{"id":30,"date":"2012-09-06T18:59:24","date_gmt":"2012-09-06T18:59:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:47:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:47:26","slug":"venues","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/planning-your-events\/venues\/","title":{"rendered":"Venues"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Event Spaces<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#foss\">Foss Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#music\">Music Building<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#christensen\">Christensen Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#si\">Si Melby Hall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kennedy\">Kennedy Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ogc\">Oren Gateway Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#various\">Various Locations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"foss\">FOSS CENTER<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hoversten Chapel<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Hoversten Chapel is a multi-denominational facility and multi-use space, perfect for weddings, lectures, presentations, or general sessions.\u00a0 The pre-function (Arnold Atrium) space just outside of the main entrance is perfect for pre-event registration or mid-mee<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-33\" title=\"venues_chapel\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/venues_chapel1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>ting breaks. Three large dividers separate the concourse from the main chapel space. The concourse can be used as a breakout space, as a standalone event space, or additional seating for the chapel. The chapel also features an organ and 9&#8242;\u00a0Steinway\u00a0grand piano.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built in large concert audio system<\/li>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request. Please see the <a title=\"Technical Services\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/additional-resources-and-information\/technical-services\/\">Technical Services<\/a> page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ailene Cole Green Room <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Ailene Cole Green Room is the perfect space for a small reception or gathering of approximately 30-40 people.\u00a0 The room features a full wall of mirrors, an attached small kitchen and beautiful hardwood floors.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Television<\/li>\n<li>Other technology by request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"music\">MUSIC BUILDING<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Sateren Auditorium <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-34 size-full\" title=\"venues_sateren\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/venues_sateren.png\" alt=\"Sateren Auditorium\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>Sateren Auditorium is a stadium seating auditorium that can seat up to 224 guests\u00a0theater\u00a0style.\u00a0 The space features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A large performance stage<\/li>\n<li>Acoustically\u00a0treated walls and ceilings<\/li>\n<li>Lighting and sound controls<\/li>\n<li>A beautiful\u00a0Steinway 9&#8242; grand piano<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There is also a small foyer outside of the auditorium that is\u00a0usable\u00a0for pre-event registration or for an intermission\/break.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request. See the\u00a0<a title=\"Technical Services\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/additional-resources-and-information\/technical-services\/\">Technical Services<\/a>\u00a0page for more details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"christensen\">CHRISTENSEN CENTER<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Able to accommodate large banquet-style events, the Commons doubles as the University&#8217;s cafeteria, so availability is dependent on student meal plans. The air-wall connecting the east commons can be removed for additional seating or event space. Pipe and drape partitions are also available to accommodate small to large banquet groups. Staging, event decor, and specialty linen options available.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>Full sound and lighting options available with adequate notice<\/li>\n<li>Data projector and screen capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request. See the\u00a0<a title=\"Technical Services\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/additional-resources-and-information\/technical-services\/\">Technical Services<\/a>\u00a0page for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>East Commons<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the 2nd level of the Christensen Center, the East Commons can accommodate up to 100 people banquet style.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>Full sound and lighting options available with adequate notice<\/li>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC with wireless mouse and keyboard<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request. See the\u00a0<a title=\"Technical Services\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/additional-resources-and-information\/technical-services\/\">Technical Services<\/a>\u00a0page for more information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Meeting Rooms:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cedar Room <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-319 alignright\" title=\"Photo Oct 19, 11 07 30 AM\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/Photo-Oct-19-11-07-30-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"186\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Located on the 2nd level of the Christensen Center, the Cedar Room can accommodate up to 15 people boardroom style.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen capabilities<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC with wireless mouse and keyboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Riverside Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the 2nd level of the Christensen Center, the Riverside Room can accommodate up to 25 people in a hollow square style.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC with wireless mouse and keyboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Augsburg Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1381 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2026\/01\/Augsburg-Room-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 85vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located on the 2nd level of the Christensen Center, the Augsburg Room can accommodate up to 30 people.