'JJC Events Center' Chosen as Name for New Athletic Facility

Submitted by Joliet junior College

Photo: A view of the Events Center construction, Jan. 2016.

At its Feb. 2 meeting, the JJC Board of Trustees approved “JJC Events Center” as the official name of the athletic facility being constructed on the south side of Main Campus.

The name was recommended by the college’s administration, based on results from a survey conducted last fall asking students, staff, faculty and community members for their ideas and input for the building’s name.

“I want to thank all the students, employees, and community members who took our survey and contributed their ideas for naming the JJC Events Center,” said JJC President Dr. Debra Daniels. “Now that the name has been chosen, I’m especially looking forward to the grand opening in 2017!”

See construction photos of the JJC Events Center

The 85,223 square-foot facility, part of the college’s Master Plan, will include:

– Two basketball courts

– Configuration options for competition basketball and volleyball tournaments

– Portable batting cages

– Three-lane indoor track

– Bleachers and seating (to accommodate both athletic competitions and graduation ceremonies)

– Athletic staff office spaces

– Presentation room

– Conditioning space