The Chester Fritz Auditorium is a performance facility on the campus of the University of North Dakota (UND) located in the city of Grand Forks, North Dakota. "The Fritz", as it is commonly known, is used for many events including concerts, dance groups, and popular Broadway musicals. The auditorium also plays host to University events including some commencement ceremonies, lectures, and conferences. Chester Fritz, a notable alumnus of UND, gave the university $1 million dollars in 1965 for the construction of a "distinctive auditorium" on the campus. The finished auditorium cost $3 million dollars with additional funds from the state of North Dakota and private donations. The Chester Fritz Library, the main library at UND, is also named after Chester Fritz. The building measures 85 feet in height and the facade is constructed mainly of brick and pre-cast concrete sections. It sits on the banks of the English Coulee. The auditorium has been praised for its acoustics.
External links
- Chester Fritz Auditorium website
- Chester Fritz Auditorium is at coordinates Coordinates:
| University of North Dakota Grand Forks, North Dakota |
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| Academics: School of Aerospace Sciences | School of Law | School of Medicine |
| Athletics: The Fighting Sioux | Baseball | Basketball | Football | Hockey | Soccer | Volleyball | Softball |
| Campus: Alerus Center | Betty Engelstad Sioux Center | Chester Fritz Auditorium | Chester Fritz Library | Energy and Environmental Research Center | Memorial Stadium | National Center for Hydrogen Technology | North Dakota Museum of Art | Ralph Engelstad Arena (old) | Ralph Engelstad Arena (new) | University Village |
| Media: Dakota Student | Fighting Sioux Sports Network | KFJM |
| School songs: UND Alma Mater | It's For You, North Dakota U | Fight On Sioux | Stand Up and Cheer |
