O. Wayne Rollins Center (Williamsburg, Kentucky)

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The O. Wayne Rollins Center is the focal point on University of the Cumberlands campus with over 105,000 square feet of floor space. The main arena, with 1,670 fixed seats, is a magnificent setting for convocation, concerts, basketball and special programs. The space on the floor and the top concourse will allow seating for an additional 1,200 people. The arena area also includes a walking track, a hospitality room, an audio-visual control room, men's and women's varsity basketball dressing rooms, concession area, a game officials' room, and various offices for the members of the athletic staff. This area is also wired to broadcast live radio and television. The focal point of the stage area is the 10 foot by 35 foot stained glass window illustrating Cumberland's commitment to God and to the students from the Appalachian region. One of the finest electronic organs in the region, donated by Mr. Tom Raper, is housed on the stage area.

The middle level of the O. Wayne Rollins Center contains three classrooms, the mechanical room, storage room and an entrance to the middle level of the older structure. The lower level houses a 25 meter swimming pool, men's and women's dressing areas.

The Rollins Center's L-shaped structure was wrapped around the old gymnasium known as the Gatliff Gym. Built in 1928, this building was completely remodeled as the Rollins Center was constructed. In this section of the building you will find a gym, locker rooms, showers, classroom, Athletic Training Department and Weight Room.
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Coordinates:   36°44'11"N   84°9'43"W
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