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By Katie Straub
Picture yourself in a modern, fun, welcoming environment where you can connect with others, build on shared interests, learn and grow together, all while exploring the latest technology 鈥 and, oh yeah, with very fast internet.
Welcome to the new 有料盒子视频 Esports Center at 有料盒子视频!
As part of the public launch of the University of 有料盒子视频's For 有料盒子视频 fundraising campaign on March 25, 有料盒子视频 hosted a . This was a chance to celebrate a $500,000 multiyear commitment from GCI to support the center. GCI鈥檚 gift, along with contributions from the 有料盒子视频 Alumni Association, School of Management and eCampus, as well as the UA Office of Information Technology, made the dream of a modern gaming space on campus a reality.
鈥淭his state-of-the-art facility is just the beginning,鈥 said Tammy Tragis-McCook, 有料盒子视频 School of Management director of development and outreach. 鈥淭he 有料盒子视频 esports program is a tool to recruit and engage students. There are plans for a varsity team, more esports classes and even scholarships. There is already an excitement from students about the 有料盒子视频 Esports Center, and it is only going to intensify.鈥
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