{"id":33,"date":"2018-01-27T01:56:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-27T01:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-conferences\/eventrentals\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T12:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T17:43:13","slug":"event-facilities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/event-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Find your space"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our meeting facilities can host a group of any size from 10 to 500 in a variety of seating styles. Many of our newer venues include state-of-the-art audio visual equipment that is included in our facility rental costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/contactus\/\">Contact us<\/a> for more details and support finding the space that best suits your vision.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-featured-media block-container\"\n >\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--cyan\"><\/div>\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--red\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-row\">\n        <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-column\">\n                    <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-heading\">Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/h2>\n                                                    <p class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-copy\">Home to our conference rooms and John B. Davis Lecture Hall. Our Dinning Hall, Cafe Mac, is also located on the main level.<\/p>\n                                                    <ul class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-cta\">\n                                                    <li class=\"callout-featured-media__cta-item\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/ruth-stricker-dayton-campus-center\/\" target=\"_self\">Explore available spaces<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"base-background-media base-background-media--image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-960x0-c-default.jpeg\" srcset=\"        https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-720x0-c-default.jpeg     480w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-960x0-c-default.jpeg     720w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-1280x0-c-default.jpeg    960w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-1440x0-c-default.jpeg    1280w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/cc-1920x0-c-default.jpeg    1440w            \">\n    \n    \n        <span class=\"base-background-media__overlay\"><\/span>\n    \n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--yellow-long\"><\/div>\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--yellow-short\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"card-group block-container card-group--2\" >\n        <div class=\"card-group__cards-container\">\n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                        <a\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/1994819441870766566\"\n                        class=\"card-group__card-link\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/kagin-1.jpg\">\n                    <\/a>\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Alexander G. Hill Ballroom<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Will seat up to 350 guests at round tables for 8, 575 in lecture style seating or 648 for a stand up reception. A\/V resources available.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/1994819441870766566\" target=\"_blank\">360 View of Ballroom<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                        <a\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/1994896793153831398\"\n                        class=\"card-group__card-link\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/weyerhaeuser-br.jpg\">\n                    <\/a>\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Weyerhaeuser Boardroom and Lounge<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Can be set for 100 lecture style, 35 conference style or 60 banquet style. An adjacent lounge offers an attractive pre-event reception site. A\/V resources available.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/view\/scene\/1994896793153831398\" target=\"_blank\">360 View of Weyerhaeuser<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image card-group__card-image-nolink\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/chapel.jpg\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Weyerhaeuser Chapel<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">A unique hexagon-shaped sanctuary that can hold up to 350 people. Perfect for a wedding ceremony or for larger meetings or lecture events. Sound and microphones available.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\">360 View<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image card-group__card-image-nolink\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/weyerhaeuser-br.jpg\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Markim Davis Court<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">With space for up to 50 people, Markim Davis court is perfect for lectures and smaller receptions, etc. A\/V resources available.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image card-group__card-image-nolink\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/classroom-1.jpg\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Multi-purpose classrooms<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">Macalester also has over 50 general purpose classrooms with seating from 16 to 80 and versatile setups. All equipped with A\/V resources.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n                    <article class=\"card-group__card\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-group__card-image card-group__card-image-nolink\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/great-lawn.jpg\">\n                                                    <div class=\"card-group__card-inner\">\n                    <h3 class=\"card-group__card-headline\">Outdoor Spaces<\/h3>\n                    <p class=\"card-group__card-copy\">For sunny summer days and with our scenic campus as background, one of our outdoor spaces might be for you. Contact us for more details.<\/p>\n                    <div class=\"card-group__card-cta\">\n                        <a class=\"base-cta-secondary\" href=\"\" target=\"_self\"><\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/article>    \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-featured-media block-container\"\n >\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--cyan\"><\/div>\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--red\"><\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-row\">\n        <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-column\">\n                    <div class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup\">\n                                    <span class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-label\">Indoor Athletic facilities<\/span>\n                                                    <h2 class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-heading\">Leonard Center<\/h2>\n                                                    <p class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-copy\">Includes the field house, performance gymnasium, and Riley Pool. The center features fitness equipment and a beautiful atrium suitable for receptions.<\/p>\n                                                    <ul class=\"callout-featured-media__lockup-cta\">\n                                                    <li class=\"callout-featured-media__cta-item\">\n                                <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/leonard-center\/\" target=\"_self\">Explore Athletic Spaces<\/a>\n                            <\/li>\n                                                                    <\/ul>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"base-background-media base-background-media--image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-960x0-c-default.jpg\" srcset=\"        https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-720x0-c-default.jpg     480w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-960x0-c-default.jpg     720w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-1280x0-c-default.jpg    960w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-1440x0-c-default.jpg    1280w,         https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/conferences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/475\/lc-1920x0-c-default.jpg    1440w            \">\n    \n    \n        <span class=\"base-background-media__overlay\"><\/span>\n    \n        <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--yellow-long\"><\/div>\n    <div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"callout-featured-media__accent callout-featured-media__accent--yellow-short\"><\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Venue<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Capacity<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Floor<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">A\/V<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accessibility<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">John B. Davis Lecture Hall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">213<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Lower Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, Accessible seating and restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Conference Rooms<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8-24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, Accessible restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alexander G. Hill Ballroom<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">350-650<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, Accessible seating and restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Weyerhaeuser Boardroom &amp; Lounge<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35-100<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available for Boardroom<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, Accessible seating and restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Weyerhaeuser Chapel<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Audio available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Markim Davis Court<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">24-50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accessible seating and restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Multi-purpose Classrooms<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16-80<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Multiple Levels<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, Accessible Seating and restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Fieldhouse<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2nd Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elevator, accessible restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Alumni Gymnasium<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1st Level<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Audio available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Accessible restrooms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Outdoor Spaces<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&#8211;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"callout-feature-text block-container\" >\n    <div class=\"callout-feature-text__inner\">\n        <div class=\"callout-feature-text__container\">\n            <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-wrapper\">\n                <div class=\"callout-feature-text__feature-card\">\n                    <div class=\"base-lockup\">\n                                                                            <h2 class=\"base-lockup__heading\">Performance Spaces<\/h2>\n                                                                            <p class=\"base-lockup__copy\">For a performance location or special request, contact conferences@macalester.edu. Please note that external performances are less common during the academic year.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"callout-feature-text__ctas\">\n                                                            <a class=\"base-cta-primary\" href=\"mailto:conferences@macalester.edu\" target=\"_blank\">Email<\/a>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n                                     <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our meeting facilities can host a group of any size from 10 to 500 in a variety of seating styles. 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