The William O'Neill Athletic and Convocation Center (O'Neill Center) is an multi-purpose athletic complex, at
Western Connecticut State University
Western Connecticut State University (WCSU and WestConn) is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher's college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.
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, in
Danbury
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,
Connecticut
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Named after
William O'Neill, the O'Neill Center was completed in 1995 and has since been home to WestConn's basketball and volleyball teams.
The 4,500-seat arena can also be used for concerts, shows, and other public events.
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kicked off his
Paradise Lost Tour at the arena on December 7, 1995.
Main facilities
The O'Neill Center is home to the athletics offices, a weight room, a swimming pool, and the Feldman Arena where games are played.
External links
http://www.wcsu.edu/campustour/westside/oc.asp#O'Neill Center main page.
Sports venues in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Sports complexes in the United States
Buildings and structures in Danbury, Connecticut
Tourist attractions in Danbury, Connecticut
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