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UCM Multipurpose Building

Considered one the finest facilities of its kind in the nation, the Multipurpose Building is in its 32nd year of service to the university. The $5.5 million facility was built at no expense to the State of Missouri, as financing was accomplished solely through student fees.

The “Multi” truly lives up to its name, as it is one of the busiest places on campus. In addition to being the home of Mules and Jennies basketball and indoor track and field, Jennies volleyball, and Mules wrestling, the facility is used by university students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public.

Designed primarily for recreational use, the building features a spacious main arena with a six-lane track, a swimming pool, five indoor and two outdoor handball/racquetball courts, areas for free and universal weights, an activities area, locker rooms, meeting rooms, and offices for UCM's Intercollegiate Athletics staff. The main arena can accommodate four basketball or six volleyball courts at one time or all of the events for an indoor track meet.

Seating capacity in the Multipurpose Building is 7,500 for basketball and volleyball, making it the largest such facility in the MIAA. It also seats 1,640 fans for indoor track meets and 10,000 people for concerts.

Numerous special events take place in the Multi each year. It hosted the Missouri State High School Activities Association’s state volleyball tournament from 1988 utnil 2008, while state high school playoff games for basketball are also played annually in the building.

In addition, the MIAA Indoor Track and Field Championships are contested in the Multipurpose Building. The facility is also used for Central’s annual commencement ceremonies, major concerts, and other UCM events.

The newest look to the Multi came at the start of the 2008-2009 basketball season with the replacement of the general admission seating on the South end, and new chair-back seating in the lower reserved section on the North end.

The Multi underwent a major renovation during the summer of 1998. An inlaid-wood floor was installed in the main arena, replacing most of the original Tartan surface and eliminating the need for the portable-wood floor that had been used for basketball since 1988, while the running track was resurfaced and new jumping and vaulting pits were created for track and field.

Previous improvements include the addition of a new scoreboard, containing a four-color message center manufactured by Daktronics, in 1986 and the purchase of two Sport Courts? for volleyball in 1995 and 1998.

The first basketball game was played in the Multi on Nov. 27, 1976, when the Mules defeated Midland Lutheran College 92-75. The Jennies played their first contest in the building on Dec. 8 of that season, dropping a 66-44 decision to Tarkio College.

The Jennies posted their first win in the facility on Jan. 7, 1977, with a 76-42 victory over Grand View College. The Multi was formally dedicated eight days later as the Mules beat Southwest Missouri State 90-62.

The Multi was designed by the architectural firm of Mantel and Teeter of Kansas City, Mo., and is managed by Karen Hibdon.

Directions

The University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, which is 50 miles southeast of Kansas City at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and Missouri Highway 13.

Amtrak provides daily service from St. Louis and Kansas City. The train arrives and departs from the historic depot on Holden Street in Warrensburg. The depot is located several blocks from the UCM campus.

The campus is about a 90-minute drive from Kansas City International Airport.

From Kansas City International Airport:

    * Take 435 East (this becomes 435 South). Exit on Interstate 70 East.
    * From I-70 East, take the Highway 13 exit (Exit 49, Warrensburg-Higginsville).
    * Turn right and drive south to Warrensburg, approximately 16 miles. Highway 13 becomes Maguire, the main north-south street through Warrensburg.
    * Continue on Maguire to Broad Street. You will see a sign that says the University of Central Missouri. The campus has two visitor parking lots, both off Maguire.
    * For the north lot, turn west on South Street; it is the second driveway to the south.
    * For the south lot, turn west on Clark Street; the lot is at the intersection of Clark and Holden. Both have red-topped attendant's booths that help visitors locate the lots. Parking is free to visitors.

From the Amtrak Station in Warrensburg:

    * Drive south on Holden three blocks to the UCM campus.
    * Continue to Clark Street and turn left. The south visitor parking lot is at the corner of Clark and Holden. To park in the north visitor lot, turn left onto South Street and continue a block or so. Look for the red-topped attendant's booth. Parking is free to visitors.

From the north via Interstate 70:

    * From Interstate 70 East, take Hwy 13 (Exit 49, Warrensburg-Higginsville). Travelers using Interstate 70 West, will also take Exit 49 to access Hwy 13.
    * Drive south to Warrensburg, about 16 miles.
    * Stay on Hwy 13, which becomes Maguire, the main north-south street through Warrensburg.
    * Continue on Maguire to Broad Street. You will see a sign that says the University of Central Missouri. The campus has two visitor parking lots, both off Maguire.
    * For the north lot, turn west on South Street; it is the second driveway to the south.
    * For the south lot, turn west on Clark Street; the lot is at the intersection of Clark and Holden. Both have red-topped attendants' booths that help visitors locate the lots. Parking is free to visitors.

From the west via US 50:

    * Continue past the Bus. 50 turn-off to the Warrensburg exit. Turn right onto Hwy 13.
    * Stay on Hwy 13, which becomes Maguire, the main north-south street through Warrensburg.
    * Continue on Maguire to Broad Street. You will see a sign that says the University of Central Missouri. The campus has two visitor parking lots, both off Maguire.
    * For the north lot, turn west on South Street; it is the second driveway to the south.
    * For the south lot, turn west on Clark Street; the lot is at the intersection of Clark and Holden. Both have red-topped attendants' booths that help visitors locate the lots. Parking is free to visitors.

From the east via US 50:

    * Take the Warrensburg/Hwy 13 Exit.
    * Turn left onto Hwy 13, which becomes Maguire, the main north-south street through Warrensburg.
    * Continue on Maguire to Broad Street. You will see a sign that says the University of Central Missouri. The campus has two visitor parking lots, both off Maguire.
    * For the north lot, turn west on South Street; it is the second driveway to the south.
    * For the south lot, turn west on Clark Street; the lot is at the intersection of Clark and Holden. Both have red-topped attendants' booths that help visitors locate the lots. Parking is free to visitors.

From the south via Hwy 13:

    * Drive north on Hwy 13, which becomes Maguire, the main north-south street through Warrensburg.
    * Continue on Maguire until Clark Street. Turn left onto Clark Street. Within two blocks is the south visitor parking lot at the intersection of Clark and Holden.
    * For the north visitor lot, continue on Maguire until South Street. Turn left and within a block the visitor lot will be to your south. Red-topped attendants' booths are visible at both lots. Parking is free to visitors.