Alumni Arena

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  • Function

    Alumni Arena is a world-class facility that houses the university's NCAA Division I sports teams and faculty. It's the place for men's and women's Mid-American Conference basketball competition, fitness activities, Distinguished Speakers Series lectures and large-scale events, including general commencement.  The building was constructed in two phases in 1982 and 1985. The addition included a gymnastics area, activity rooms, locker rooms, and racquetball courts, among other uses. Alumni Arena also includes a 6,000-seat gym for basketball, wrestling or volleyball (also the site of commencements and lectures by prominent speakers) and a natatorium. The gym is also home to a 50-meter Olympic pool with a 1.2-million-gallon capacity.  It's also home to the Department of Theatre and Dance.

  • Namesake

    The arena is dedicated to UB's alumni. Steven Sample, who served as UB president from 1982 to 1991, believed that a strong athletic program could enrich the academic experience. He helped establish Alumni Arena to build university spirit among students and staff.