University of Maine
Conferences and Institutes
1st Floor, 5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, Maine 04469
1st Floor, 5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, Maine 04469
Event Types Welcomed
Adult Social Events | Corporate Social Events | Expo/Competitions | Family Reunions | Professional Meeting/Training/Conference/Retreats | Youth Parties | Youth Retreat/CampsMaximum
Capacity:1500
Capacity:1500
On-Site
Spaces:100
Spaces:100
Maximum
Overnight:1500
Overnight:1500
University of Maine
University of Maine
University of Maine
About
About University of Maine
The University of Maine, located in beautiful Orono, Maine, is the perfect setting for your next conference event. The special event venue offers attractive conference and meeting spaces and a variety of classrooms across campus.
For more than 30 years the different venues at The University of Maine has played host to all types of events which include:- continuing education programs
- business conferences
- team-building workshops
- symposia
- corporate training
- holiday parties
- staff retreats
- summer camps
- adult and youth retreats
Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you to our spectacular Orono, Maine campus.
LOCATION + TRANSPORTATION
Bangor - 10
Augusta - 60
Portland - 100
:
Bangor International - 20 minutes
Taxi | Bus | Lyft | Uber
Onsite: Yes Free
CATERING
Dining style options for your next event include Black Bear full catering services, The Marketplace Retail Food Court, or thru-the-line cafeteria-style dining.Must Use In-House Catering
Cultural Catering
Self-Service Alcohol Permitted
AMENITIES + UNIQUE EXPERIENCES
MEETING + EVENT SPACE CAPACITIES
1500 Attendees
100 Spaces
:
Theatre Style 1600 | Classroom Style 300
TECHNOLOGY
The University of Maine offers internet connectivity available in all rooms, interactive teleconferencing and videoconferencing available in selected rooms, numerous computer labs.Yes
RENTAL POLICIES
Cannabis Industry-FriendlyCannabis Consumption
Family-Friendly
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
1500 Overnight Guests
Residence Halls|Suite/Apt Style|Nearby Hotel(s)
Communal Semi-Private
Accommodations
Accommodations
1500
Total Number of
Overnight Guests
Overnight Guests
Accommodation Types
| Residence Halls | Suite/Apartment Style | 3800 beds | image
During the summer months, Conferences and Institutes coordinates housing in resident halls for conference attendees, summer camps and campus guests. On-campus housing provides a cost-effective alternative for groups who are looking for affordable accommodations. Housing options include more than 3,400 beds in traditional undergraduate residence halls, and/or 400 beds in suite-style halls with full kitchens, living rooms and private bathrooms. Single occupancy or double occupancy rooms are available. There are laundry facilities and vending machines in each residence hall, with lounges and television rooms for informal networking. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet and parking. Our resident halls are clean, accessible and affordable.
During the summer months, Conferences and Institutes coordinates housing in resident halls for conference attendees, summer camps and campus guests. On-campus housing provides a cost-effective alternative for groups who are looking for affordable accommodations. Housing options include more than 3,400 beds in traditional undergraduate residence halls, and/or 400 beds in suite-style halls with full kitchens, living rooms and private bathrooms. Single occupancy or double occupancy rooms are available. There are laundry facilities and vending machines in each residence hall, with lounges and television rooms for informal networking. All rooms include complimentary wireless internet and parking. Our resident halls are clean, accessible and affordable.
| Nearby Hotels
For groups who prefer off-campus lodging, Conferences and Institutes can help you find housing at local hotels at the most competitive rates.
For groups who prefer off-campus lodging, Conferences and Institutes can help you find housing at local hotels at the most competitive rates.
Amenities + Unique Experiences
AMENITIES
Amenities
Event Spaces
Meeting and Event Spaces
Max Capacities
1500
Overall
300
Classroom
Style
Style
Meeting + Event Spaces
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A private board room for 8 people.
A private board room for 8 people.
A board room for 8-10 people, or for a theatre-style presentation for up to 25.
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A beautiful space with 1,435 seats and is used for performances, conferences and graduations.
