On-Campus Event Venue Guide

Popular larger event spaces on North, South and Downtown campuses.

Individual classrooms outside of Jacobs are not listed, but can be found on the EMS Centrally Scheduled System.

North Campus

South Campus

Downtown Campus

North Campus

Jacobs/Alfiero Spaces

For all Jacobs and Alfiero rooms, contact Sara Wild.

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 80
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Classes take first priority when booking. Room includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on single screen projector, screen, fixed teaching station and whiteboard

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 42
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Classes take first priority when booking. Space includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on single screen projector, screen, fixed teaching station and whiteboard.

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 80
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Classes take first priority when booking. Room includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on single screen projector, screen, fixed teaching station and whiteboard.

Conference room

Maximum capacity: 35
Web-conference enabled

Atrium/student lounge

Maximum capacity: Depends on setup style; 8-10 tables maximum for tabling events
Includes four 2-person square tables, three 4-person rectangular tables, 20 wooden chairs, 11 sections of couch seating, four high-top tables and eight high-top chairs near Tim Hortons, two 4-person rectangular tables, four 4-person square tables and 15 chairs.

Atrium/Student Lounge

Maximum capacity: Depends on setup style, 8-10 tables maximum for tabling events
Includes: six 6-person rectangular tables, three 6-person rectangular tables with bar, two 4-person tables, 51 wooden chairs and 10 soft chairs

Atrium/Student Lounge

Maximum capacity: Depends on setup style, 8-10 tables maximum for tabling events
Includes: nine 6-person rectangular tables, two square tables, 45 wooden chairs and 12 soft chairs

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 65
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Room is not reserved until you receive a confirmation. Classes take first priority when booking. Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on multiple screens, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, recording (audio, projected content, camera) and chalkboard

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 83
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Room is not reserved until you receive a confirmation. Classes take first priority when booking. Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on single screen, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System and moveable chalkboard.

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 55
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Room is not reserved until you receive a confirmation. Classes take first priority when booking. Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, Visualizer, projection from single input on single screen, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System and moveable chalkboard

Office, one desk no technology

Maximum Capacity: 1

Lecture room

Maximum capacity: 55
If room is locked, ask lab consultant in 210 Jacobs to open. Room is not reserved until you receive a confirmation. Classes take first priority when booking. Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, Visualizer, projection from single input on single screen, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System, chalkboard, moveable whiteboard and recording (audio, projected content) and camera.

Conference Room

Maximum capacity: 8
Includes conference table

Computer lab. Requires swipe card access. Contact mgt-orm@buffalo.edu to ensure you have access. Food and drink are NOT permitted. This room is only available for reservation by faculty and staff of the School of Management.

Maximum capacity: 48
Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on multiple screens, recording (audio, projected content, camera), fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System and glass board.

Conference room

Maximum capacity: 13
Includes conference table, flat panel display and chalkboard
Projector available upon request

Conference room

Maximum capacity: 10
Includes conference table, flat panel display, HDMI cable, single input on single screen and whiteboard
Projector available upon request

Conference room

Maximum capacity: 10
Includes conference table

Conference room

Maximum capacity: 12
Includes conference table, screen (manual) and chalkboard
Projector available upon request

Lecture room. Requires swipe card access. Contact mgt-orm@buffalo.edu to ensure you have access. Food and drink are NOT permitted. This room is only available for reservation by faculty and staff of the School of Management.

Maximum capacity: 42
Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on multiple screens, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System and moveable whiteboard.

Maximum capacity: 40
Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, multiple flat panel displays, fixed teaching station and whiteboard.

Maximum capacity: 42
Includes computer, HDMI input, portable device adapter ring input, VGA cable output, passcode required tech, visualizer, projection from single input on multiple screens, projector, screen, fixed teaching station, UB Clicks Response System and moveable whiteboard.

Open-air plaza with cement pad and fire pit between Alfiero Center and Park Hall (facing Mary Talbert Way). Includes outdoor amphitheater-style steps with built in cement raised stage with permanent canopy. Equipped with electrical outlets.

Maximum capacity: 75
Paula’s Plaza photos
Includes tables and chairs (chained together, but some may be moved).
Use of firepit requires advance training. To make arrangements for firepit training and use, contact mgt-orm@buffalo.edu.

Center for the Arts

Center for the Arts Atrium

Can accommodate various types of receptions, including sit-down dinners, small stages, poster displays and more.

Maximum Capacity: 800 standing, 400 seated
Reserve via online form or contact Katherine Trapanovski at ktrap@buffalo.edu or 716-645-6259
Center for the Arts Atrium photos
Tables, linens and AV equipment for the CFA atrium can be rented directly through the CFA, but must be specified on your contract.

