Concordia College Completes Memorial Auditorium Renovations

Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn., recently completed a $2.5-million renovation project to Memorial Auditorium, a news release reports. The college partnered with Kraus-Anderson for the project’s construction and ICON Architectural Group for its design.

Renovation work included two new wood courts, including a game court; seating upgrades; new lighting; new video scoreboards; a new PA and audio system; and fresh paint on the walls and ceiling.

Photo courtesy of Kraus-Anderson
Concordia College Memorial Auditorium
Photo courtesy of Kraus-Anderson

“Concordia athletic director Rachel Bergeson said the project is privately funded and affects a large number of students at Concordia beyond athletics,” according to the news release. “She noted that music, cultural events and graduations also will take place in the space.”

Construction began in March.

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