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University of New England

716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103
1100 Guests

Event Types Welcomed

Adult Social Events
Corporate Social Events
Family Reunions
Professional Meeting / Training / Conference / Retreats
Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding Receptions
Youth Retreat/Camps

About

The Success of your Program is our Business!

The University of New England offers two distinctive settings to host your event.
Our Biddeford Campus is located on a picturesque site in Biddeford, Maine, where the Saco River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Our Portland Campus in Portland, Maine is designated a national historic district and is quintessential New England, with a central green surrounded by classic brick buildings.

Both our seaside campus and our suburban campus are equipped to host a wide variety of meetings, conferences, camps, and formal gatherings.

Certified by the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors International to supply “One-Stop Shopping,” the UNE Office of Conference Services provides superior customer service in every aspect of planning and executing your event:

  • Start with a site visit of campus based on YOUR availability with our professional team.
  • Easy access to a wide range of meeting spaces and venues to best accommodate your group’s needs.
  • Catering services provided by Parkhurst Catering where the friendly staff and experienced culinary team pride themselves in building personal relationships and providing authentic culinary experiences.
  • Overnight accommodations for those groups wishing to stay on the Biddeford campus in the summer months. A variety of options to suit your group’s needs with traditional and suite style residence halls.
  • Professional meeting and event team that works with you not only in the planning stages, but are there for all your needs while you are on campus. AV/IT need? Room set up change? Last minute overnight guest? Food allergies? We got you covered!

    The University of New England’s Office of Conference Services offers flexible, year-round meeting, event and conference planning services specially designed to meet and exceed the personal and professional needs of your group. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, customer service and the premise of ‘one stop shopping’ assures you selected the perfect venue for your events.

    With the logistics in our experienced hands, you can focus on your guests and enjoy a successful stress free event.

    • Meeting & Event Spaces

    Max Capacity: 1100 Guests
    Largest Classroom Style: 500
    Largest Theatre Style: 1100
    Largest Auditorium Seating: 1100
    Largest Seated Reception: 400
    Largest Standing Reception: 800
    Academic Year Largest Group: yes

    Harold Alfond Center for Health Sciences

    Familiarly know as "Alfond," this building is home to UNE's College of Osteopathic Medicine and features four (4) premier lecture halls with capacity for 150 people each plus seven (7) additional seminar rooms perfect for breakout locations at your next conference.
    • 79,000 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 140 Theatre Style
    • Maximum: 140 Conference Style
    • Floorplan Layout

    Parker Pavilion

    The Parker Pavilion, which connects the College of Health Professions interactive classroom with Proctor Hall and the Blewett Science Center, provides congenial space for special events and informal gatherings.
    • 6,600 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 120 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 120 Theatre Style

    Blewett Hall

    Built in the 1960's on UNE's Portland campus, this academic building includes eight classrooms that can accommodate from 18 to 70 people.
    • 31,650 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 50 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 70 Theatre Style

    Ludcke Auditorium

    The Eleanor deWolfe Ludcke ’26 Auditorium is a 225-seat non-traditional facility on the Portland campus that is perfect for concerts, speaker series', symposiums or large forums. Its vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows offer a unique and stand-out setting for group gatherings.
    • 9,676 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 60 Banquet Style
    • Maximum: 70 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 225 Theatre Style

    Marcil Hall

    This building, situated between Hills Beach Rd and Route 9, on the Biddeford campus, boasts 11 air-conditioned classrooms with full, state-of-the art media technology.
    • 21,420 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 50 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 95 Theatre Style
    • Maximum: 50 Conference Style

    Campus Center Multi-Purpose Rooms

    Housed within the Campus Center at UNE's Biddeford location, the Pettapiece, Simard and Wescott meeting rooms can accommodate between 250 and 300 guests with the dividers open or 40 to 60 people individually. With full media technology and movable seating, this location is perfect for your next banquet, reception or lecture series.
    • 3,700 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 200 Banquet Style
    • Maximum: 150 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 250 Theatre Style

