Alumni Memorial Union Events Space
Marquette University users?
Please see this page for more info or contact k.mcdonald@marquette.edu
Marquette University departments or groups may generally use O'Brien Hall space free
of charge.
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Rooms & Rates
Please see sections below for more information on specific rooms and rates.
Large event space
Michels Family Forum
First-floor, dividable ballroom-type space with flexible seating
- Rental Information:
- $1,000 a day for full room
- $500 for half of the room (A or B side)
- Capacity:
- Seats 300 Lecture
- Seats 200 Dinner
- Seats 150 seminar/workshop (75 per side)
- Full-room rental includes use of the Wintrust North Gallery and Gannon Atrium
- Features
- Movable, modular tables for smaller seating pods and easy layouts
- Glass walls with campus views provide natural light and spacious feel
- Expandable event footprint with the North Gallery or South Atrium for receptions, networking, small seating groups or breakout discussions
- Video conference capabilities via mounted cameras and PC
- Amenities
- Projector screens
- Podiums
- HDMI laptop hookup for audio and video
- Additional monitors for added presentation visibility or other content
- Chairs for panel speakers
- Microphones
- Glass front walls for whiteboard workspace
- High-speed guest WiFi access
Executive Board Room
Fourth-Floor modern boardroom
- Rental Information
- $200 a day
- Capacity: seats 20
- Features
- Microsoft Surface HUB integration for presentations, Microsoft Teams or digital whiteboard
- Executive seating
- Modern and spacious room
- Video conference capabilities via Microsoft teams
- Round table discussion space
- Amenities
- Glass panel wall for whiteboard discussion
- Two large credenzas for catering needs or presentation displays
- High-speed Guest Wi-Fi access
Pitch Pit
Deloitte Foundation innovation Lab and Pitch Pit
Second-floor space for presenting strategic plans or entrepreneurial ideas on a real-world stage.
- Rental Information
- $200 a day
- Capacity: seats 25
- Features
- U-Shaped room seating
- Movable furniture for small group discussions
- Video conference capabilities via mounted cameras and PC
- Amenities
- Glass wall for white board discussion
- High Top Tables create a stadium seating effect.
- High-speed Guest Wi-Fi access
- Rear “confidence” monitor for presenting speakers
Large classrooms
Fotsch Family Innovation Room
Fourth-floor, modular, multipurpose learning space that can be adapted to fit your needs.
- Rental Information
- $200 a day
- Capacity: seats 60
- Features
- Modular classroom with technology allows hybrid learning experiences
- Classroom can be used for small groups, lectures and conferences with multiple topics and sessions running simultaneously.
- Amenities
- Six viewing monitors around the room
- Video conference capabilities via mounted cameras and PC
- High-speed guest Wi-Fi access
Additional classroom spaces with various layouts may be available upon request for larger multi-room conferences and/or smaller break-out sessions. Classroom spaces have limited availability while classes are in session. Inquire for details.
- 226 A/B – Capacity 60
- 305 – Capacity 82
- 324 – Capacity 50
- 436 A/B – Capacity 60
Medium classrooms
Additional classroom spaces are available upon request for rental by themselves or in addition to another room rental. These medium-sized classrooms are good for workshops and lectures as well as for conference break-out sessions. Classroom spaces have limited availability while classes are in session. Inquire for details.
- Rental Information: $150 a day
- Adjustable rooms: capacity of 30 on each side with wall divider in place
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- 226A, 226B, 436A, & 436B
- For rental of both sides combined, see the large classroom information.
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- Other medium classrooms include:
- 203, 205, 224, 303, 324
- Seats 48
- Computer Lab
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- 403
- Seats 34
- Features
- Classrooms can be used for small groups, lectures and conferences with multiple topics and sessions running simultaneously.
- Some rooms feature movable desks and chairs for small group discussions.
- Some rooms feature stationery stadium-type seating.
- Amenities
- Additional viewing monitors around the room
- Video conference capabilities via PC & integrated cameras
- High-speed guest Wi-Fi access
Small meeting rooms
Each floor on the building features two small conference rooms that can be used for meetings and break-out sessions.
- Rental Information
- $100 a day
- Room Capacity for:
- 201, 220, 301, 320, 401, & 420
- Seats 8
- Features
- Microsoft Surface HUB integration allows presentations, Microsoft Teams and digital whiteboard
- Modern and spacious room
- Camera and microphone integrated for video conferencing via Microsoft Teams
- Round table discussion space
- Amenities
- Glass panel wall for whiteboard discussion
- High speed Guest Wi-Fi access
Outdoor patio space
Kemp Plaza
The O’Brien Hall Kemp Plaza Patio features two gas fire pits under pergolas, giving a nice ambiance to any meeting or reception.
- Rental Information
- $150 a day
- Ideal for receptions or seated groups of less than 20 people
- Only available evenings after 4:30 or daytime hours during most of June, July, August
Please complete the inquiry form below, or reach out to Kelly McDonald, the O’Brien Hall Events and Communication Specialist, for further information: k.mcdonald@marquette.edu
