Multipurpose Activity Center Monmouth University

West Long Branch, N.J.
Construction Cost: $45 million
Area / Square Feet: 152,400
Occupancy Date: October 2009

The Multipurpose Activity Center, or MAC, at Monmouth University is a hub of student life, enhancing recruitment of students, athletes, faculty and staff. Designed to accommodate a variety of activities, the facility is home to all of the university’s intercollegiate athletic teams, as well as a variety of intramurals groups. The competition arena also can host commencement exercises, special exhibitions and concerts.

The welcoming entrance concourse features educational exhibits, displays and areas for ticketing and merchandise. It provides access to competitions, practices, intramurals activities, recreation and fitness classes, offices, meeting spaces and the university’s bookstore. Promoting lifetime wellness, the new fitness center serves Monmouth’s students and community members, and links the MAC with existing Boylan Gymnasium. Retractable seating for 2,500 on the event level reveals two cross-courts for practice.

A multipurpose facility that attracts family entertainment, the arena offers as many as 5,500 seats, all with an intimate view of the floor. A second-level Wall of Fame gives a bird’s-eye view of the lobby and accesses the arena.

The third level houses a booster club reception room that converts to a student learning center. Blue/White Club members enjoy spectacular views of the arena and Hawks football action from the outdoor end-zone balcony, while VIP and club-level suites with center-court views provide a choice environment for entertaining family, friends or business associates.