    Decary Hall

    Located on UNE's Biddeford campus, Decary Hall features more than 15 meeting and classroom spaces, including 2 computer labs and rooms with movable seating to assist us in tailoring the setup perfectly to your event-specific requests.
    • 83,300 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 50 Banquet Style
    • Maximum: 70 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 90 Theatre Style
    • Maximum: 40 Conference Style

    College of Pharmacy

    The Portland campus' newest building is the first in UNE's history to receive a Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council. Opening its doors during the Fall of 2009, it boasts six class and seminar rooms and three specialized Pharmaceutics teaching and practices laboratories.
    • 46,380 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 140 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 140 Theatre Style
    • Maximum: 50 Conference Style

    George & Barbara Bush Center

    The George and Barbara Bush Center in Biddeford anchors the heritage of George and Barbara Bush in New England. The Bush Center's water views from its Windward Cafe, 2nd floor President's Boardroom and Windward Terrace provide guests with the opportunity to meet, reflect and renew as Walker's Point has done for George and Barbara Bush and their family over the years.
    • 12,422 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 50 Banquet Style
    • Maximum: 40 Classroom Style
    • Floorplan Layout

    Hersey Hall

    Home to UNE's health professions programs in Portland, Hersey Hall features a handful of small seminar rooms perfect for an intimate staff meeting or retreat.
    • 22,170 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 18 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 18 Conference Style
    • Maximum: 12 Hollow Square Style

    Pickus Center & Morgane Hall

    UNE's newest buildings on the Biddeford campus are dedicated to biomedical and scientific research with cutting edge laboratory and teaching facilities. Each facility has two classrooms each that are available to be scheduled by our conference guests for meetings or seminars.
    • Pickus: 22,086 / Morgane: 25,800 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 45 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 50 Theatre Style
    • Maximum: 50 Conference Style

    Proctor Hall

    Proctor Hall is an historic building on Portland's campus with modern classrooms, state-of-the-art media technology, and computer labs. It includes seven standard classrooms that can accommodate from 15 to 40 people each.
    • 31,074 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 40 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 40 Conference Style
    • Maximum: 25 Hollow Square Style
    • Floorplan Layout

    Alexander Hall

    Home to UNE's Portland campus dining hall, Alexander also boasts a premier meeting location in its lower level. Alexander 07A can accommodate up to 80 people and features 2 plasma TV screens, inFocus projector, and full media technology.
    • 13,912 Sq. Ft.
    • Maximum: 70 Banquet Style
    • Maximum: 90 Classroom Style
    • Maximum: 140 Theatre Style

    Food & Beverage Options

    Decary Dining Hall

    UNE's main dining facility overlooks the Saco River and Jordan Point. We can accommodate up to 350 people in our upper cafeteria along with additional seating for 100 in our lower cafeteria.
    Seating Capacity: 450

    Alexander Dining Hall

    UNE's dining hall on the Portland campus can seat up to 225 guests and overlooks the campus green and quad areas.
    Seating Capacity: 225

    Accommodations

    • Number of Overnight Rooms: 500
    • Wi-Fi in Guest Rooms: Yes
    Overnight Room Attributes
    • Air-conditioned rooms available
    • Kitchen Available
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    • Washer/Dryer
    • WiFi

    East Hall (Biddeford)

    Air conditioned suite-style accommodations with full-size beds and shared common areas and kitchenettes.
    44 Suites Rooms | 176 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Champlain Hall (Biddeford)

    Air conditioned suite-style accommodations with twin beds and shared common living areas and kitchenettes. Each suite can hold a maximum of 4 to 6 guests when rooms are occupied as doubles and 2 to 3 guests when occupied as singles. 2-bedroom suites are equipped with one full-size bath; whereas 3-bedroom suites feature two full-size bathrooms. Champlain Hall also houses a complimentary laundry facility and a large lounge space complete with couches, easy chairs and a plasma TV.
    46 Suites Rooms | 200 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    West Hall (Biddeford)

