WHAT: The final steel beam will be placed for the construction of the new Arena on the University of Southern Indiana campus.
WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, July 20. Anticipated time for installation is 10 minutes.
WHERE: The University of Southern Indiana Physical Activities Center (PAC). A map of campus that includes the PAC can be found at USI.edu/map. Parking will be available in Lot C, adjacent to the PAC.
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Jon Mark Hall, USI athletic director, will be available to speak with media members from 10 to 10:30 a.m. No tours will be offered at this time.
ARENA BY THE NUMBERS:
- 90,000 total square feet
- 11,745 tons of concrete used in construction
- 4,700 seats
- 173†digital scoreboard
- 30Â construction days lost due to snow or rain
- 12 feet from front row to court
- 4 National Championship trophies to be displayed, including 2018 NCAA Division II Softball Championship
- 4 club rooms
- 3 concession stands
- 3 basketball courts
- 3 volleyball courts
TRADITIONS: Members of the USI community had a chance to sign the beam prior to the end of the spring 2018 semester (photo included above). When it is placed, the beam will feature a Christmas tree (as part of a tradition of the steelworkers’ union) as well as a USI flag, an American Flag and a banner for Midwest Steel.
