The campus has many wonderful meeting, conference, and event rental spaces on campus and nearby. Here are brief descriptions of some of these facilities and links to where you can find details:
Alumni House
Alumni House sits peacefully next to Strawberry Creek, not far from the hubbub of Sproul Plaza. With several large meeting rooms and a semi-private outdoor patio area, it's a very pleasant place to hold large meetings, ceremonies, or special events. Alumni House is open year-round, except for holidays. For more information call (510) 642-1573.
ASUC Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union, operated by the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC), includes the Pauley Ballroom, which can hold up to 1,000 people for dances, lectures, or banquets, and several smaller lounges and meeting rooms that are available for campus and community use. For more information call (510) 642-1141.
Classroom Reservations, Office of the Registrar
Departments, registered student groups, and bonafide campus organizations may reserve classrooms for University meetings or events. Submit reservation requests via an online reservation request form. No daytime reservations will be made during the first three weeks of instruction. Daytime requests for the fourth through the fifteenth week of instruction will be filled starting on Monday of the fourth week.
Conference Services
Conference Services, a unit of Residential and Student Service Programs, offers meeting planners a variety of meeting venues to choose from. A large theater and spacious classrooms are available throughout the year on the beautiful and tranquil Clark Kerr Campus. During the summer months you can reserve the comfortable lounges and assembly rooms of rustic Foothill Housing or the high-rise residential complexes. Be sure to ask about Conference Services’ catering services. For more information call, (510) 642-4444 or email meethere@berkeley.edu
Faculty Club
For more than 95 years, the Faculty Club's rustic, redwood-paneled rooms have provided an ideal setting for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, conferences, and meetings. The Club's larger rooms accommodate up to 400 people on evenings and weekends, while its twelve private rooms are perfect for business meetings or small events. Schedule your meetings for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and use the Club's excellent catering services. The dining room at the Faculty Club is also open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner year-round. The Faculty Club is located at the eastern boundary of Faculty Glade. For more information and reservations, call (510) 642-2119 or send email to banquet@berkeleyfacultyclub.com
Haas Clubhouse
Located above Memorial Stadium in the beautiful Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area, Haas Clubhouse is a popular place for special events. With two large meeting room (one with a gorgeous fireplace), kitchen facilities, and wrap-around decks, the Clubhouse is suitable for many types of events. Facilities are available year round for private events. For more information call (510) 643-6720.
International House
Serving the campus and local communities since 1930, International House is an international residential and cultural center. Featuring beautiful mission revival architecture and Old World charm, its splendid auditorium, assortment of meeting rooms, outdoor patio, and catering services have made it a favorite place for special gatherings of all sizes. International House facilities are available for campus and community rentals year round. For more information about rentals of conference facilities, contact the Events and Rentals office at (510) 642-0589.
Lawrence Hall of Science
Incredible views and intriguing exhibits make Lawrence Hall of Science a unique location for events and business meetings. Meeting spaces are available year round, seven days a week and can accommodate from 5-290 people. The Auditorium is ideal for a lecture or panel discussion. Break-out rooms are perfect for a smaller meeting or a larger workshop. Call the LHS facility rentals office at 642-2275 or email edf@berkeley.edu to find out more.
Lipman Room
The Lipman Room on the top floor of Barrows Hall offers sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay and the East Bay foothills. The room has a seating capacity of 200 and is available for a fee for campus and community use. For more information contact lipman_reservations@berkeley.edu.
Morrison Reading Room, Doe Library
The Morrison Library is one of the most historically and architecturally significant rooms in the Doe Library. Its luxurious setting may be used for Library-related meetings and receptions, and special events sponsored by UC organizations. Attendance at events held in the Morrison Library is limited to UC faculty, staff, students, and invited guests. The proposed event should have a scholarly or cultural focus which, preferably, relates to or highlights the Library's activities or collections. Requests should be submitted at least one month in advance to the Head of Morrison.
University of California, Berkeley Art Museum & Pacific Film Archive
The UC Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. The museum can offer a memorable setting for events and personal celebrations, from an elegant seated dinner to an informal barbeque. For business meetings and lectures, the museum offers the 234-seat Museum Theater as well as smaller spaces for more intimate presentations. For more information, contact the Visitor Services Department at love@berkeley.edu.
University Hall - Room 150
The campus is welcome to reserve room 150 University Hall for conferences, training sessions, and meetings. Room 150 contains a grand table that seats 30 and theater style seating for 68. You can reserve Room 150 through Cal Agenda, where you can also view its schedule, or through Room 150 Reservations (room150reservations@listlink.berkeley.edu)
UC Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive
The 34-acre, world-class Botanical Garden has more than 13,000 kinds of plants from around the world. The Conference Center, located in the heart of the Garden, has adjoining rooms (each with a kitchenette) accommodating 71 and 32 people. The two rooms open on to a large terrace overlooking the lush and gorgeous grounds. The Redwood Grove Amphitheater seats 100. (510) 642-3353.