad seat in the arena. The Convocation Center is complete with a running track, volleyball and basketball courts. It also has meeting rooms, offices, and dressing facilities. Not only will the Convocation Center be an asset to the community, but it will greatly enhance opportunities of all ASU students because of the varied activities that it can pro- vide. Hank Williams, Jr., entertainer of the year, plays to a sell out crowd. KM 2 Hank Williams, Jr. sings to all his rowdy friends. 4 George Strait entertains the audience with his special brand of music. George Strait sings to a near capacity crowd.

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Arkansas State University Making faces at the crowd seemed to come easy for these two students during Play Fair. Doug Acuff, Springdale; Kevin Baskins, Wynne; Rob Colbert, Osceola; and Chris Puryear, Jonesboro, watch the Tau Kappa Epsilon vs. Sigma Phi Epsi- lon intramural football game. 3

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Center Events ASU ' s Convocation Center, a 1 0,523 seat arena, is the center for many activities such as meetings, concerts, basketball, shows, graduation, and special events.