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The Memorial Union has 15 indoor rooms — ranging from board and conference rooms to presentation spaces to large-scale reception venues — that are available to the OSU and greater off-campus community. For outdoor events, the Memorial Union Quad and Student Experience Center Plaza are available for student organizations and OSU Departments to host tabling activities or larger events.
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Air-conditioning*
Wireless connection (ask our reservations office for details)
Audio-Visual equipment
Phone connection
Side tables for catering
Flip chart easel with paper and markers
*The Memorial Union Ballroom is not air-conditioned.
For an up-to-date guide to our policies, click here.
Monday - Thursday from 8am – 11pm, Friday 8am – 4pm
Monday - Thursday from 8am – 11pm, Friday 8am – 4pm
Friday 4pm - 11pm, Sat. & Sun 8 am - 11pm
Alcohol Registration forms should be submitted to the Office of Risk Management at least three weeks prior to the event.
While battery-operated candles are encouraged, in some instances candles and open flame decorative lighting may be approved and granted an operational permit.
The recreational use of unmanned aircraft systems including drones over the MU Quad, SEC Plaza and inside MU-owned buildings is prohibited. For inquiries, contact the OSU Office of Research.
For an up-to-date list of approved catering companies, click here.
Food Policies Outdoor Food Policies Pepsi Products
If you are a new user, you'll need to register first to make a reservation. At the login screen, enter your ONID email and choose your department on the next page.
The MU Online Reservations System is for OSU faculty, staff and students. Only OSU emails are accepted.
After you have signed in for the first time, MU staff will review and activate your account for reservations at the MU. If you need assistance or have questions, please email Reservations@oregonstate.edu.
Ground Level
Hardwood floor, Stage
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or reservations@oregonstate.edu.
Ground Level
Circle of Chairs (42) | Classroom with AV (60) | Classroom w/out AV (60) | Hollow Square (54) | Reception | Rectangles (114) | Round Tables with AV (72) | Round Tables w/out AV (96) | Theater-style with AV (110) | Theater-style w/out AV (120) | U-Shape with AV (36) | Empty room
Mezzanine Level
Use of the Horizon Lounge
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or reservations@oregonstate.edu.
Mezzanine Level
For more information on possible set-ups, contact MU Reservations + Events at (541) 737-2416 or reservations@oregonstate.edu.
First Floor
Foyer/reception area, Talisman Room access, balcony access from foyer
The Leadership Center was created with funds donated by the family of Joyce Goudy Powell, a successful OSU alumnus whose life was tragically cut short. Joyce believed the experience she gained from involvement with MU activities and programs gave her the skills she needed to succeed; hence creation of a space dedicated to providing leadership opportunities.
Standard Set-up (60) | Standard Round Tables (44) | 4ft Round Tables (36) | 5ft Round Tables (40) | Circle of Chairs (30) | Classroom-style (42) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception-style | U-Shape (21)
First Floor
Conference table for 6, soft seating for 10, foyer/reception area, Journey Room access, balcony access from foyer
This space is designed for face‐to‐face dialogue and is normally a technology‐free space. It is luxuriously appointed with soft leather seating and a small conference table.
First Floor
Presentation Package + Video Conferencing
Classroom-style (50) | Reception-style | Rounds and Theater (92) | Theater (100) | U-Shape (30) | 5ft Round Tables (72)
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 207
This room is dedicated to the 15.5 million U.S. residents who identify as Asian and/or Pacific Islander.
Standard set-up (50) | 4ft Round Tables (35) | 5ft Round Tables (35) | Circle of Chairs (28) | Classroom-style (27) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception
Second Floor
Informal soft-seating, connecting interior doors to 206 + 208
This uniquely appointed conference room is dedicated in honor of the first MU Director, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and World War 1 hero, Major Edward C. Allworth.
Second Floor
Connecting interior door to 207
La Raza literally translates to “the race” and denotes this room’s dedication to people of Latin, Hispanic, Chicano, and Mexican heritages. Renowned Mexican artist Hector Hernandez designed and painted a mural created specifically for this space.
Standard set-up (50) | 4ft Round Tables (35) | 5ft Round Tables (35) | Circle of Chairs (30) | Classroom-style (36) | Hollow Square (30) | Reception
Second Floor
Standard set-up (36) | Hollow Square (25) | U-Shape (21)
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 211 and 213
This room is dedicated to the memory and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., (January 15, 1929‐April 4, 1968). Martin Luther King, Jr. was an American clergyman, activist and prominent leader in the African American civil rights movement.
Second Floor
Connecting interior doors to 212
Pan‐Afrikan is a term that seeks unification of all people of the African Diaspora. “Sankofa” symbolizes people taking from their past what is good and using it to make positive changes in their future. This room honors this culture and belief.
Standard set-up (50) | Standard Round Tables (36) | 4ft Round Tables (30) | Circle of Chairs (32) | Classroom-style (36) | Hollow Square (30) | U-Shape (21) | Reception
Second Floor
Two glass white boards with markers
Standard set-up (24) | Classroom-style (24) | U-Shape (21)
Second Floor
Doors to Main Lounge balcony, fireplace (no fires permitted), informal soft seating
Jack F. Porter, Class of 1912, was an original MU Board of Directors member and served on the Board until his death in 1983. This formal conference room is dedicated in his memory.
Second Floor
Doors to Main Lounge balcony, fireplace (no fires permitted), informal soft seating
This meeting space includes round tables and is dedicated to the memory of George Stevens, MU Director, 1963‐1990.
Between the new SEC and the MU, the plaza features a rain-proof overhead structure that enables groups and events use of outdoor space even during inclement weather.
