Purdue University
Stewart Center Room 116
128 Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2034
128 Memorial Mall
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2034
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Event | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunion | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat | Wedding Ceremony/Reception | Youth Retreat/CampMaximum
Meeting:6500
Meeting:6500
Meeting
Rooms:40
Rooms:40
Maximum
Overnight:7500
Overnight:7500
Elliott Hall of Music - seats 6,000
France A. Córdova Recreational Sports Center
Stewart Center - Year-round Conference Center
Gourmet Catering Services
Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex
Modern Classrooms serving 39,000 students
Union Club Hotel
Ross Ade Stadium
Award-winning Dining Options
Purdue Memorial Union
Campus Recreation & Entertainment
Boiler Challenge Ropes Course
About
About Purdue University
As an event venue, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana offers a world-class university-level conference center and coordination services with first-rate lodging, meeting, and dining space available throughout the year. All of the event venues at Purdue University are situated in the comfortable, convenient and diverse community of West Lafayette. Purdue University is centrally located in the middle of both the state and the Midwest region, making it an ideal spot for any business or social event in the region.
Purdue University has several options available for banquets, meetings, and social events with Purdue Memorial Union containing meeting spaces and banquet facilities ranging in sizes between 200 and 7,200 square feet. This grants those planning an event the flexibility to choose a space that best fits their needs in terms of ambience and capacity. If you are looking for a venue to host a religious, association or fraternal gathering, consider Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana!
Purdue University has several options available for banquets, meetings, and social events with Purdue Memorial Union containing meeting spaces and banquet facilities ranging in sizes between 200 and 7,200 square feet. This grants those planning an event the flexibility to choose a space that best fits their needs in terms of ambience and capacity. If you are looking for a venue to host a religious, association or fraternal gathering, consider Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana!
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Indianapolis - 65
Chicago - 125
Cincinnati - 170
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Purdue University Airport - 15 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes
CATERING
Impress event guests with food options ranging from a casual picnic to a formal dining experience. Dine under the stars or in elegant dining rooms. Full bar service available.Venue Hosted Alcohol Permitted
Self-Service Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
6500 Attendees
40 Spaces
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Theatre Style 6000 | Classroom Style 1000
TECHNOLOGY
Purdue University in West Lafayette offers state-of-the-art technology including wireless and high speed internet, on-site audio/visual services, videoconferencing, satellite uplink/downlink.Yes
Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Alcohol ConsumptionCannabis Industry-Friendly
Cannabis Consumption
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
7500 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Apartment/Suite Style|On-Site/Area Hotel(s)
Private / Semi-Private / Communal
Accommodations
Accommodations
7500
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
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A unique blend of classic and modern elegance, the Union Club Hotel offers the service and accommodations you would expect of a world-class university such as Purdue.
This accommodation has A/C
A unique blend of classic and modern elegance, the Union Club Hotel offers the service and accommodations you would expect of a world-class university such as Purdue.
This accommodation has A/C | Residence Halls | 8,000 beds | image
A great option for conferences of all ages and sizes, University Residences can house up to 8,000 people
This accommodation has A/C
A great option for conferences of all ages and sizes, University Residences can house up to 8,000 people
This accommodation has A/CAmenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
6500
Overall
1000
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
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Stewart Center is a dedicated meeting center for groups of 10 to 500 in its 23 versatile meeting rooms. To view the meeting rooms and configurations at Stewart Center, visit: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/stewart-center.php
Stewart Center is a dedicated meeting center for groups of 10 to 500 in its 23 versatile meeting rooms. To view the meeting rooms and configurations at Stewart Center, visit: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/stewart-center.php
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Contains 17 different meeting spaces, elegant banquet facilities, exhibition hall, and a variety of restaurants and recreational activities. Go to: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/purdue-memorial-union.php
Contains 17 different meeting spaces, elegant banquet facilities, exhibition hall, and a variety of restaurants and recreational activities. Go to: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/purdue-memorial-union.php
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* One of the largest proscenium theatres in the United States * Seats 6,005 on three levels * Two dressing rooms with private baths, plus multiple additional dressing rooms * Perfect for grand musical events, international speaking guests, and large theatrical productions
* One of the largest proscenium theatres in the United States * Seats 6,005 on three levels * Two dressing rooms with private baths, plus multiple additional dressing rooms * Perfect for grand musical events, international speaking guests, and large theatrical productions
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* Located in Stewart Center * Seats 1,011 spanning two levels * Well suited for chamber orchestras, jazz ensembles, string quartets, choral groups, and theatrical performances * Two dressing rooms with private baths and two large chorus dressing rooms
* Located in Stewart Center * Seats 1,011 spanning two levels * Well suited for chamber orchestras, jazz ensembles, string quartets, choral groups, and theatrical performances * Two dressing rooms with private baths and two large chorus dressing rooms
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* Seats 388 auditorium-style, on one level * Located in Stewart Center * Ideal for lectures, convention presentations, dance recitals, and film showings * Features surround sound * Equipped with two dressing rooms with private baths.
