SEFCU and University at Albany Unveil Outdoor Wall Sign & Electronic Message Center

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SEFCU and University at Albany Unveil Outdoor Wall Sign & Electronic Message Center

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Release: 05/13/2009

 

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics

 

Albany, N.Y. – SEFCU, the largest credit union in the Capital Region, and the University at Albany unveiled on Wednesday, May 13 an outdoor wall sign with an electronic message center. The sign, located on the west side of SEFCU Arena, is visible from University Drive on campus. On hand for the sign’s display were UAlbany Interim President George M. Philip, SEFCU President Michael J. Castellana and UAlbany Director of Athletics Lee McElroy.

 

SEFCU Arena is the home for UAlbany’s men’s and women’s basketball programs and has seating for capacity crowds of 4,538. The facility hosted the 2009 America East Conference Men’s Basketball Championship and becomes the home of the New York Buzz, the current Advanta World Team Tennis (WTT) champion, this summer.

 

“It is a terrific opportunity for the university and its partnership with SEFCU to have this fabulous sign that will advertise all of the activities, whether it’s the home of the Buzz, the New York Giants or most importantly our world class Division I athletics,” Interim President Philip said.

 

The SEFCU Arena sign, designed by Daktronics, has dimensions of 12-feet, 4 1/2-inches by 18-feet, 6 inches. The electronic message center features a three-line display.

 

“The University at Albany is one of the best kept secrets in the Capital Region,” Castellana offered. “We have had a number of events here for the community and we will continue to do that. Our membership has been very supportive of this relationship; I do believe we are just getting started.”

 

In November 2006, SEFCU and UAlbany entered into a 10-year agreement that renamed the school’s basketball facility and provided for promotional opportunities. That relationship continues to be a successful public-private partnership.

 

Added McElroy, “Today’s unveiling allows SEFCU and UAlbany to enhance its partnership, increases interest between both institutions and organzations, and makes the community better.”

 

 

 

[Dane96]

Thank you SEFCU...but at the risk of sounding like a damper...I would have preferred they put a new DAKTRONICS board INSIDE THE ARENA.

[bleedpurple101]

Thank you SEFCU...but at the risk of sounding like a damper...I would have preferred they put a new DAKTRONICS board INSIDE THE ARENA.

 

Is it on the side of the building?

[Clickclack]

Like D said...thank you to the SEFCU for making an investment in our athletic program. More...much more needs to be done, especially inside of the arena but this is a move in the right direction....I for one am grateful for their support.

[Patch]

Nobody should put a damper on what SEFCU has done, they have been phenominal in their support of UA.

 

What needs to be done - is for UA to beat the streets and drum up some more support in line with what SEFCU brings to the table.

[DanesRGood]

Nobody should put a damper on what SEFCU has done, they have been phenominal in their support of UA.

 

What needs to be done - is for UA to beat the streets and drum up some more support in line with what SEFCU brings to the table.

 

I agree with Patch, we can't put the responsibility for a new scoreboard on SEFCU. they have done a lot for the program!

 

Thanks SEFCU.

[danefan]

SEFCU and University at Albany Unveil Outdoor Wall Sign & Electronic Message Center

Courtesy: UAlbany Sports Information

Release: 05/13/2009

 

Courtesy: UAlbany Athletics

 

Albany, N.Y. – SEFCU, the largest credit union in the Capital Region, and the University at Albany unveiled on Wednesday, May 13 an outdoor wall sign with an electronic message center. The sign, located on the west side of SEFCU Arena, is visible from University Drive on campus. On hand for the sign's display were UAlbany Interim President George M. Philip, SEFCU President Michael J. Castellana and UAlbany Director of Athletics Lee McElroy.

 

SEFCU Arena is the home for UAlbany's men's and women's basketball programs and has seating for capacity crowds of 4,538. The facility hosted the 2009 America East Conference Men's Basketball Championship and becomes the home of the New York Buzz, the current Advanta World Team Tennis (WTT) champion, this summer.

 

"It is a terrific opportunity for the university and its partnership with SEFCU to have this fabulous sign that will advertise all of the activities, whether it's the home of the Buzz, the New York Giants or most importantly our world class Division I athletics," Interim President Philip said.

 

The SEFCU Arena sign, designed by Daktronics, has dimensions of 12-feet, 4 1/2-inches by 18-feet, 6 inches. The electronic message center features a three-line display.

 

"The University at Albany is one of the best kept secrets in the Capital Region," Castellana offered. "We have had a number of events here for the community and we will continue to do that. Our membership has been very supportive of this relationship; I do believe we are just getting started."

 

In November 2006, SEFCU and UAlbany entered into a 10-year agreement that renamed the school's basketball facility and provided for promotional opportunities. That relationship continues to be a successful public-private partnership.

 

Added McElroy, "Today's unveiling allows SEFCU and UAlbany to enhance its partnership, increases interest between both institutions and organzations, and makes the community better."

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you SEFCU!

 

And the marketing department should shutter when they read the bolded statement above. I think most are tired of being a secret.

[UAalum72]

Thank you SEFCU...but at the risk of sounding like a damper...I would have preferred they put a new DAKTRONICS board INSIDE THE ARENA.

 

Is it on the side of the building?

Not as large as I would have liked, but plenty readable as you approach from Fuller Road