Purdue University
Event Types Welcomed
About
As an event venue, Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana offers a world-class university-level conference center and coordination services with first-rate lodging, meeting, and dining space available throughout the year. All of the event spaces at Purdue University are situated in the comfortable, convenient and diverse community of West Lafayette. Purdue University is centrally located in the middle of both the state and the Midwest region, making it an ideal spot for any business or social event in the region.
Purdue University has several options available for banquets, meetings, and social events with Purdue Memorial Union containing meeting spaces and banquet facilities ranging in sizes between 200 and 7,200 square feet. This grants those planning an event the flexibility to choose a space that best fits their needs in terms of ambience and capacity. If you are looking for a venue to host a religious, association or fraternal gathering, consider Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana!
Meeting & Event Spaces
Stewart Center
Stewart Center is a dedicated meeting center for groups of 10 to 500 in its 23 versatile meeting rooms. To view the meeting rooms and configurations at Stewart Center, visit: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/stewart-center.php
Purdue Memorial Union
Contains 17 different meeting spaces, elegant banquet facilities, exhibition hall, and a variety of restaurants and recreational activities. Go to: https://www.purdue.edu/conferences/event-venues/on-campus/purdue-memorial-union.php
Elliott Hall of Music
* One of the largest proscenium theatres in the United States * Seats 6,005 on three levels * Two dressing rooms with private baths, plus multiple additional dressing rooms * Perfect for grand musical events, international speaking guests, and large theatrical productions
Loeb Playhouse
* Located in Stewart Center * Seats 1,011 spanning two levels * Well suited for chamber orchestras, jazz ensembles, string quartets, choral groups, and theatrical performances * Two dressing rooms with private baths and two large chorus dressing rooms
Fowler Hall
* Seats 388 auditorium-style, on one level * Located in Stewart Center * Ideal for lectures, convention presentations, dance recitals, and film showings * Features surround sound * Equipped with two dressing rooms with private baths.
Slayter Center
* An outdoor amphitheatre and Purdue landmark * Seats 20,000 on a gently sloping hillside * Fun for twilight concerts, lawn movies, and outdoor dances
Classrooms
Serving more than 41,000 students annually, Purdue's classrooms offer a wide variety of seating configurations for groups of 10 to 475 people. Most classrooms are equipped with modern technology, including LCD projectors, and public address systems.
Ross Ade Stadium Pavilion
* Buchanan Club * Buchanan Mingling * Shively Club * Shively Media
Dauch Alumni Center
* Prusiecki Banquet Room * Spurgeon Hall of Spirit * Dauch Conference Room
Elliott Hall of Music Stage
World-class production services make the Elliott Hall of Music a great place to host banquets. Nothing is more unique than enjoying a gourmet meal while bathed in stage lighting, surrounded by custom sets, or simply enjoying live music.
Black Cultural Center
* Formal lounge * Art gallery * Multipurpose room * Library Visit: http://www.purdue.edu/bcc/
Academy Park
A cozy setting behind the Purdue Memorial Union and Stewart Center, Academy Park is fun for outdoor music, games, and picnics.
Airport Hangar
Wide-open spaces abound in this functional airport hangar on the edge of campus.
Armory
Centrally located on campus, with over 40,000 square feet of space, the armory is a great location for displays, tournaments, and dances.
Golf Pavilion
In the Birck Boilermaker Complex, the golf pavilion is a great getaway for your event.
Turfgrass Research Center
Easily accessible, with its own parking lot, the Turfgrass Research Center can accommodate groups up to 60 people.
Wright Forestry Center
Nestled in a wooded setting, this venue is perfect for retreats.
Food & Beverage Options
North Ballroom
Gothic wood paneling and stained glass windows, stage, sound and lighting system, and grand piano.
South Ballroom
Prestigious wood and stained glass windows accent this beautiful catering venue.
East Faculty Lounge
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the West Faculty Lounge.
West Faculty Lounge
Tall windows and antique lighting posture this venue. Can be combined with the East Faculty Lounge.
Anniversary Drawing Room
Renovation completed in 2007, a cozy spot for receptions and dinners close to the Union Club Hotel.
Ford Dining Court
The largest dining court on campus, featuring a brick pizza oven and Asian wok station.
Earhart Dining Court
Featuring a variety of food stations with Mongolian barbeque and pasta bar specialties.
Windsor Dining Court
Featuring a variety of food stations speacializing in sizzling salads, vegetarian, and international specialties.
Wiley Dining Court
A more modern setting with a specialty for Brazilian barbeque!
Ross Ade Stadium Pavilion
Overlooking the Boilermaker football stadium, the pavilion features several levels available for meals and special events.
Catering options
Purdue Memorial Union Catering & Events
Serving most of campus, two staff chefs serve up breaks to receptions. Alcohol service available.
University Residences Dining Services
Featuring a wide array of affordable options, located all across campus.
Menus: https://dining.purdue.edu/menus/
Menus: https://dining.purdue.edu/menus/
Hospitality Tourism Management Catering
Drawing from the resources of a top-ranking educational program, students pull out all of the stops for catered affairs across campus.
Accommodations
The Union Club Hotel
A unique blend of classic and modern elegance, the Union Club Hotel offers the service and accommodations you would expect of a world-class university such as Purdue.
University Residence Halls
A great option for conferences of all ages and sizes, University Residences can house up to 8,000 people
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Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Stewart Center Room 116,
128 Memorial Mall,
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2034
128 Memorial Mall,
West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2034
Transportation
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Nearby Airport
- Purdue University Airport - 15 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Indianapolis International Airport - 60 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
Nearby Cities
Indianapolis – 65|Chicago – 125|Cincinnati – 170
Things to Know
Catering
- External Catering Allowed: Yes
Technology
Purdue University in West Lafayette offers state-of-the-art technology including wireless and high speed internet, on-site audio/visual services, videoconferencing, satellite uplink/downlink.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- ADA Accessible: Yes
Testimonals
Services
Purdue Conferences
Purdue University provides the service you need to help you make your meeting a success! With a staff of ten professional event planners, including Certified Meeting Professionals, Purdue Conferences is a one-stop shop for all of your event needs.
Services provided include:
Services provided include:
- Online pre-event registration for participants
- Conference registration management and name badges
- On-site check-in and registration
- Step-by-step planning sessions
- Marketing and media solutions
- On-site event coordination
- Budget development and bill-paying
- Storage and distribution of exhibits and documents
- Community resources and recreational activities
Hall of Music Productions
Hall of Music Productions offers a full range of video, multimedia, audio, lighting, staging, and effects services to meet your event needs. Professional theatrical carpenters and lighting, audio, and video technicians State-of-the-art equipment Design services to bring all of these elements together into one successful event.
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