Special Event Spaces
Don Morris Room
The Don Morris Room is the largest of the rooms in the Student Center. It is designed for a variety of uses such as banquets, large conferences, seminars and entertainment events including dances, concerts and other functions.
| Type of Event | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | $ 450.00 | 600 |
| Workshop | $ 450.00 | 400 |
| Dinner | $ 450.00 | 450 |
| Dance* | $1,500.00 | 450 |
| Prom* | $1,500.00 | 450 |
| Wedding Reception* | $ 1,500.00 | 450 |
*Plus one Marshall University Public Safety Officer at the organization’s expense. If the group is charging an admission or vendor fee, the rental cost will increase by $300. Wedding Receptions, Dances and Proms include a 2-day Rental.
*Gold Chiavari chairs are an alternative option to standard chairs for $2 per chair up to 250 people.
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BE-5 Multipurpose Room
The BE-5 Multipurpose Room is suitable for meetings, banquets, wedding receptions, job fairs, conferences and lectures. The main facility (BE-5) is a 4,000 square foot room suitable for groups up to 240 persons. It boasts state of the art technology including smart classroom capabilities, a multimedia podium, wired ethernet network connection at the podium, wireless networking throughout the room, 5 high definition projection systems, a 52″ LCD television in the foyer that can be synced with the video feed from the main room, and programmable lighting that can be dimmed by remote control.
A separate reception area, complete with seating and a coat room, serves as a foyer to the main room.
| Type of Event | Cost | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Lecture | $ 350.00 | 260 |
| Workshop | $ 350.00 | 240 |
| Dinner | $ 350.00 | 240 |
| Dance* | $1,000.00 | 200 |
| Wedding Reception* | $1,000.00 | 200 |
| Prom | $1,000.00 | 200 |
*Plus one Marshall University Public Safety Officer at organization’s expense. If the group is charging an admission or vendor fee, the rental cost will increase by $200. Wedding Receptions, Dances and Proms include a 2-day Rental.
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Shawkey Dining Room
The Shawkey Dining Room is located off the Don Morris Room and is designed to accommodate a variety of functions such as small banquets, receptions, and conferences.
Shawkey Dining Room is $300.00.
- Lecture capacity – 100
- Dinner capacity – 70
- Board Room capacity – 48
John Marshall Dining Room
The John Marshall Room is located off the Don Morris Room and overlooks the Marshall University campus. It is a formal dining room and only used for formal dining occasions including banquets, dinners, and receptions. This facility is available Fridays and Saturdays during business hours or can be rented on weekends for special events.
John Marshall Dining Room is $350.00 with a capacity for 80 individuals.
John Spotts Room
John Spotts Room, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center, is the perfect setting for small dinners and meetings. The room also includes an 80” monitor for presentations and private restroom facilities. The capacity is 22.
Cost: $250
Other Available Spaces
East Side Facilities
These include Don Morris Room, Shawkey Dining Room, John Marshall Room and John Spotts Room. If all these facilities are reserved for an event, cost will be $850.00 ($500.00 savings).
Other Meeting Facilities include:
| MSW 2W22 | Workshop Set-Up | Capacity 75 | $150 |
| MSC 2W37 | Lecture | Capacity 40 | $75 |
| MSC 2E10 | Conference Table | Capacity 30 | $60 |
| MSC 2W9 | Conference Table | Capacity 12 | $45 |
| MSC 2W10 | Conference Table | Capacity 12 | $45 |
| MSC 2W19 | Conference Table | Capacity 14 | $100 |
| Marco’s | Lecture | Capacity 100-150 | $50 |
| Lobby/Plaza | Table | — | $150 |
| Lobby | Reception | — | $300 |
| Plaza** | Reception | — | $250 |
**Additional costs may be applied based on set-up needs.
Spaces for Conferences
Towers Pricing
University rate
- Double – $31.27
- Single – $41.70
Non-University rate
- Double – $33.34
- Single – $44.46
Commons Pricing
University rate
- Double – $37.07
- Single – $48.66
Non-University rate
- Double – $39.52
- Single – $51.87
Dining Hall Pricing
University rate
- Breakfast – $9.50
- Lunch – $11.00
- Dinner – $12.25
Additional Info
All events serving alcohol require one Marshall Police Officer at group’s expense. Four (4) hour minimum at $50.00 per hour.
Marshall-sanctioned events for Departments and Student Orgs have no charge when falling within business hours.
All proms require one Marshall Police Officer at group’s expense.
If an event involves a DJ and/or band, the break-down of equipment must be completed within two (2) hours after the conclusion of the event. A charge of $105.00 will be charged after these two (2) hours.
All food must be catered by Sodexo at peterson10@marshall.edu OR 304-696-2534.
All rooms have a TV monitor and can have a camera added for virtual capabilities.