Academic Event Center
YOUR HOME FOR ACADEMIC EVENTS
The Academic Event Center (AEC) at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ offers 5,111 square feet of customizable meeting space for students and employees. It includes tables, chairs, a stage, customizable airwalls, built-in audio-visual equipment, a small kitchen, and optional security services. The center can accommodate up to 340 people in various seating arrangements.
Outside individuals or groups may use the space, but to be eligible for use of this facility, the function must be sponsored or cosponsored by, and affiliated with, a recognized Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ department or registered student organization. Please note O.P. 61.07
BOOKING INFORMATION
All requests for the Academic Event Center, the University Center lobby & the third-floor
terrace should be submitted below.
Booking is currently free for Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ internal events, though fees are under review
for future charges. External parties must be sponsored by a Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ department in accordance
with O.P. 61.07. Requests should be made 2 weeks to 1 year in advance.
Booking Priorities/Example Events:
1. Academics and Research
Example: Interview Day for Schools, CME Conferences, Student Research Week
2. Service and outreach
Example: Red Bag Tours
3. People
Example: HR Award Ceremony
4. Other TTUS Institutions (TTU/Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵEP/TTUS/ASU)
Example: TTU System hosting a Health Care Panel with Elected Officials
5. Outside Parties
Example: American Heart Association (must be sponsored by a Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ department - please
note O.P. 61.07)
*IF your event falls on a weekend or after hours (Mon-Fri after 5pm) there MAY be additional
charges related to staffing
Before submitting your request, please call Amie Martinez at 806.743.2952 to check
for available dates!
If there is already an event scheduled for the same venue and same day please allow
a minimum of 3 hours for teardown/setup for the next event.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES & POLICIES
Events with alcohol require a security officer at $110/hour and must meet criteria set in HSC O.P. 72.16. You must also get approval from the Office of the President.
Tablecloths are not provided. Only tables and chairs, including cocktail tables.
Parking accommodations are available, with special arrangements for large events.
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The purple visitor parking lot directly north and east of the Conference Center has about 60 spaces
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If you have an event with more than 60 external guests that need parking (that do not already have a parking pass at Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ) and the event will occur before 5pm during the week, please complete a special event parking request. Note that bus parking is in lot F3.
View the (eRaider sign-in required): Not needed if event meets ONE of these three requirements:
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- Has less than 60 guests (we have enough parking to accommodate this)
- Occurs after 5pm (parking is not an issue after the workday is over)
- Consists of all Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ faculty/staff/students (these internal users already have parking and should park in their normally assigned lot before 5pm)
Contacts
- Building Setup: Johnny.Castellano@ttuhsc.edu
- Classroom Support: lyn.russell@ttuhsc.edu
- Audio & Visual Support: aaron.bryan@ttuhsc.edu
- Other: aec@ttuhsc.edu