University of Denver

Conference and Event Services
1745 S High St
Denver, Colorado 80210

7000Largest Group

80Meeting Rooms

1,600Overnight Guests

DU Campus Aerial View
Davis Auditorium
Davis Auditorium
Community Room
Community Room
Nelson Hall
Residence Hall
Nagel Hall
Nagel Hall
Coors Fitness Center
Carnegie Green
Campus Green
Outdoor Function Space
Olin Hall Lecture Room
Cherrington Hall classrooms
Gates Concert Hall
Evans Memorial Chapel
Evans Memorial Chapel
Harper Humanities Garden
Marion Gottesfeld Room
Ruffatto Hall
Buchtel Tower with Denver Skyline
Mountain View of Campus

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The University of Denver's (DU) 125-acre campus offers a variety of distinct venues for meetings, conferences, and special events with modern housing and dining options, a sports facility and a state-of-the-art performing arts center. Lodging amenities include air-conditioning, linens, 24-hr front desk, laundry room, and high speed internet. Located eight miles southeast of downtown with convenient light rail access, ample parking, on-site catering, technology support, and wireless internet access. No matter the occasion, DU’s Conference and Event Services is committed to creating an exceptional experience for your guests—contact us today!

Nearby Cities & Number of Miles:

Colorado Springs - 60
Boulder - 28
Mountains - 80

Nearest Airport/ Number of Minutes:

Denver International Airport (DIA) / 40

Public Transportation Options:

Taxi
Bus
Train
Lyft
Uber

Metro/Public Transportation Proximity:

Within walking distance

Availability:

Venues for Denver, Colorado meetings, special events, tradeshows, and weddings are available year-round. Overnight accommodations available during the summer months.

Room Type(s):

Residence Halls
Suite/Apt Style

Bath Type(s):

Private, Semi-Private, Communal

Largest Group:

7000

Number of Meeting & Event Rooms:

Largest Classroom Style:

487

Largest Theatre Style:

6,000

Number of Overnight Guests:

1,600

Technology:

Wireless internet access available throughout most of campus. Most classrooms are equipped with white board and basic tech: screen, LCD projector, DVD player. Smart classrooms available as well. Additional equipment available through DU's on-site Event Media Support and Technology team.

Onsite Wireless Internet:

Free

Onsite A/V Staff:

Yes

Food & Beverage:

On-site catering from simple menus to upscale dining.

Must Use In-house Catering:

Yes

Offers Non-profit Rates:

Yes

Special Rates and Packages:

Discounted rates for non-profit organizations and university-affiliated clients (e.g. alumni).

Phone:

303-871-4333

Ideally Suited For:

Adult Social Event
Corporate Social Events
Expo/Competitions
Family Reunion
Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreat
Wedding Ceremony/Reception
Youth Retreat/Camp

Event Spaces

Meeting Room	Descriptions	Square Footage
ECS 510	Beautiful room on the fifth floor of the new Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science building. Seats 60 at tables of 6 and up to 125 theater style.
Harper Humanities Garden	DU's Harper Humanities Garden provides a peaceful background for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as well as picnics, barbecues, and other activities.
Davis Auditorium	Offering stadium-style seating, this venue is great for workshops and presentations. Located in Sturm Hall, numerous classrooms are available nearby for breakout purposes.
Marion Gottesfeld Room	Adorned with Italian marble columns, this elegant space is ideal for intimate gatherings and small wedding receptions.
Community Room	This multipurpose room features two built-in screens, two LCD projectors, a small stage, and numerous lighting options; ideal for luncheons, corporate meetings, and workshops.
Evans Memorial Chapel	Built in 1878 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Evans Memorial Chapel is a beautiful sandstone structure surrounded by picturesque flower gardens and graceful ponds. Available for weddings and intimate gatherings.

Accommodations

Facility	# of Rooms	# of Beds	Room Type	Bath Type	A/C
Nelson Hall	260	400	Suite/Apartment Style	Private	yes
Nagel Hall	250	350	Suite/Apartment Style	Private	yes
Centennial Towers	200	300	Suite/Apartment Style	Private	yes
Centennial Halls			Residence Halls	Communal	no
Johnson McFarlane Hall	200	400	Residence Halls	Communal	no

Catering

Sodexo Catering
Sodexo, DU’s food service provider, offers catering services for every occasion. From luncheons and barbeques, to weddings and cocktail receptions, Sodexo Catering is pleased to cater events throughout campus year-round.

Dining

Nelson Dining Hall
Located within Nelson Hall, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.
Centennial Halls Cafeteria
Located within Centennial Halls, this dining facility offers an "all-you-can-eat" buffet service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sodexo, DU's food service provider, is also pleased to accommodate special dietary needs.

Services

Service	Description
Event Media Support	A qualified team providing equipment and media assistance.
Guest Network Access	For wired and wireless internet connections.
Parking Services	With over 5,000 parking spaces campus-wide.
DU Zone Program	DU has strong relationships with many local restaurants and businesses that offer discounts to summer conference guests via the DU Zone program. All guests staying in the residence halls receive a DU Zone card, which allows individuals to participate in a variety of local promotions.
On-site Catering	Sodexo, DU’s food service provider, offers catering services for every occasion. From luncheons and barbeques, to weddings and cocktail receptions, Sodexo Catering is pleased to cater events throughout campus year-round.

Area Attractions

Attraction	Description
Restaurants - Walking Distance from Campus	Anthony’s Pizza, Bruegger's Bagels, Chipotle, Einstein's Bagels, Fuhgidabowdit Pizza, Illegal Pete's, Jason’s Thai Bistro, Jerusalem Restaurant, Mustard’s Last Stand II, Pete’s University Park Café, The Pioneer, Spanky’s, Quiznos, Subway, Jordan’s Bistro and Pub, Tokyo Joe's.
Coffee Shops - Walking Distance from Campus	Kaladi Brothers Coffee, Starbuck's Coffee (2 locations), Stella's Coffee House
Shopping Malls - Close to Campus	Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Southwest Plaza, 16th Street Mall (Downtown)
Movie Theaters - Close to Campus	Mann 8 Theater Cherry Creek Mall, Mann Tamarac 6, United Artists Colorado Center, United Artists Continental Theater, IMAX Theater
Parks & Gardens	Butterfly Pavilion, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Zoo, Ocean Journey
Amusement Parks & Entertainment	Six Flags—Elitch Gardens, Water World, Dave & Busters, Red & Jerry's Entertainment Center, Gates Planetarium
Museums	Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Children's Museum of Denver, Colorado History Museum, U.S. Mint.

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