Meetings and Conferences Program
WCU features an assortment of flexible meeting rooms, dining rooms, computer training labs, recreation spaces, theater spaces, and a large 8,000 seat multi-use arena.
In addition to our featured meeting locations listed below, a large variety of classrooms and lecture spaces are also available.
Cardinal Room
The Cardinal Room is preset for 45 people. Set up is flexible; can do classroom style for 60 people, and tables can be arranged in a variety of ways. Room Features: bulletin board, dry erase board, mounting display for flipchart paper, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: ceiling mounted wireless LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, conference phone and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
Catamount Room
The Catamount Room is preset for 50 people. Room Features: bulletin board, dry erase board, mounting display for flipchart paper, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options; and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: ceiling mounted wireless LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, conference phone, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
Rogers Room
The Rogers Room is preset for 18 people. Room Features: bulletin board, dry erase board, mounting display for flipchart paper, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: ceiling mounted wireless LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, conference phone, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
The Grand Room
The available setups for The Grand Room are Lecture Seating: 500 people; Banquet Seating: 225 people; Information Fair: 40 8' tables; and can be soft-partitioned for smaller meetings. Room Features: Grand Piano, stage, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: podium and microphone, sound system, LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, conference phone, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
Illusions
Illusions is preset Dance Club style with small round tables and booths for 70. The available setups for Illusions are Lecture Seating: 100 (includes 80 chairs and 5 booths which seat 21 people); Banquet Seating: 80 (includes large and small round tables and 5 booths which seat 21 people). Room Features: stage, ceiling mounted speakers, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: podium and microphone, sound system, karaoke, LCD projector/screen, and overhead projector.
Patios at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Two patios on the north side of The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center provide scenic outdoor settings for receptions, banquets, and other special events.
Concourse at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
The Concourse at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center has approximately 25,500 square feet of usable space around the arena perimeter that can be set up in a variety of creative configurations.
The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center Main Arena
The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center arena floor has more than 17,000 square feet of usable space that can accommodate trade shows and other display events, banquets, receptions, and dances. The available setups for the main arena are flexible; it can be used in full or the stands can be partitioned off to accommodate for various size groups. Available setups include Concerts: 8,100; Sporting Events: 7,500; Theatrical Enclosure: 2,500; Lecture Enclosure: 500 or 1,500.
Hospitality Suite at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
The Hospitality Suite at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center is available as two smaller rooms and one large room. The Hospitality Suite can comfortably accommodate up to 150 reception guests or 96 in a banquet setup. Room Features: wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible.
Auxiliary Gym at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center
The Auxiliary Gym at The Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center has more than 8,500 square feet of usable space that can accommodate smaller trade shows and other display events, banquets, receptions, and dances.
UC Multipurpose Room
The UC Multipurpose Room is a flexible space, with movable walls. It is available as two smaller rooms (A or B) and one large room; each small room is preset for 50. The available setups for The Multipurpose Room are Banquet Seating: 32/64 people; U-Shape Tables/Chairs: 25/45 people; Conference Square Seating: 35/45 people; Lecture Seating: 50/135 people. Room Features: bulletin board, dry erase board, mounting display for flipchart paper, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: ceiling mounted LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
UC Theatre
The UC Theatre is preset for 170 people. Room Features: stage, wifi and ethernet hookup, 35 mm film projector, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: podium and microphone, sound system, ceiling mounted LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.
Blue Ridge Conference Room
The Blue Ridge Conference Room is a flexible space, with movable walls. It is available as three smaller rooms (A, B, or C), a combination of two rooms (AB or BC), or one large room. The available setups for the Blue Ridge Conference Room are Banquet Seating: 200 people; Theater Seating: 235 people; and Conference Square Seating. Room Features: stage, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: podium and microphone, sound system, ceiling mounted LCD projectors/screens, overhead projectors, conference phone, and TV/DVD/VCR combo.
John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center
The John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center is a 1,000-seat proscenium theater for music and theatrical performances. It boasts some of the best acoustics in the state. The center also houses the Star Lobby and Gallery Room for display and reception areas.
UC Lawn and Central Plaza
The UC Lawn is the site of some of our most well-known and large-scale events. It is also used for numerous fundraising events and information fairs throughout the entire year. Various set ups are available. The Central Plaza, commonly referred to as the Catafount, is a great place for large-scale events, but can also be used for a nice social gathering. The Central Plaza has amplification hookups and can have a stage setup for concerts, rallies, and much more.
The Picnic Area
The Picnic Area, located by the softball field, is the ideal place for events such as cookouts, outdoor meeting locations, and more. The picnic area includes a covered shelter (under which are picnic tables, a grill, and electrical outlets), a wide expanse of grassy lawn next to the creek with several more picnic tables placed around, and working restrooms.
The Black Box Theatre
Within the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center, there is a fully-accessible Black Box Theatre. The Black Box Theatre has a fully sprung floor, four shure wireless microphones, 2 JBL ion speakers, 1 mackie 1604 mixer, 1 Marantz cd player, 1 podium, 3 ballet bars, as well as a wall of mirrors (which can be covered with curtains if need be). The Black Box Theatre can also accommodate any lighting needs required and obtain other equipment upon request. With various configurations, the Black Box Theatre can be used for a number of different occasions. These include various stage-and-audience options with a maximum audience capacity at 150, a plated dinner option with a maximum capacity of 140, and numerous other opportunities, such as dance classes and award ceremonies. The Black Box Theatre also functions as overflow for the proscenium theatre across the hall. With the Black Box Theatre, the only limitation is your imagination.
Dogwood Room
The Dogwood Room is preset boardroom style for 24 people. The other available setups for The Dogwood Room are U-Shape: 18 people; Classroom: 29 people; Theatre: 50 people. Room Features: bulletin board, dry erase board, mounting display for flipchart paper, wifi and ethernet hookup, dining services can provide a large array of dining options, and wheelchair accessible. Special Services & Tech Support Available: ceiling mounted wireless LCD projector/screen, overhead projector, and TV/VCR/DVD combo.