Mainstage Theater

Theater ideal for large presentations, shows and productions.

Maximum Capacity: 1,718
Reserve via online form or contact Katherine Trapanovski at ktrap@buffalo.edu or 716-645-6259
Tables, linens and AV equipment for the CFA atrium can be rented directly through the CFA, but must be specified on your contract.
Mainstage Theater photos

Drama Theater

Intimate space for presentations with fixed theater seating and stage.

Maximum capacity: 378
Reserve via online form or contact Katherine Trapanovski at ktrap@buffalo.edu or 716-645-6259
Tables, linens and AV equipment for the CFA atrium can be rented directly through the CFA, but must be specified on your contract. Theater and dance students are given priority in reserving the space. Space is more likely to be available for evening events vs. daytime
Drama Theater photos

Screening Room

Lecture hall with stage and fixed theater seating.

Maximum capacity: 210
Reserve via online form or contact Katherine Trapanovski at ktrap@buffalo.edu or 716-645-6259
Includes microphone, projector and screen, computer on site, sound system and one site technician. Space is generally used as a classroom during the week, so availability during the semester is limited. Fridays offer more flexibility, but the schedule is subject to change with class schedules
Screening Room photos

Blackbox Theatre

A true blank slate. This space can be transformed to accommodate receptions or presentations of any kind.

Maximum capacity: 120
Reserve via online form or contact Katherine Trapanovski at ktrap@buffalo.edu or 716-645-6259
Theater and Dance Department has priority for booking space
Blackbox Theatre photos

Concert and Theater Venues

Katherine Cornell Theater

Maximum capacity: 340
Booked through the UB Space Request System
Contact: Department of Theater and Dance at 716-645-2038
This is a student rehearsal space, first and foremost, so they take priority when renting out space, 48-hour rental notice required
Katherine Cornell Theater photos

Lippes Concert Hall (Slee)

Maximum capacity: 700 full space or 300 with pipe and drape covering back half of theater
Room contact: Phil Rehard at 716-645-2921
All AV equipment must be rented and through CFA or Indigo Entertainment. Lobby space is included in concert hall booking or can be booked separately. External catering options are available. Limited number of tables and chairs are available
Lippes Concert Hall (Slee) photos

Student Union

Available spaces: Atrium, lobby, 145 block. 201 (theater), 210 (Landmark Room), 215 (Social Hall), 222 (Learning Lab), 250, 306, 317, 330, Courtyard, Special Events field, patio.

Maximum capacity: Varies depending on space
Booked through the UB Space Request System
Room contact: Liz Hladczuk at 716-645-2055
Student Union photos
Reservation and service charges

Room/Area	Capacity	Department Rate
145A: Multipurpose room, with dividers up it is the front right side of the 145 space, electric screen included, tables and chairs included in space, students request space starting June 1^st and usually reserve space in the evening, in 145a, the port labelled D12 is an admin port.	45 lecture style 30 classroom style 25 conference style 45 horseshoe style 60 open area	$55
145B: Multi-purpose room, direct middle of 145 in between 2 room dividers, whiteboard, tables, and chairs included	40 lecture style 30 conference style 20 horseshoe style 20 classroom style	$55
145C: Multipurpose room, In 145c, ports D1 and 17 are both admin ports, front left side of 145 room	45 lecture style 30 banquet style 20 classroom style 20 conference style 25 horseshoe style	$55
145D: Multipurpose space, tables, chairs, and whiteboard included, back left side of 145 room	30 lecture style 25 conference style 25 classroom style 20 banquet style	$55
145E: Multipurpose space, tables, chairs, and whiteboard included, back right side of 145 room	20	$55
145F: Multipurpose space, tables, chairs, and whiteboard included	20 lecture style 10 horseshoe style 15 conference style 15 classroom style 20 banquet style	$55
145 - 2 rooms, SU 145 B+E, SU 145 A+F, SU 145 C+D	100 each room	$110
145 - 4 rooms: multi-purpose space, In 145c, ports D1 and 17 are both admin ports.	150 lecture area 90 classroom style 90 banquet style	$165
145 – All: multi-purpose room, reserve an extra 2 hours for setup and 2 hours for breakdown for entire room. Approx. dimensions 53'X 63' In 145a, the port labelled D12 is an admin port. In 145c, ports D1 and 17 are both admin ports.	250 lecture style 180 banquet style 140 classroom style	$220
Lobby	335	$330
Room 210: Multi-purpose Space, game room right across the way so make sure it is not in use during presentations and talks, soft seating and tables and chairs on wheels available, HDMI projection, sound system included	75 open area 50 banquet style (standard) 35 classroom style 25 conference style 25 horseshoe style	$110
Room 215 - Social Hall: in construction?	175	$110
Room 222 – computer, projector, and screen included, small number of tables and chairs, located off of 235 so ideal for food or breakout room from main event in 235	48 standard 28 classroom style	$100
Room 235: student lounge when not reserved, flexible couches, tables and chairs, only room with Zoom,	70 lecture and theater style	$110
Room 250: Conference Room, centrally scheduled, computer, projector, screen, sound system	25	$55
306/317: Small classroom with chalkboard and screen with laptop	12	$55
Room 330: lecture room with fixed theater seats, tables and chairs in back of room, projector, electric, sound system, screen, and movable sound system provided	105	$110
Student Union Theater: will not be available until Spring 2025	350	$220
Harriman Ballroom (SOUTH CAMPUS): This space comes as an open setup. Tables and chairs are located in a storage space accessible from the room. Unless requested, this space is setup and reset by the reserving group. Dimensions of space are 78' X 38'	300 standard 170 banquet style 170 classroom style 170 theater style	$220
SU Stage	20	$100
Baird Point: outdoor space	1000
SU Outdoor Cement Pad: outdoor space on far side of field near Clemens, currently unavailable because of construction	20
Founders Plaza: Outdoor space, tables and chairs rented from facilities	500
SU Courtyard	200	$50
SU Field	1000	$275
SU Patio: two sides, left by Putnam’s and signboard includes greenspace, right side closest to SU stage	50	$220
Microphones	Unit	$10 - $15
Flat screen TV	Unit	$35
Portable PA System	Unit	$50
Video Projector	Unit	$80
Setup Charges	hourly	$25
Advertising - digital	weekly	$25
Locker Rental	Semester	$15
Locker Rental	School year	$25
Locker Rental	Summer	$10
Late Cancellation/No Show	Unit	$30

