Springfield College

Office of Conferences and Special Events
263 Alden St
Springfield, Massachusetts 01109-3797

300Largest Group

31Meeting Rooms

1200Overnight Guests

Springfield College Museum
Dining Room in Cheney Hall
Richard B Flynn Campus Union Plaza
Union West Breakfast Buffet
Townhouse Conference Room - Lecture Style
Reception
Plaza overlooking Lake Massasoit
Fuller Arts Center Foyer
Auditorium
Locklin Hall Classroom Building
Smart Classroom
Auditorium seats 80
Overlooking Stagg Field
Springfield College by Air
Townhouses - Suite Style Living
Cheney Hall Dining Facility
Buffet Style Breakfast Meeting
Cheney Hall Dining Rooms A&B
Union West Multipurpose Room
Union West Lobby
The newly renovated award winning 116-year-old Judd Gymnasia
Springfield College Conferences & Special Events at 500 Alden Street
500 Alden Street home of Springfield College Conferences & Special Events
Alumni Hall - Traditional Residence Hall
Newly renovated and Furnished Carlisle Foyer
Reception at the Plaza of the Flynn Campus Union
The Plaza of the Richard B Flynn Campus Union
View of campus from Alden Street
Carlisle Foyer Alumni Hall Springfield College

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Springfield College is the ideal location for events and meetings of all sizes. We are versatile in exceeding our clients' expectations and needs for their conference, retreat or other special event in the Springfield, Massachusetts area.

What we offer:

State of the art, award winning facilities
Affordable accommodations
Flexibility
First rate food service
Skilled and courteous staff to assist our guests with everything they need to achieve success

Our Springfield College campus is situated on 114 beautifully landscaped acres on Lake Massasoit. We are pedestrian friendly, with housing, dining and meeting rooms all in close proximity.

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Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Boston - 87
Hartford, CT - 26
Albany, NY - 83

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Bradley International-Windsor Locks CT / 30

Availability:

Springfield University is a year-round venue for meetings, conferences and special events. We offer on campus housing from late May to mid-August.

Room Type(s):

Residence Halls
Suite/Apt Style
Nearby Hotel(s)

Bath Type(s):

Communal

Largest Group:

300

Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:

Largest Classroom Style:

120

Largest Theatre Style:

120

Number of Overnight Guests:

1200

Largest Seated Reception:

200

Rooftop Space Available:

Technology:

Springfield University has an open wireless network; 1 multimedia lab, 2 computer training classrooms with presentation capability and our smart classrooms and multipurpose rooms are equipped with computer systems, internet access and video capabilities. Seating ranges from 30 to 100.

Onsite Wireless Internet:

Free

Onsite A/V Staff:

Yes

Food & Beverage:

Springfield College’s full service catering personnel will assist with a full range of dining experiences.

Must Use In-house Catering:

Yes

Cultural Catering Available:

Yes

Alcohol Permitted:

Yes

Ropes Course / Team Building:

Yes

Special Rates and Packages:

Phone:

413-748-5287

Ideally Suited For:

Corporate Social Events
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces

Meeting Room	Descriptions	Square Footage
Judd Gymnasia	The newly renovated Judd Gymnasia, including the Stitzer YMCA Center, recently received the 2011 Paul E. Tsongas Award from Preservation Massachusetts, which recognizes Massachusetts colleges, universities and preparatory schools for preservation of their historic resources for the benefit of future generations of students. It also received a Preservation Award from the Springfield Preservation Trust, which recognizes those who are maintaining and restoring buildings that reflect architectural and cultural heritage. Union West and the Harold C Smith Room are 2 multipurpose spaces that can meet a variety of needs
Hickory Hall	Centrally located, the newly renovated Hickory Hall is fully equipped with the latest in smart technology: video projector, computer system, document camera, white board and screen.
Appleton Auditorium	Located in the Fuller Arts Center, Appleton Auditorium is the centers performance space, features a new computerized stage lighting system, improved stage visibility, enhanced sound system, and acoustical wall panels.
Smart Classrooms	Our smart classrooms boast broadcast sound, video capabilities and internet access. They range in size and can accommodate from 20 to 80 people.
Babson Library	An accredited research library with 138-station computer access.
Computer Labs	State of the art computer labs are available.

Accommodations

Facility	# of Rooms	# of Beds	Room Type	Bath Type	A/C
Residence Halls		600	Residence Halls	Communal	yes

Catering

We call this a circle salad
Cucumber wrapped micro greens with tomato, organge and balsamic vinaigrette
Desserts
Chocolate Tart with Fresh Mint Icing and Decadent Raspberry Dessert Bar with Candied Topping
Sweets
Apple Cinnamon Stuffed Wontons – vegetarian
Salted maple pecan bars – vegetarian & gluten free
Creative Catering Set-Up
Fruit and Dessert Display
Continental Breakfast Display
Continental Breakfast Display

Dining

Cheney Hall
The 26,500-square-foot Cheney Dining Hall provides a state-of-the-art dining experience with sweeping views of Naismith Green. Summer camps and conferences dine buffet style at the Fresh Food Company in an all you can eat format. You may plan your catered event three ways: using our pre-set menus, giving us an amount you would like to spend and letting us design a menu, or giving us a menu to price.

