Convocation Center (Northern Illinois University)

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Convocation Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose arena in DeKalb, Illinois, USA. ^[1] The arena opened in 2002. It is home to the Northern Illinois University Huskies basketball team. Previously, the team played at the Chick Evans Field House. The venue also houses many other events including the opening convocation ceremony for freshmen, concerts, job fairs, and the annual graduation ceremony.

Major performers that have come to the Convocation Center in the past include Bill Cosby, Blue Man Group, Brooks and Dunn, Dave Chapelle, Sugarland, Goo Goo Dolls, 3 Doors Down, Chamillionaire, Rascal Flatts, Michelle Branch, John Mayer, Wayne Brady, O.A.R., Hoobastank, Ludacris, and others.

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Exterior 2006

Interior 2006

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• Convocation Center Official Website

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Current basketball arenas in the Mid-American Conference

Alumni Arnea (Buffalo) • Anderson Arena (Bowling Green) • Convocation Center (Eastern Michigan) • Convocation Center (Northern Illinois) • Convocation Center (Ohio) • Memorial Athletic and Convocation Center (Kent State) • Millett Hall (Miami) • James A. Rhodes Arena (Akron) • Daniel P. Rose Center (Central Michigan) • Savage Hall (Toledo) • University Arena (Western Michigan) • John E. Worthen Arena (Ball State)