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Cofrin Library, Suite 820
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2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

Dan Spielmann
Interim Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement
(920) 465-2074
E-mail:spielmad@uwgb.edu

Rev. 4/17/07

VIRTUAL TOUR:
Fly-through (2.5MB)   •   Fly-over (2.7MB)
Architects created these concept animations to help campus and community envision how the facility might look when it opens in fall 2007.

NEW FACILITY AT A GLANCE:

• Total cost: $32.5 million
• Funding sources: UW-Green Bay students ($15 million in student fees over course of the project); community donors ($10 million campaign in progress), state of Wisconsin ($7.5 million)
• Improves and expands Phoenix Sports Center, which opened in 1976
• Central area with seating capacity of about 4,000 for sporting events or 5,000 for concerts, large gatherings
• Main playing surface to be home court of women’s basketball, volleyball teams
• Auxiliary court to be practice court for men’s basketball team, site for student recreational activities
• New and improved facilities for running, racquet sports, intramural sports, cardiovascular and aerobic activities, and swimming and diving pools
• Site for campus events such as commencement, orientation, student career fairs, festivals, multicultural activities
• Projected opening fall 2007
 
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