Location: 2727 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, Oregon

Date: 1991

Architect: Amundson Associates

Alternative title: Casanova Center

DESCRIPTION

Named after longtime football coach and athletic director, the 102,000 square foot facility, part of the Autzen Stadium complex, cost over $12 million. Complex includes Let the Games Begin sculpture by George Mossman Greenamyer.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Fears, Shannon. "New athletic complex on target: $9 million facility rises on west side of Autzen [Il]." The Register Guard 18 Aug. 1989, 1C, 5C.

"Casanova Complex Nears Finish" Daily Emerald 10 Oct. 1989: 1. (ill., plan).

Pfenning, Cliff. "UO shows new facilities as complex takes shape." The Register Guard 18 Aug. 1990, 1C, 5C.

"Casanova complex opens." The Register Guard 25 June 1991, 1D.

Bellamy, Ron. "Mighty snooty of those Ducks." The Register Guard 20 Aug. 1991, 1D.

Streisinger, Lotte. "Opinion: Sculpture helps humanize Casanova Center [Il]." The Register Guard 22 Aug. 1991, 11A.

Conrad, John. "Cas Center opens for business [Il]: Cas Center's Major Donors [List.] The Register Guard 22 Aug. 1991, 1D, 3D.

Wright, Jeff. "Sculpture of athletes to adorn new perch." The Register Guard 24 Aug. 1991, 1C, 3C.

Bishoff, Don. "Byrne artless over sculpture." The Register Guard 28 Aug. 1991, 1C.

Wright, Jeff. "Public sounds off: Sculpture must go: Soundoff scorecard (chart)." The Register Guard 30 Aug. 1991, 1A, 4A.

Wright, Jeff. "UO to move Cas Center sculpture." The Register Guard 24 Oct. 1991, 1A, 4A.

Wright, Jeff. "Donation offered for statues' move." The Register Guard 26 Oct. 1991, 1A, 4A.

Wright, Jeff. "Brand admits mistake in art move." The Register Guard 5 Nov. 1991, 3B.

Conrad, John. "Center of Attention: Construction of Casanova Center laid foundation for UO football success." [Il] Register Guard 17 Dec. 1995, 1F, 3F.

Clark, Bob. "When they build it, the Ducks will come: New facilities: Ground-breaking nears for indoor and outdoor fields designed to help Oregon recruit. [Il] Register Guard, 26 Mar. 1997, 1B, 4B