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ST. LOUIS, MO—Saint Louis University (SLU) has selected Philadelphia-based Global Spectrum to manage the University's new multipurpose, $80 million, 10,000-seat sports/entertainment facility scheduled for a March 2008 opening.

"Global Spectrum was selected because of its proven expertise in the management of University facilities," says Jeff Fowler, University Arena Project Manager. "University President Lawrence Biondi, S.J., wants the very best on-campus arena that will take us to the next level in Division I basketball and showcase the highest quality events for our University community and residents of the St. Louis area. There is no doubt that Global Spectrum fits our needs."

"The new arena is going to be a magnificent facility and a new source of pride for the University, its student body, as well as the St. Louis Region, says Michel Sauers, president, Global Spectrum. We feel confident that the success and experience we have enjoyed at numerous university arenas and convocation centers throughout the country will allow us to fulfill the vision that the leadership of SLU has for this new facility."

The Arena will include a two-court practice facility, athletic department offices, locker rooms, and state-of-the-art strength and conditioning areas. Global Spectrum, a subsidiary of sports and entertainment firm Comcast-Spectacor, will be involved with all pre-opening phases of managing the facility, preparing marketing programs, hiring general manager and staff and booking. Global Spectrum operates more than 50 facilities throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.global-spectrum.com. 

SLU a Jesuit, Catholic university, is ranked among the top research institutions in the nation. Founded in 1818, SLU is the oldest university west of the Mississippi and the second oldest Jesuit university in the United States. Learn more about SLU at http://www.slu.edu/.