UNI-Dome. The total cost of the new turf will be approximately $900,000 and will be paid for from previously allocated internal revenue from the university. The AstroTurf installation was completed prior to the 2017 season. Notable features At football games, where cold temperatures are frequently an issue for fans, the UNI-Dome announcers have a tradition during pre-game rituals. The announcers will announce the weather in the town where the visiting team is from, and then will say "The temperature in the Dome, no wind, 72°, Welcome to the UNI-DOME!" to emphasize the fact that a domed stadium is not affected as much by the weather. In 2016, the university celebrated 40 years of history inside the Dome. As of December 1, 2019, the Panthers have a home record of 220–56–1, having won nearly 80 percent of their games in the dome. Other uses During the academic year, during hours when the athletic teams are not using the Dome, it is open to the public. Many students and others with UNI connections will come to the Dome to run or walk the stairs and the concourse. The UNI-Dome has hosted graduation ceremonies as well. Perhaps the most notable ceremony was in the spring of 2011, when first lady Michelle Obama delivered the headlining address. Events The Dome has also hosted professional wrestling events, as well as concerts by bands such as Rolling Stones, The Who, Grateful Dead, Mötley Crüe, REO Speedwagon, 3 Doors Down, Fuel, The Police and UB40 in 1983, Pink Floyd, Oleander, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean (2015), Kenny Chesney, Florida Georgia Line, Nelly, Garth Brooks, and Fleetwood Mac who set the UNI-Dome attendance record when of 25,500 on December 1, 1979. See also List of NCAA Division I FCS football stadiums List of NCAA Division I basketball arenas References External links Defunct college basketball venues in the United States College football venues Sports venues in Iowa Covered stadiums in the United States Northern Iowa Panthers basketball Northern Iowa Panthers football Basketball venues in Iowa Multi-purpose stadiums in the United States College softball venues in the United States Buildings and structures in Cedar Falls, Iowa Tourist attractions in Black Hawk County, Iowa 1976 establishments in Iowa Sports venues completed in 1976 American football venues in Iowa Defunct volleyball venues College volleyball venues in the United States College wrestling venues in the United States Indoor arenas in Iowa Music