About
About Illinois State University
The Alumni Center at Illinois State University is located in the heart of Illinois, halfway between Chicago and St. Louis and is accessible by 3 major interstates. This central location makes the Alumni Center a desirable event space for conferences or meetings in the area. It has five meeting rooms of varying sizes and a Great Hall that can be booked for receptions by alumni, university, and the public. The Alumni Center also has several amenities for guests, and contains on-site catering, and state-of-the-art technology that includes video, projection, virtual conferencing, and amplified hearing for your conference or social event.
Another large venue at Illinois State Univeristy is the newly renovated Bone Student Center. It has 15 meeting rooms for groups ranging in size from 10-3,400 people and has access to restaurants, a bowling and billiards center, and on-site catering. The Brown Ballroom inside Bone Student Center contains 13,590 square feet of meeting space, a large stage and screen, and theatrical lighting for ambience, making it the ideal event space for your banquet, reception, or other large event. Book your next conference or event at Illinois State University, featuring several meeting and conference rooms for any event. View the list of the amenities below for more of the reasons Illinois State University is the premier event venue outside of Chicago and St. Louis.
Another large venue at Illinois State Univeristy is the newly renovated Bone Student Center. It has 15 meeting rooms for groups ranging in size from 10-3,400 people and has access to restaurants, a bowling and billiards center, and on-site catering. The Brown Ballroom inside Bone Student Center contains 13,590 square feet of meeting space, a large stage and screen, and theatrical lighting for ambience, making it the ideal event space for your banquet, reception, or other large event. Book your next conference or event at Illinois State University, featuring several meeting and conference rooms for any event. View the list of the amenities below for more of the reasons Illinois State University is the premier event venue outside of Chicago and St. Louis.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Chicago - 140
St Louis - 165
Indianapolis - 170
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Central Illinois Regional - 10 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Train | Lyft | Uber
CATERING
Full service catering as well as dining hall options available year-round through Illinois State University Campus Dining Services.Must Use In-House Catering

AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
7500 Attendees
30+ Spaces
:
Theatre Style 3,400 | Classroom Style 700
TECHNOLOGY
State of the art computers and technology - internet access, distance learning labs, satellite uplink and downlink & complete A/V service.Yes
Free

Yes
Yes





OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
5,000 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Nearby Hotel(s)
Yes
Free

Cost:
Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
5,000
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | 8,000 beds | image
Illinois State University residence halls provide comfortable, convenient, air-conditioned housing during the summer months.
This accommodation has A/C
Illinois State University residence halls provide comfortable, convenient, air-conditioned housing during the summer months.

Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
A/V Tech Staff
Custom Lighting
LCD Projectors
Laptops
Microphones
Outdoor Event/Meeting Space
Projector Screen
Sound System
Team Building
Wi-Fi
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
7500
Overall
700
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
| 160 Banquet Style | image
The Alumni Center provides an official gateway to campus with four state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
The Alumni Center provides an official gateway to campus with four state-of-the-art meeting rooms.
| 128 Banquet Style | 108 Classroom Style | 48 Hollow Square Space Style | 33 Open-U Style | image
| 20 Classroom Style | image
| 184 Banquet Style | 144 Classroom Style | 54 Hollow Square Space Style | 36 Open-U Style | image
| 36 Classroom Style | 18 Hollow Square Space Style | 15 Open-U Style | image
| 14,000 SQ FT | 600 Banquet Style | 468 Classroom Style | 112 Open-U Style | image
The Ballroom is a versatile 14,000 square foot meeting space.
The Ballroom is a versatile 14,000 square foot meeting space.
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Braden Auditorium is a premier performance venue seating 3,483.
Braden Auditorium is a premier performance venue seating 3,483.
| 6,766 SQ FT | 200 Banquet Style | 132 Classroom Style | 64 Open-U Style | image
| 3,660 SQ FT | 200 Banquet Style | 200 Classroom Style | 64 Open-U Style
| 3,660 SQ FT | 175 Banquet Style | 164 Classroom Style | 60 Open-U Style | image
| 3,690 SQ FT | 165 Banquet Style | 94 Classroom Style | 46 Open-U Style | image
| 1,000 SQ FT | 60 Banquet Style | 40 Classroom Style | 26 Open-U Style | image
| 994 SQ FT | 32 Banquet Style | 21 Classroom Style | 26 Open-U Style | image
| 682 SQ FT | 30 Banquet Style | 30 Open-U Style | image
| 294 SQ FT | 14 Banquet Style | image
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability

Catering
Full service catering as well as dining hall options available year-round through Illinois State University Campus Dining Services.Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Central Illinois Regional - 10 minutesNearby Cities
Chicago - 140 miles | St Louis - 165 miles | Indianapolis - 170Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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The Constitution Trail is over 13 miles long and ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing.
The Constitution Trail is over 13 miles long and ideal for walking, hiking, jogging, biking and cross country skiing.
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This is a schoolhouse from the 1900s with wooden desks, McGuffeys Readers, slates, and a coal stove, as well as other items common to the time period.
This is a schoolhouse from the 1900s with wooden desks, McGuffeys Readers, slates, and a coal stove, as well as other items common to the time period.
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The ISU Planetarium offers a variety of programs for preschool through high school students as well as clubs and social groups.
The ISU Planetarium offers a variety of programs for preschool through high school students as well as clubs and social groups.
This 6,500 yard, par 71 golf course accommodates approximately 36,000 rounds per year and hosts more than 100 tournaments and outings each year.
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Free tours of the Illinois State University farm are available. Visitors are advised that this is a working far where they can observe cattle, hogs, sheep, machinery, compost operation and season crops.
Free tours of the Illinois State University farm are available. Visitors are advised that this is a working far where they can observe cattle, hogs, sheep, machinery, compost operation and season crops.
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There are nearly 100 species of trees on our campus, with the scenic quadrangle including approximately 73 species of trees.
There are nearly 100 species of trees on our campus, with the scenic quadrangle including approximately 73 species of trees.
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This 80 person organization performs everything from fire eating and adagio, to juggling and trapeze.
This 80 person organization performs everything from fire eating and adagio, to juggling and trapeze.
Services
Services
Services
We take pride in our extensive knowledge of conference planning and providing exceptional customer service, using our one-stop-shop services.
Whether your group has 30 or 2,000 participants, we can assist you! Providing professional and cost effective registration is our specialty.
Conference Services offers customized event marketing and communication expertise. We can design, produce, and distribute informational materials to maximize attendance.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Laptops
Microphones
Projector Screen
LCD Projectors
Custom Lighting
Description
State of the art computers and technology - internet access, distance learning labs, satellite uplink and downlink & complete A/V service.Technology
State of the art technology and presentation equipment available in all meeting rooms. Video conferencing available.
Classrooms have small touch panels allowing for simple operation of presentation equipment. Instructor podium includes sound system, projector, DVD, VCR, overhead, and computer.
Labs are located throughout campus. All include an instructor technology lectern with computer. The Alumni Center is equipped to host a 20-station laptop configuration for training.
