The Chiles Center, the University’s main athletic and convocation building, opened on October 20, 1984. It is named for Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles, parents of benefactor Earle M. Chiles.
The building, which seats 5,000 people, is the home of Pilot basketball and volleyball teams. It has a basketball court, an indoor track, and a weight room for athletes, and the athletic offices are also located in the building.
In addition to the athletic events, the Chiles Center hosts concerts, symposia, and the University’s annual Commencement ceremony. Visitors to the center have included Ronald Reagan (just three days after its opening), George W. Bush, the Dalai Lama, Jerry Seinfeld, and the Oregon Symphony.
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