History
The Ted Constant Convocation Center is managed by Global Spectrum, an international facility management company based out of Philadelphia. Global Spectrum was created in January 2000 when a majority interest in Globe Facility Services of Tampa, FL, was acquired by Comcast-Spectacor, creating the new company. Founded in 1994, Globe Facility Services managed seven venues when it was obtained by Comcast-Spectacor. A true entertainment and sports firm, Comcast-Spectacor is an owner of both venues and teams, and its parent company, the Comcast Corporation, is the nation's primary provider of cable, entertainment, and communications products and services.
Specialties
The Ted Constant Convocation Center is a 9,100-seat multi-purpose arena located on the campus of Old Dominion University. Operated by Global Spectrum since it opened in 2002, the Constant Center is known as one of the premier mid-sized collegiate venues in the country. The Constant Center is the cornerstone in the University Village project, a 75-acre development that also features restaurants, shopping, offices, research labs and residences with high-tech connections to the campus. The Ted Constant Convocation Center is home to the Old Dominion Monarch and Lady Monarch basketball, and plays host to ODU Wrestling matches, a variety of family-oriented events as well as concerts, ODU commencement, career fairs, and lectures.