Services

Service	Description
Services	Complete food service, with options from cafeteria dining to cookouts and formal banquets and receptions Housing support (reservations and room assignments) Conference registration and payment processing Ground transportation and tour arrangements Office support, including fax and copying Media support
Leisure Options	Challenge Course (team-building programs) Linkletter Natatorium - Olympic-size indoor pool Tennis, racquetball and basketball courts Multi-purpose sports field (grass and artificial turf) Gymnasia The Pueblo at East Campus on Lake Massasoit (canoes and rowboats available Blake Track - with 8 lanes and a Eurotan surface Indoor jogging track on the mezzanine level of Blake Arena

Technology

Type	Description
Wireless Internet Access	Wireless internet access is available at no cost to our clients, which includes both indoor and outdoor access points.
Information & Technology Services	(ITS) provides computing and communications services including campus-wide network service, Internet, e-mail, telephone systems, and cable TV service to the Springfield College community.
Help Desk	The HelpDesk provides computer support for our faculty and staff. ITS also maintains public access and instructional computer labs across the campus. SHS computer support is also provided through the main campus to all of our remote campuses. The Student Help Desk provides computer technology support for students that live on campus.
Classrooms	1 multimedia lab, 2 computer classrooms with presentation capability, 1 open lab; teleconferencing/ videoconferencing/ data lines in meeting rooms; sleeping rooms have connection to campus network.
Computer Labs	All campus computer labs are configured with student workstations. They are connected to the campus data network, and most provide printing services.
Technology-Equipped Classrooms	Campus classrooms equipped with educational technology including Instructor's Workstation with Data Projector, TV/DVD/VCR (Combo), and Wall-mounted TV/VCR (Combo).
Equipment	Available technology includes DVD Players, Laptop computers, Laser pointers, portable data projectors, video cameras, VCR ( VHS)

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
On-campus amenities	In addition to some of the best team-building facilities in the Northeast, Springfield features the Linkletter Natatorium Physical Education Complex, Olympic-size indoor pool, tennis, racquetball and basketball court as well as the Blake Track and Field facility, an eight-lane lighted facility with dual runways, 42-inch lanes, and new throwing circles and cages.
Basketball Hall of Fame	The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honors exceptional basketball players, all-time great coaches, referees, executives, and other major contributors to the game.
City Stage and Springfield Symphony Hall	CityStage is host to numerous community events, performances and meetings Symphony Hall is home to Broadway-style theatre, top-quality childrens programming, internationally-recognized speakers and numerous concerts and performances.
Springfield Museums	The Springfield Museums: comprised of four world-class museums including the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
Springfield Armory	Springfield Armory National Historic Site offers the story of our Nations first armory. Springfield Armorys innovative manufacturing had a lasting impact on American industry and exerted a profound influence over the city of Springfield and the nation.
Six Flags New England	From super heroes to water slides, you can play and splash all day at Six Flags New England and Hurricane Harbor Water Park.

Testimonials

I needed a private meeting space for an off-site retreat with my staff. Springfield College was a great location. It was easy to get to for people coming from all directions. Free parking was a plus. Our meeting room was quiet and comfortable. Catering delivered plenty coffee, juice, fruit and pastries. At lunch we had the opportunity to walk around the beautiful campus and we enjoyed eating in the Cheney Hall because everyone could choose what they liked and we had fun comparing it to our college days. I will definitely contact Springfield College the next time I am planning a staff meeting.

Mary P. Dunn, Director, Benefits

Baystate Health Systems
Not sure who to send this to as I am sure you already know but you and your staff are awesome. This trip was so well planned from the beginning thank you for all of your help to make this possible. The food staff was helpful, flexible and friendly! The event staff was great and helped us in every way, we didnt have a need that wasn't accommodated, so thank you! We are hoping to do this again next year and as long as we do, we will be coming back to Springfield.
Joshua Wolin, Albany YMCA Starfish
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for all of your assistance leading up to our training this past week, as well as everything you did for us those two days we were there, including making last minute copies for us. Your facility was perfect for the training and everyone was very pleased with the set up, space, and technical assistance. Thank you for considering our healthy message in helping us with the catering options-you really understood what we were looking for! Thanks again for your willingness and ability to meet us early that first day, it is very helpful to have that extra time to set up and make sure everything is working smoothly.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health

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