A beautiful space with 1,435 seats and is used for performances, conferences and graduations.
A private boardroom that seats 16.
Located on the third floor and is used for small, private receptions.
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One of the finest all-purpose facilities in the Northeast, the Harold Alfond Sports Arena has served the University community since 1977. The complex is a modern facility with virtually no obstructed-view seats. Alfond Arena’s seating capacity includes 4,925 fixed seats and space for 1,800 seats on the arena floor. In addition to being the home of the Black Bears ice hockey teams, the venue is also ideal for: Expo Shows, Banquets, Graduation Ceremonies.
One of the finest all-purpose facilities in the Northeast, the Harold Alfond Sports Arena has served the University community since 1977. The complex is a modern facility with virtually no obstructed-view seats. Alfond Arena’s seating capacity includes 4,925 fixed seats and space for 1,800 seats on the arena floor. In addition to being the home of the Black Bears ice hockey teams, the venue is also ideal for: Expo Shows, Banquets, Graduation Ceremonies.
The University of Maine offers various tiered-seating auditoriums and smaller-scale performance spaces with or without technical features. UMaine also has many classroom, meeting and workshop spaces for small to large groups.
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Wells Conference Center is a versatile conference facility with on-site catering and three separate event rooms (the two largest can be combined into one) as well as a bright atrium. With nearly 10,000 square feet of conference space.
Wells Conference Center is a versatile conference facility with on-site catering and three separate event rooms (the two largest can be combined into one) as well as a bright atrium. With nearly 10,000 square feet of conference space.
| 200 Banquet Style
The Center offers complimentary wireless internet and standard audio-visual equipment.
The Center offers complimentary wireless internet and standard audio-visual equipment.
| 100 Banquet Style
Wells is ideal for medium-scale meetings, banquets, exhibits, and presentations.
Wells is ideal for medium-scale meetings, banquets, exhibits, and presentations.
| 70 Banquet Style
Wells Conference Center is a spacious, all-in-one conference facility.
Wells Conference Center is a spacious, all-in-one conference facility.
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McIntire Room is a large private space that can accommodate up to 200 in a reception, 150 theatre-style and 120 in a banquet. The McIntire Room has a ceiling-mounted LCD projector, screen and audio. It has an attached kitchen with an adjoining serving counter.
McIntire Room is a large private space that can accommodate up to 200 in a reception, 150 theatre-style and 120 in a banquet. The McIntire Room has a ceiling-mounted LCD projector, screen and audio. It has an attached kitchen with an adjoining serving counter.
Leadership Hall is an open area ideal for either a reception or small banquet.
Location
Location + Transportation
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Nearby Airport
Bangor International - 20 minutesNearby Cities
Bangor - 10 miles | Augusta - 60 miles | Portland - 100Transportation + Parking
Services
Services
Services
Our experienced and friendly staff are available to help you plan your event from beginning to end. We focus on the details that create a seamless and successful conference experience for your group. Conferences and Institutes is a one-stop shop, which means that we will facilitate communications with campus units and external vendors and we will coordinate the logistics for your event. Upon the conclusion of your event, we will provide you with one convenient invoice*.
Testimonials
Testimonials
This conference was recruitment gold!
Daniel Bilodeau
Conferences & Institutes level of care with detail ensured our event was a success. Knowing that they had my back made event planning and exeuction a walk in the park, and I look forward to working with them again.
Josh Plourde
Everything was amazing. The girls got so much out of the entire experience. Many thanks for all of your hard work to make this happen!!
Mary Gamble
Everything went off without a hitch! The day was a success, due in no small part to your help and persistence. Thank you so much!
Michael Kennedy
Thank you for all of your help. You did an outstanding job. Looking forward to working with you next year.
Chad Reynolds
The day went well - box lunches were quite good, and all arrived on time. We were in the room before 7:00am and it was set just as we would have done ourselves! Thanks so much for your help in making it happen.
Jim Moulton
I really appreciate all the work you put into the Arctic Council SDWG. It was a huge success and many complimented us that the venue created a great atmosphere.
Marilynne Bonner
