University of Kansas – Jayhawk Hospitality
Event Types Welcomed
About
Welcome! We invite you and your guests to visit the University of Kansas and the city of Lawrence. The Lawrence campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the nation. We look forward to seeing you here.
Meeting & Event Spaces
Kansas Union - Ballroom
The Ballroom at the Kansas Union is a flexible, multi-purpose space for up to 600 people for a meeting or special event. The Ballroom opens into the Parlors for additional space. Ballroom features include:
- Main ceiling: 20'9", overhang: 8'9"
- Movable stage (ht: 24" to 32"). ADA ramp must be used at 32" height.
- Mounted data projector & projection screen: 20 ft wide x 11 ft; diagonal: 23 ft (best resolution & aspect: 1366x768; 16:9); HDMI connections
- Installed sound system
- Wi-Fi
- Dance floor
- Piano
Food & Beverage Options
South Dining Commons
This all-you-care-to-eat facility serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to conference participants enrolled in a dining plan.
Mrs. E's
This all-you-care-to-eat facility serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to conference participants enrolled in a dining plan.
Catering options
KU Catering Services
KU Catering Services provides year-round, full-service catered options for meetings, events, and conferences at the University of Kansas. Both plated and self-service buffet options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as creative options for refreshment breaks, boxed lunches, and receptions (including alcohol service). With a wide range of choices for any type of event or budget, our catering services are flexible and can be tailored to your specific needs. You can view our full menu here: KU Catering Full Menu.
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Self Hall
Self Hall is located on the south end of a three-building complex that includes the Daisy Hill Commons and Oswald Hall. Its rooms include two- and four-person suites, and private bedrooms with shared bath. This hall can be assigned as coed by suite and houses 350 residents.
*Note - conference groups are assigned to residence halls each summer based on existing bookings, renovation and maintenance plans, and availability. Requests for specific residence halls will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed.
*Note - conference groups are assigned to residence halls each summer based on existing bookings, renovation and maintenance plans, and availability. Requests for specific residence halls will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed.
This accommodation has A/C
Oswald Hall
Oswald Hall is located on the south end of a three-building complex that includes the Daisy Hill Commons and Self Hall. Its rooms include two- and four-person suites, and private bedrooms with shared bath. This hall can be assigned as coed by suite and houses 350 residents.
*Note - conference groups are assigned to residence halls each summer based on existing bookings, renovation and maintenance plans, and availability. Requests for specific residence halls will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed.
*Note - conference groups are assigned to residence halls each summer based on existing bookings, renovation and maintenance plans, and availability. Requests for specific residence halls will be taken into consideration but are not guaranteed.
This accommodation has A/C
Featured Amenities
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A/V Equipment -
Accessible Facilities -
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Business Center -
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Chairs -
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Eco-Friendly -
Event Tent -
Fitness Center -
Flexible Floor Plan -
Game Room -
Golf -
Hosted Bar -
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Kitchen Access -
Lactation Station -
Laundry -
Linens -
Near Public Transit -
Near Water -
Open Bar -
Outdoor Space -
Overnight Rooms -
Paid Parking -
Rooftop Space -
Running Trails -
Scenic Views -
Sports Facilities -
Stage -
Tables -
Taxi -
Theater Seating -
VIP Room -
WiFi -
Yoga & Meditation
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
Strong Hall, Room 158,
1450 Jayhawk Blvd,
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
1450 Jayhawk Blvd,
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Transportation
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Kansas City International - 60 minutes
Nearby Cities
Kansas City – 45|Topeka – 30|St. Louis – 300
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Can Bring in Own Food: no
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
- Do you offer tables, chairs, and linens?: Yes
Technology
If your event requires audio or video equipment, be sure to check out our Media Services menu. Our state of the art rooms are designed to be user-friendly, and our support staff is always available to assist you.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- Eco Friendly: Yes
- ADA Accessible: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
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