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COWLES AUDITORIUM

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Spaces Available

Atrium

Cowles Auditorium

Stassen Room 170

Conference Room 186

Wilkins Room 215

Information

Reservations

Facility rates

Technical support rates

Parking & directions


Cowles Auditorium, carpeted with tiered theater-style seating, provides an intimate feeling while accommodating a large group. The wall at the back of the stage doubles as a projection screen.

A podium, microphone and LCD projector are standard equipment. Other audiovisual capabilities and equipment is available at additional charge. The stage area is 28' x 8'. Cowles Auditorium accommodates up to 250 people.

Use of the Atrium is included with rental of the Cowles Auditorium.

Rental fees for University and non-profit groups:
Rate 0-4 hours: $300
Rate 4-8 hours: $385
Rate 8+ hours: $440
Includes: auditorium podium & microphone, auditorium LCD projector, 7 atrium tables, 42 atrium chairs


Additional charges may be incurred for weekend events and if the room setup is different than the standard arrangement.

The Conference Center owns additional equipment for your use. Arrangements for items not owned by the center can be made at an extra cost.

 

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Conference Center staff are available to answer any of your questions. Contact Margaret Oltmans at 612-625-1806 or oltmans@umn.edu. Direct technical support questions to Gary Muellerleile at 612-626-3509 or muell004@umn.edu.