The JMU Convocation Center is a 6,426-seat multi-purpose

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. The arena opened in 1982, and was home to the

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). It was one of the rotating host venues for the CAA women's basketball tournament, having hosted the tournament six times since 1987. JMU's University Program Board (UPB) hosts concerts at the Convocation center each semester. Past concerts have included:

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. The Convocation Center also hosts numerous other functions including the winter commencement ceremony. The Convocation Center hosted its last basketball games in February 2020. The Dukes moved into the 8,500-seat Atlantic Union Bank Center for the 2020–21 season. The Convocation Center was converted into practice facilities and home court for the Dukes' Women's Volleyball team.

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