Portland State Magazine Spring 2018

25 A LONG-AWAITED events space for the community and a spor ts arena for the University—the newViking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center—opened in early April. The pavilion faces the South Park Blocks through an all-glass façade and has reclaimed wood mounted high on its concourse wall that’s reminiscent of a Viking ship. It can hold up to 3,400 people and accommodate conferences, banquets, concer ts, and, of course, spor ting events. It is home to Por tland State volleyball and basketball. The Viking Pavilion was the result of an ambitious $52.1 million project to remodel the facility, which was built in 1966.The center was named after alumnus Peter W. Stott in 1997 following a $1 million challenge grant he provided at the time to renovate the building. Stott was instrumental in creating the Viking Pavilion. IN ADDITION to the multi-event arena, which seats more than twice as many people as the old gym, the renovation created new student lounges, five classrooms, and new athletic administrative offices.There is also a new OHSU Spor ts Medicine Center for student athletes as well as a large, new weight room that replaced the pool. A café and Viking Athletics Hall of Fame display will open in fall 2018. Funding for the remodel, which broke ground in spring 2016, came primarily from private gifts to PSU, along with state bonds and student fees. No general funds or student tuition dollars were used for the improvements. OHSU, a par tner in the project, provided $7.5 million. Designed by Woofter Architects/Perkins+Will, the renovation is expected to achieve LEED Gold cer tification, a top category for sustainable construction.  For information about hosting an event in the Viking Pavilion, email conferences@pdx.edu or call 503-725-CONF.