Recurring Events Policy
Student Organizations may request one event to occur multiple times (a meeting or practice for example). Student Life reserves the right to evaluate the potential conflicts on high usage spaces and prime times requested and limit approval of those spaces. Various buildings on campus have restrictions on the number of recurring events that can be scheduled at a time. This does not include special events.
- Residence Life allows for 6 recurrences to be scheduled at a time
- Student Union allows for no more than 2 per week lasting no longer than 4 hours total
- Conference Services allows for no more than 2 per week lasting no longer than 4 hours total, able to request 8 weeks at a time
- Classroom Scheduling allows for no more than 2 per week lasting no longer than 4 hours total
- Student Life Spaces (SLB Gym & SLC) allows for no more than 16 recurrences to be scheduled at a time
Basic Indoor Set Up Descriptions
Banquet
This type of set up is ideal for food based events. Each round table can seat up to 6-8 people.
Boardroom Style
This type of set up is ideal for small discussion groups with easy lines of communication between all members.
Classroom Style
The setup works well with formal presentations and still allows for some audience dialogue
Hollow Square
This type of set up is ideal for brainstroming sessions or for groups that do not have a designated presenter. Good communication lines are present for each participant.
Presentation/U Shape
This type of set up allows for conversation between the presenter and audience and between the audience members themselves. Typically this type of set works best with no more than twenty people.
Spaces
Brookens Auditorium
Brookens Auditorium has a capacity of 190 and fixed seating with tablet arms, Check-in Tables are available, but no changes can be made to the set up of the room.
Classrooms
UIS has a number of classrooms that are available for use. Please note that food or drink is not allowed in classrooms and set up stays as is in these spaces.
Diversity Center
The Diversity Center is one of the most comfy and relaxing spaces on campus. The Diversity Center offers lounge seating and can accomodate up to 50 people.
LRH Greatroom
The LRH Greatroom is one of the most popular reservable spaces on campus. This space can accomodate a variety of diverse events from talents shows, group discussions, dances and much more. The Greatroom has movable tables and chairs that allow for groups to set-up the space suitable for their needs.
LRH Seminar Room II
Need a place for a small group meeting? With a capacity of 8, The LRH Seminar room offers a intimate setting that is often ideal for many students.
North/South Quad
The North Quad is one of the most highly travelled areas on campus since is located at the hub of campus between UHB, PAC, Brookens, and the Health Science Building
SLB GYM
One of the most popular spaces for student organizations to host activities. On any given day you may find a dodgeball game, basketball game, dance practice, volleyball game, trivia night, and other activities being held in this space.
Res Hall Quad
The Residence Hall Quad is situated between Lincoln Residence Hall and Founders Residence Hall. This location is perfect for events with a focus on programming for first year and sophomore students.