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC with webcam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Marshall Room<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the 1st level of the Christensen Center, the Marshall Room can accommodate up to 56 people banquet style, 50 people theater style, or 30 people in a hollow square.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC with webcam<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-422 alignright\" title=\"Marshall\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/Marshall.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" \/><\/li>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">SI MELBY HALL<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Si Melby Hall <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si Melby Hall is the gymnasium at Augsburg University.<\/p>\n<p>With bleachers used on both sides, capacity for the gymnasium is approximately 2,000, if floor seating is used, capacity increases to roughly 2,750. If only one set of bleachers is needed, the north-side bleachers are pulled out for a capacity of about 1,000, with two courts available for event use.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>Full sound and lighting options available with adequate notice<\/li>\n<li>Data projector and screen capabilities<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request. See the\u00a0<a title=\"Technical Services\" href=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/additional-resources-and-information\/technical-services\/\">Technical Services<\/a>\u00a0page for more details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"kennedy\">KENNEDY 303\/305<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kennedy 303\/305<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Primarily used as two separate classrooms, Kennedy 303 and Kennedy 305 can be used as two\u00a0separate\u00a0spaces (seating for 30), or the air-wall can be pulled to utilize them as one large room with seating for 60 classroom style or 80 people banquet style.<\/p>\n<p>Located on the upper level of the Kennedy Center, Kennedy 303\/305 overlooks the Edor Nelson Field and is equipped with full audio and video technology. The classrooms feature wheeled tables and chairs making for easy conversion for a variety of uses, from classes to special events.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>Full sound and lighting options available with adequate notice<\/li>\n<li>In-room data projector and screens on both ends<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"ogc\">OREN GATEWAY CENTER<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Oren Gateway 100 (Adeline Johnson Conference Room)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-43\" title=\"venues_ogc100\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/venues_ogc100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>Located on the corner of 22nd Avenue and Riverside Avenue, the Oren Gateway Center is the Gateway to Augsburg University\u00a0from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.\u00a0 Oren Gateway 100 is a 32 person conference room located just inside the main entrance on the ground level.\u00a0 T<br \/>\nTechnology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Built-in microphone use<\/li>\n<li>In-room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request.<\/li>\n<li>Adjacent servery for ease of service during catered events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Oren Gateway 103<\/h4>\n<p>Oren Gateway 103 sits immediately behind Oren Gateway 100 and is a 14 person conference room. Ergonomic chairs and tables make this a great place for a small meeting.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In-Room data projector and screen<\/li>\n<li>In-room PC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oren Gateway Center Lobby<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-48\" title=\"venues_ogc_lobby\" src=\"http:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/files\/2012\/09\/venues_ogc_lobby.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/>The Oren Gateway Lobby is a public space that can also be utilized for sit down dinners, pre-function space, press conferences or other high visibility events.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full sound and lighting options available with adequate notice<\/li>\n<li>Additional services available at request<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr align=\"center\" size=\"2\" width=\"100%\" \/>\n<h2 id=\"various\">VARIOUS LOCATIONS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Classrooms <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Various classrooms are located throughout campus, the majority of which seat approximately 25-30 people.\u00a0 Most have easily\u00a0movable\u00a0furniture, built in whiteboards and data projectors.<\/p>\n<p>Technology:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Technology varies from room to room, but most have an in-room data projector and screen available for use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Non-Traditional Event Spaces<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Augsburg University\u00a0also has non-traditional event spaces. These include outdoor locations such as the lawns, public areas like the\u00a0Einstein area coffee shop and more. Contact the University Events\u00a0office for more information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Event Spaces Foss Center Music Building Christensen Center Si Melby Hall Kennedy Center Oren Gateway Center Various Locations FOSS CENTER Hoversten Chapel The Hoversten Chapel is a multi-denominational facility and multi-use space, perfect for weddings, lectures, presentations, or general sessions.\u00a0 The pre-function (Arnold Atrium) space just outside of the main entrance is perfect for pre-event &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/planning-your-events\/venues\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Venues&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":158,"featured_media":0,"parent":1166,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/158"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30"}],"version-history":[{"count":54,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1405,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/30\/revisions\/1405"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.augsburg.edu\/events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}