Capen Hall

Honors Colloquium (107 Capen)

Maximum capacity: 75 without tables, 34 in U-shape
Booked through the UB Space Request System
Room contact: Natalie Rivera at 716-645-2572

Jeanette Martin Room (567 Capen)

Maximum capacity: 20 around the table with an additional 15-20 chairs around the perimeter of the room
Room contact: Office of the President Room Reservations
Jeanette Martin Room photos

Library Conference Room (435 Capen)

Maximum capacity: 20
Room contact: Heather LeMar at 716-645-2160

University Club (Conference Rooms and/or Dining Room)

Maximum capacity:
- Conference rooms: Two rooms with 10 people each, or one room with 20 people
- Dining room: 100 standing, 60 seated
- Booked through the UB Space Request System
Room contact: Three Pillars Catering at 716-645-3496
Dining area outside operations active daily Mon.-Fri. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during academic times.
Includes flexible seating and chairs, Zoom technology, multiple cameras, HDMI input, DVD in Windows PC, wireless presentation, fixed tech station, sound system, telephone and glassboard for writing.
University Club photos

Miscellaneous Spaces on North Campus

Baird 250

Concert hall space with fixed pew seating

Maximum capacity: 200 (150 is a comfortable fit)
Baird 250 photos
Room contact: Phil Rehard at 716-645-2921
No AV equipment on site. Mics, speakers, projector would need to be brought in from the CFA.
Tables and chairs would need to be rented from facilities.

Bansal Atrium, Davis Hall

Can accommodate various types of receptions to include sit-down dinners, networking events, presentations, etc.

Maximum capacity: 50
Room contact: Christina Escobar at 716-645-6865
Bansal Atrium, Davis Hall photos

Center for Tomorrow

A one-stop shop for conferences and receptions with convenient visitor parking and on-site catering.

Maximum capacity: 200
Room contact: Three Pillars Catering at 716-645-3496
All AV equipment (mic, projector, computer and speakers) included in reservation
Linens included in table rental
Center for Tomorrow photos

South Campus

Abbott Library Flint Reading Room

Maximum capacity:
Room contact: Marnie Mancuso
Abbott Library Flint Reading Room photos

Allen Hall

Maximum capacity: 117 with tables and chairs, 205 with chairs only. Current capacity may differ due to storage
Room contact: Dylan Steed
Allen Hall photos

Harriman Hall Ballroom (105)

Ideal for large town hall meetings or presentations, receptions and banquets.

Maximum capacity: 300
Booked through the UB Space Request System
Room contact: Liz Hladczuk
Harriman Hall Ballroom (105) pricing

Hayes Hall (403)

Multipurpose space in the recently renovated School of Architecture with the capability to host presentations, conferences or smaller receptions. This space is used for classes, so availability is limited.

Maximum capacity: Default setup: 104 seats with 2 chairs each at 52 tables. Three chairs per table with chairs around perimeter: 200 people. Chairs only: 270
Room contact: Bruce Majowski
Hayes Hall photos