    Air conditioned suite-style accommodations with full-size beds and shared common areas and kitchenettes.
    31 Suites Rooms | 124 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Assisi Hall (Biddeford)

    Traditional residence hall with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    39 Rooms | 75 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Avila Hall (Biddeford)

    Traditional residence hall with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    53 Rooms | 102 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Frederick Hall (Biddeford)

    Traditional residence hall with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    39 Rooms | 74 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Padua Hall (Biddeford)

    Traditional residence hall with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    27 Rooms | 75 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Siena Hall (Biddeford)

    Traditional residence hall with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    27 Rooms | 75 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Ginn & McDougall Halls (Portland)

    Traditional residence halls with twin beds and shared community shower and bathroom facilities.
    70 Rooms | 140 Beds

    This accommodation has A/C

    Featured Amenities

    Air Conditioning
    Car Charging Station
    Eco-Friendly
    Fitness Center
    In-House Catering
    Laundry
    Near Public Transit
    Overnight Rooms
    Paid Parking
    Sports Facilities
    Theater Seating
    WiFi

    Venue Location + Transportation

    Address

    716 Stevens Avenue,

    Portland, Maine 04103

    Nearby Airport

    Portland International Jetport - 25 minutes

    Nearby International Airport

    Portland International Jetport - 25 minutes

    Parking

    Parking on Site: Yes

    Car charging stations: Yes

    Nearby Cities

    Boston, Massachusetts – 90 miles and Portsmouth, New Hampshire / 55 miles

    Things to Know

    Catering

    Must Use In-House Catering: Yes

    External Catering Allowed: No

    Can Bring In Own Food: No

    Cultural Catering Available: Yes

    Food And Beverage Onsite: Yes

    Venue Policies

    Alcohol Consumption: Yes

    Cannabis Consumption: No

    Eco Friendly: Yes

    Family Friendly: Yes

    Technology

    The University has Audio Visual solutions to meet any need you may have. This includes:
    • Classrooms equipped with projection systems, presenter computer and laptop connections.
    • Meeting spaces equipped with microphones and cameras to support telecommunication needs.
    • Function Halls equipped with microphones and high powered laser projection systems.
    • Campus wide complimentary WiFi.

    Guest Wi-Fi: Free

    Onsite Tech Support: Yes

    Wi-Fi In Meeting Space: Yes

    Equipment Available On-Site:
    • Projector Screen
    • Microphones

    Testimonials

    "The staff at UNE Conference Services were fantastic collaborators, resources, and supports for our group ... they knew how to do it all, and with ease and expertise!"

    Arielle Saiber of Bowdoin College

    Services

    Conference Services Team

    UNE's Office of Conference Services offers flexible, year-round meeting, event and conference planning services specially designed to meet the personal and professional needs of your group. Our commitment to quality, professionalism, customer service and the premise of one stop shopping assures we'll assist you in selecting the perfect venue for your event.

    Event & Registration Management

    With over 20 years of combined experience, we offer a wide variety of event management services ranging from, but not limited to, online registration services and on-site registration management. Our professional planners are experienced in keeping you organized and on task while assisting with the many facets of your event.

    Green Meeting Package

    UNE is happy to assist in providing Green Meeting options in a variety of ways. We can provide each planner with a "Green Meetings Checklist" and offer guidance and a host of options at various price-points tailored to your conference or function.

    Technology

    Computer Labs

    UNE features a handful of computer labs with modern media technology and superb workstations. Three of these labs are available for exclusive booking by clients through the Office of Conference Services for instructional use. The rest are available to conference guests and UNE community members for public use (print boarding passes, check email, etc).

    Information Technology Services

    Information Technology Services at UNE is committed to technology integration in all aspects of the University's academic and institutional mission, and is happy to customize specific requests from any client to the best of their ability. UNE Conference Services works closely with the ITS department to meet and exceed clients' expectations for integrating cutting-edge technology into each event.

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