* Seats 388 auditorium-style, on one level * Located in Stewart Center * Ideal for lectures, convention presentations, dance recitals, and film showings * Features surround sound * Equipped with two dressing rooms with private baths.
* An outdoor amphitheatre and Purdue landmark * Seats 20,000 on a gently sloping hillside * Fun for twilight concerts, lawn movies, and outdoor dances
Serving more than 41,000 students annually, Purdue's classrooms offer a wide variety of seating configurations for groups of 10 to 475 people. Most classrooms are equipped with modern technology, including LCD projectors, and public address systems.
* Buchanan Club * Buchanan Mingling * Shively Club * Shively Media
* Prusiecki Banquet Room * Spurgeon Hall of Spirit * Dauch Conference Room
World-class production services make the Elliott Hall of Music a great place to host banquets. Nothing is more unique than enjoying a gourmet meal while bathed in stage lighting, surrounded by custom sets, or simply enjoying live music.
* Formal lounge * Art gallery * Multipurpose room * Library Visit: http://www.purdue.edu/bcc/
A cozy setting behind the Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center, Academy Park is fun for outdoor music, games, and picnics.
Wide-open spaces abound in this functional airport hangar on the edge of campus.
Centrally located on campus, with over 40,000 square feet of space, the armory is a great location for displays, tournaments, and dances.
In the Birck Boilermaker Complex, the golf pavilion is a great getaway for your event.
Easily accessible, with its own parking lot, the Turfgrass Research Center can accommodate groups up to 60 people.
Nestled in a wooded setting, this venue is perfect for retreats.
Food + Beverage
Food + Beverage
Availability
Catering
Impress event guests with food options ranging from a casual picnic to a formal dining experience. Dine under the stars or in elegant dining rooms. Full bar service available.Dining Options
| Seating Capacity: 400 | menu | image
Gothic wood paneling and stained glass windows, stage, sound and lighting system, and grand piano.
Gothic wood paneling and stained glass windows, stage, sound and lighting system, and grand piano.
| Seating Capacity: 440 | menu | image
Prestigious wood and stained glass windows accent this beautiful catering venue.
Prestigious wood and stained glass windows accent this beautiful catering venue.
| Seating Capacity: 72 | menu | image
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the West Faculty Lounge.
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the West Faculty Lounge.
| Seating Capacity: 120 | menu | image
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the East Faculty Lounge.
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the East Faculty Lounge.
| Seating Capacity: 48 | menu | image
Renovation completed in 2007, a cozy spot for receptions and dinners close to the Union Club Hotel.
Renovation completed in 2007, a cozy spot for receptions and dinners close to the Union Club Hotel.
| Seating Capacity: 800 | image
The largest dining court on campus, featuring a brick pizza oven and Asian wok station.
The largest dining court on campus, featuring a brick pizza oven and Asian wok station.
| Seating Capacity: 400 | image
Featuring a variety of food stations with Mongolian barbeque and pasta bar specialties.
Featuring a variety of food stations with Mongolian barbeque and pasta bar specialties.
| Seating Capacity: 300 | image
Featuring a variety of food stations speacializing in sizzling salads, vegetarian, and international specialties.
Featuring a variety of food stations speacializing in sizzling salads, vegetarian, and international specialties.
| Seating Capacity: 400 | image
A more modern setting with a specialty for Brazilian barbeque!
A more modern setting with a specialty for Brazilian barbeque!
| Seating Capacity: 400 | image
Overlooking the Boilermaker football stadium, the pavilion features several levels available for meals and special events.
Overlooking the Boilermaker football stadium, the pavilion features several levels available for meals and special events.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Purdue University Airport - 15 minutesNearby Cities
Indianapolis - 65 miles | Chicago - 125 miles | Cincinnati - 170Transportation + Parking
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Attractions
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Fitness center, basketball courts, and indoor soccer, as well as Olympic pool and diving well.
