Reserve a Room
The Alumni Center is available to alumni, students, faculty, staff, members of the community and guests for events including:
- alumni group meetings
- reunions
- guest lecturers
- guest lecturers
Facility reservations may be made by calling (309) 438-2403 or (800) 877-1478 or emailing scheduling@IllinoisState.edu. Reservation preference is given to events sponsored by the Illinois State University Alumni Association and university-related business.
The Illinois State Alumni Center is unable to meet the needs of weddings and wedding receptions. Please consider the Ewing Cultural Center or the Bone Student Center for your ceremony and/or reception.
Amenities
The following amenities are provided in the Alumni Center:
- state-of-the-art technology, including:
- video
- projection
- conferencing
- amplified hearing
- smoke-free environment
- on-site catering kitchen
Technology Charges
Alumni Center Technology Capabilities (scope is limited to the four conference rooms: 116, 118, 119, 120.
A $75 fee will be assessed to public groups for use of technology consoles. No charge will be assessed for University groups or alumni/affiliated groups.
The Alumni Center houses a wide variety of easy-to-operate, advanced technologies. The suite of technologies is designed to support presentations, panel discussions, lectures, video conferencing, computer lab instruction and speeches.
Room Options
Standard set for all rooms includes tables and chairs.
A $35 per hour charge will be added after normal operating hours, with a two-hour minimum.
*Additional services provided for additional fee.
Carl E. Kasten Board Room
A great room for intimate meetings and trainings.
Seating Capacity
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Rounds
N/A
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Rounds
N/A
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Classroom
N/A
-
Audience
N/A
-
U-Shaped
N/A
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Hollow Square
22
Pricing
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University Groups
No Charge
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Alumni & Affiliated Groups
$150
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$150 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Public Groups
$200
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$200 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day
Large Meeting Room 116
The most versatile room of the Illinois State Alumni Center, this space is great for a medium to large classroom setting, meetings, lectures, and banquets.
Seating Capacity
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Rounds
128
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Classroom
108
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Audience
216
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U-Shaped
33
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Hollow Square
48
Pricing
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University Groups
No Charge
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Alumni & Affiliated Groups
$225
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$225 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Public Groups
$300
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$300 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day
Large Meeting Room 118
The largest room in the facility, this space is a great location for larger lectures, meetings, trainings, and formal events.
Seating Capacity
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Rounds
184
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Classroom
144
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Audience
275
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U-Shaped
36
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Hollow Square
54
Pricing
-
University Groups
No Charge
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Alumni & Affiliated Groups
$225
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$225 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Public Groups
$300
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$300 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day
Small Meeting Room 119
A great room for intimate meetings and trainings.
Seating Capacity
-
Rounds
N/A
-
Classroom
N/A
-
Audience
N/A
-
U-Shaped
N/A
-
Hollow Square
22
Pricing
-
University Groups
No Charge
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Alumni & Affiliated Groups
$150
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$150 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day -
Public Groups
$200
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$200 + $35/hour (2hr min)
Monday - Friday, 4:30 p.m. - Close
Weekends, All Day
Reserve All Rooms and the Great Hall
Pricing
*The Great Hall cannot be scheduled for use during normal operating hours. Reserving the Great Hall for use on evenings and weekends requires booking all of the conference rooms.