As the second largest city on the east coast and one of the nation’s most walkable cities, Philadelphia is home to a variety of colleges, universities, and cultural institutions that feature art, music, dance, theater, and science from around the world. Philadelphia is also in close proximity to the best that the region has to offer, from the farmers’ markets in Lancaster County to endless snow sports in the Pocono Mountains. The city is also home to the Museum of Art, Independence Center, the Liberty Bell and the country’s first Zoo. Located within the urban oasis of Northern Philadelphia, only 20 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, is Temple University, which is one of the most culturally diverse and dynamic campuses in the United States.
Temple offers classrooms, conference rooms, and computer labs in a wide range of capacities and a variety of configurations. Smart classrooms are available, as well as traditional classrooms. All rooms are equipped with spacious whiteboards, ceiling-mounted LCD projectors, and have large windows to provide lots natural light and beautiful views. Temple University offers comfortable meeting, training, and videoconference space all in a professional and convenient setting. Student Center spaces also include the latest in advanced technology with built-in projectors & screens, wired and wireless microphones, and virtual and on-line meeting capabilities. In addition, Temple’s affordable rates also make their meeting spaces an attractive option for both non-profit organizations and government agencies. Whether you are planning a day meeting for 20 people or a weeklong conference for 10,000, Temple University has the space that you need!
Overnight accommodations on campus are available from May through August. All residence halls are equipped with central air, recent updates, on-site 24 security, Internet access, fully equipped kitchens, and linen service is also available. In the fall of 2013 Temple University will be opening a new residence hall that will provide 1,200 additional beds for conference attendees, beginning in the summer of 2014.
The Temple campus also provides attendees with countless recreational services, including a newly renovated and redesigned fitness center, which includes an indoor track, racquetball courts and weights.
The Office of Conference Services provides customers with expert planning advice by partnering with skilled University service departments and also outside vendors, they can guarantee the success of all campus events and programs.
Temple University’s Office of Conference Services is dedicated to offering the best experience that an urban campus has to offer, including a convenient location, state of the art technology, smart classrooms, fabulous meeting spaces, the most comfortable accommodations and fabulous recreational space. The next time your organization needs meeting or training space, consider Temple University, where the possibilities are endless and the service is exceptional.