Fitness center, basketball courts, and indoor soccer, as well as Olympic pool and diving well.
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State-of-the-art bowling with rockin' music, laser lights and of course, glow-in-the dark bowling and billiards.
State-of-the-art bowling with rockin' music, laser lights and of course, glow-in-the dark bowling and billiards.
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High and low ropes courses complete with certified teambuilding instructors.
High and low ropes courses complete with certified teambuilding instructors.
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Columbian Park Zoo is home to over 190 animals representing nearly 90 different species. The zoo offers a variety of education programs throughout the year, inspiring an appreciation for the world's wildlife.
Columbian Park Zoo is home to over 190 animals representing nearly 90 different species. The zoo offers a variety of education programs throughout the year, inspiring an appreciation for the world's wildlife.
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Kick off your shoes, grab your swimming suit and come experience a taste of the tropics in the heart of Indiana. Only Tropicanoe Cove offers the perfect blend of Hoosier hospitality with the pleasure of a watery paradise. From the spiraling Banana Peel tube slide to the leisurely Cattail Crik, you're sure to find plenty of cool summertime fun for the entire family! Use the related page links at the bottom of the page to explore all the Tropicanoe Cove has to offer!
Kick off your shoes, grab your swimming suit and come experience a taste of the tropics in the heart of Indiana. Only Tropicanoe Cove offers the perfect blend of Hoosier hospitality with the pleasure of a watery paradise. From the spiraling Banana Peel tube slide to the leisurely Cattail Crik, you're sure to find plenty of cool summertime fun for the entire family! Use the related page links at the bottom of the page to explore all the Tropicanoe Cove has to offer!
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Art galleries, antique shops, a local farmers market, historic neighborhoods, walking tours, and plenty of restaurants and night life!
Art galleries, antique shops, a local farmers market, historic neighborhoods, walking tours, and plenty of restaurants and night life!
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Home to several packs of gray wolves, plus foxes and bison, featuring nighly howl nights.
Home to several packs of gray wolves, plus foxes and bison, featuring nighly howl nights.
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Historic Prophetstown interprets a unique Indiana story that reflects the prairie, Native American Settlement, and 1920s Farmstead.
Historic Prophetstown interprets a unique Indiana story that reflects the prairie, Native American Settlement, and 1920s Farmstead.
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Amusement and water park and resort only 30 minutes northwest of Lafayette!
Amusement and water park and resort only 30 minutes northwest of Lafayette!
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Symphony, comedy and theatre troupes, ballet company, art museum, and historic theatres.
Symphony, comedy and theatre troupes, ballet company, art museum, and historic theatres.
Services
Services
Services
Purdue University provides the service you need to help you make your meeting a success! With a staff of ten professional event planners, including Certified Meeting Professionals, Purdue Conferences is a one-stop shop for all of your event needs.
Services provided include:
- Online pre-event registration for participants
- Conference registration management and name badges
- On-site check-in and registration
- Step-by-step planning sessions
- Marketing and media solutions
- On-site event coordination
- Budget development and bill-paying
- Storage and distribution of exhibits and documents
- Community resources and recreational activities
Hall of Music Productions offers a full range of video, multimedia, audio, lighting, staging, and effects services to meet your event needs. Professional theatrical carpenters and lighting, audio, and video technicians State-of-the-art equipment Design services to bring all of these elements together into one successful event.
Technology
Technology
Equipment Available On-Site
Description
Purdue University in West Lafayette offers state-of-the-art technology including wireless and high speed internet, on-site audio/visual services, videoconferencing, satellite uplink/downlink.Technology
As a top-ranking university technology program, Purdue has plenty of in-house options for your event! Most meeting spaces are equipped with LCD projectors, instructor computer terminals, microphones, as well as other common meeting equipment.
Offering video, multimedia, audio, lighting, staging, and effects services to meet your event needs. * Professional theatrical carpenters and lighting, audio, and video technicians * State-of-the-art equipment * Design services to bring all of these elements together into one successful event
Over 2300 computers are available at over 60 labs.
Testimonials
Testimonials
“Congratulations on an exceptional NACTA Conference! You put our very best foot forward, and I am very confident the attendees left campus impressed with what we are trying to do here and the hospitality you extended.”
“The behind-the-scenes coordination and support are invaluable in making everything run so smoothly during the sessions. I appreciate working with you each year because you pay close attention to the details and can rely on the past experiences with this group to have a great feel for what they want. I appreciate your contribution to the success of the program.”
