Chaifetz Arena , located on the campus of Saint Louis University, is a 10,600 seat multi-purpose arena in St. Louis, Missouri that began construction on August 28, 2006, and was completed in April 2008. In February 2007, Chicago-based businessman Richard A. Chaifetz, CEO of ComPsych Corporation and 1975 graduate of SLU, made a $12 million donation to the university, who named the arena in his honor. As of the 2008-09 season, it is the official home of the Saint Louis University Billikens men's and women's basketball teams, replacing Scottrade Center and the Bauman-Eberhardt Center, respectively. Additionally, the arena is also the home for the university's volleyball teams.

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Events

The first event held at the venue was a Harlem Globetrotters game against the Washington Generals, played on April 11, 2008. ^[1]

Barry Manilow performed the inaugural concert at Chaifetz Arena on April 25, 2008.

The first student concert was held on April 26, 2008. It was an extravagant event of "Rock, Rap, and Rawhide" featuring artists Tyler Hilton, Chingy, The Starting Line, Jo Dee Messina, and Augustana. The event was kicked off earlier in the day with a large carnival and live music outside of the arena.

Saint Louis University held its first Commencement Ceremony on campus in 60 years at the arena on May 17, 2008. Fox Sports personality and native St. Louisan Joe Buck delivered the Commencement Address to the Class of 2008.

Stevie Nicks performed at the arena on June 13, 2008.

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References

1. MyFox St. Louis | New Chaifetz Arena Opens With Globetrotters