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K.E. White Graduate Center

2025 gala with a room full of people in formal attire, sitting at round tables.

The K.E. White Graduate Center is a distinguished venue that blends modern sophistication with academic tradition, creating an ideal setting for conferences, meetings, and special events. Designed to support graduate-level engagement and professional collaboration, the center features versatile event spaces equipped with advanced audiovisual technology, comfortable seating, and flexible room configurations to accommodate gatherings of various sizes.

*Not available on Sundays

Rooms or Areas to Book

Room Numbers: 117, 118, 124
 
Room Size: 78′ x 100′
 
Rental Fee:
  • $2,000 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour for regular rental
  • For Government, Education, Non-profit agency: $1,500 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour 
  • Day prior (for setup/decorating, if available) $500

    • Event activities are prohibited during decorating rental time
  • Occupancy Capacity – number of people
    • Tables & Chairs – 466
    • Chairs – 1,000
    • Standing – 1,260
Room Options: Room117 OR Rooms 118-124
 
Room Size: 78′ x 50′
 
Rental Fee:
  • $1,000 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour for regular rental
  • For Government, Education, Non-profit agency: $750 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour 
  • Day prior (for setup/decorating only if available) $500
    • Event activities are prohibited during decorating rental time
  • Occupancy Capacity – number of people
    • Tables & Chairs – 233
    • Chairs – 500
    • Standing – 540
Room Options: Room 118 or Room 124
 
Room Size: 29′ x 50′
 
Rental Fee:
  • $750 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour for regular rental
  • For Government, Education, Non-profit agency: $500 up to 8 hours
    • $100 each additional hour 
  • Occupancy Capacity – number of people
    • Tables & Chairs – 113
    • Chairs – 242
    • Standing – 340
Room Number: Room 114
 
Rental Fee:
  • $150 up to 8 hours
    • $15 each additional hour for regular rental
  • For Government, Education, Non-profit agency: $100 up to 8 hours
    • $15 each additional hour 
  • Occupancy Capacity – number of people
    • Stationary Conference Table with chairs – 18
Boardroom in room 114 in the K.E. White Graduate Center. Fully furnished with a table and chairs.
Room Number: Room 130
 
Room Size: 30′ x 38′
 
Rental Fee:
  • $200 up to 8 hours
    • $20 each additional hour for regular rental
  • For Government, Education, Non-profit agency: $150 up to 8 hours
    • $20 each additional hour 
  • Occupancy Capacity – number of people
    • Tables & Chairs – 16
    • Chairs – 35
    • Standing – 49
Standard items included in rental at no cost. (Availability may vary):
Linen is not provided by the venue office.
 
  • 40 Round Tables (72×72)
  • 8 Round Tables (60×60)
  • 22 Round Tables (48×48)
  • 48 Rectangle Tables (72×31)
  • 400 Standard Chairs

Ballroom Equipment Rental

  • Projector: $50
    • HDMI compatible
  • Microphones
    • $0: First 2
    • $100: 3-5
  • Riser: $50
  • Stage less than or equal to 16′ x 12′: $250
  • Stage larger than 16′ x 12′: $400

Additional Fees

  • Audio Visual Technician: $75 per hour
  • Event Custodian: $50 per hour
  • Officer: $50 per hour