University of South Florida - Aegean Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Dawn of the Sun Dome The Sun Dome finally opened on November 29 when the basketball team met FAMU and was dedicated on Dec. 2 in the game against Duke University. After almost four years and a lot of controversy and delays. the multipurpose center better known now as the Dome was available for use. At first fans had to sit in temporary seats and look over uncompleted construction to watch the basketball games, but it is ex- pected in the future the facilityI will br- ing many entertainers to USF as well as sporting events. TOP RIGHT Ground breaking day in 1977. TOP LEFT The first steel pillars of support early 1978, BOTTOM RIGHT Lee Rose was acquired from Purdue University and has been a force in seeing the completion of the Sun Dome. BOTTOM LEFT Further progfess and problems arise in 1979 18tEve nts

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By: Julie Gonzalez

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TOP LEFT The pillowy roof made of teflon is raised. MIDDLE LEFT Sun Dome survivor hard hats appeared in jest of the many problems that were en- countered in the construction. RIGHT A family enjoys the view from the third level. BOTTOM LEFT Complete at last. Eventst 19