KSU Convocation Center

KSU Convocation Center
Full name Kennesaw State University Convocation Center
Location 1000 Northwest Chastain Road
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Coordinates 34°02′13″N 84°34′49″W / 34.036924°N 84.580329°W / 34.036924; -84.580329Coordinates: 34°02′13″N 84°34′49″W / 34.036924°N 84.580329°W / 34.036924; -84.580329
Owner Kennesaw State University
Operator Kennesaw State University
Capacity 4,600
Surface Hardwood
Construction
Broke ground January 17, 2003
Opened May 12, 2005
Construction cost $17.71 million
($21.5 million in 2016 dollars[1])
Architect Heery International
Project manager Draper & Associates
Structural engineer Engineering Design Technologies, Inc.
General contractor Kajima Construction Services
Tenants
Kennesaw State Owls (NCAA)
Men's basketball (2005–present)
Women's basketball (2005–present)
Women's volleyball (2005–present)

The KSU Convocation Center is a multi-purpose arena on the campus of Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia, United States. The arena has a listed seating capacity of 4,600 people and opened in 2005. It is home to the Kennesaw State Owls men's basketball, women's basketball, and women's volleyball teams as well as the administrative offices for the KSU athletic department. It is also available for other events and has hosted concerts, conferences, and trade shows, as well as sporting events.[2]

References

  1. Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Community Development Project. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  2. "KSU Convocation Center". Kennesaw State University. 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
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