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Welcome to the Office of Conference and Events Services
Our office provides support and guidance to students, faculty, staff and the community on events, meetings, and conferences. Contact us with questions. Our office is located in the Olmsted Center, lower level next to the Sussman Theater. Offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.
Event spaces and services are available to:
- Student organizations
- Faculty and staff members and departments
- Individuals and organizations that are not affiliated with Drake University
All Event Spaces With Room Capacities
| Building | Room | Theater | Classroom | Banquet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olmsted | Parent's Hall North* | 300 | 150 | 240 |
| Parent's Hall South* | 200 | 120 | 160 | |
| Sussman Theater | 230 | - | - | |
| Conference Room 310^ | 50 | 25 | 32 | |
| Conference Room 311^ | 50 | 25 | 32 | |
| Conference Room 312^ | 50 | 25 | 32 | |
| Conference Room 313^ | 50 | 25 | 32 | |
| Drake Room | - | 26 | 26 | |
| Pomerantz Stage | 100 | 54 | 88 | |
| Pomerantz Conference Room | 30 | 15 | 15 | |
| Terrace Meeting Room 132a~ | 15 | 9 | 9 | |
| Terrace Meeting Room 132b~ | 15 | 9 | 9 | |
| Terrace Meeting Room 133 | 30 | 22 | 22 | |
| Old Main | Sheslow Auditorium | 773 | - | - |
| Levitt Hall | 180 | - | 128 | |
| Fine Arts | Performing Arts Hall | 400 | - | - |
| Monroe Recital Hall | - | 100 | - | |
| Turner Jazz Center | 80 | 80 | - | |
| Weeks Gallery | 40 | - | - | |
| Shivers | Shivers Hospitality Suite | 200 | 100 | 160 |
*Can be combined to create one Parent's Hall
^Can be combined to create one conference room
~Can be combined to create one TMR 132
Note: Only student organizations officially recognized by the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership are eligible for these services. Other organizations can seek services as non-affiliated groups or email roomreservations@drake.edu for assistance.
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