BOSTON Your private event Boston’s public university
Welcome Welcome to UMass Boston—an exceptional place to meet! Our campus offers a variety of event and conference spaces to fit any budget, with magnificent views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor. We are pleased to offer our facilities to organizations, corporations, and individuals looking to host meetings and events of all sizes.
‘‘Umass Boston was the perfect space for our conference needs. The entire staff was attentive, flexible, and detail oriented. Our participants were in awe of the views and seamless experience they received.’’ – S. Zuflacht, Teach Plus
Quick Facts Location
Consider hosting your next meeting, training, gala, or special event in our modern and technology-rich environment. Our rates are competitive and we offer special discounts to nonprofit organizations.
UMass Boston is located on Columbia Point and is just minutes from downtown Boston and Logan International Airport. Our scenic waterfront campus is adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate.
Parking and Transportation
Contact Information
UMass Boston is easily accessible by public transportation. The university offers a free shuttle service between the campus and the MBTA Red Line JFK/UMass Boston station. For those who drive, there’s a free shuttle to and from our Bayside lot, which accommodates over 1,200 vehicles.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Our friendly staff is available to assist you in planning your meeting or special event. Contact us today to learn more about our facility or to schedule a visit.
Office of Event Services
Highlights
Campus Center, Upper Level 330 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125
UMass Boston offers meeting and event space for 10 to 650 participants to fit any budget. The majority of rooms offer stateof-the-art technology, including built-in audiovisual equipment, LCD projectors, plasma-screen TVs, teleconferencing, and highspeed wireless Internet access. Specialized audiovisual services are available from UMass Boston’s Video Production Center for an additional fee.
Phone: 617.287.4800 Fax: 617.287.4810 www.umb.edu/event_services
Artwork: © Wilson Architects and Jeff Stikeman from Architectural Art 3
Atriums and Terraces
Atriums and terraces located in the Campus Center and in the brand-new Integrated Sciences Complex offer light and airy event spaces with an abundance of natural light and breathtaking views, perfect for sunset cocktail receptions.
The 8,100-square-foot ballroom located in our architecturally unique Campus Center features floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with natural sunlight. The ballroom can accommodate up to 450 guests for a plated banquet.
“A big thank-you to the Event Services team at UMass Boston for all their help with our conference. We had a great turnout and received very positive feedback! All of the campus staff were so kind and helpful, and it made our busy day much easier.” – M. Flynn, Mass Technology Leadership Council
Integrated Sciences Complex | © Robert Benson Photography
ISC Atrium First Floor
University Hall Atrium
Campus Center Terrace
ISC Atrium First Floor
Campus Center Terrace
Campus Center Terrace
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The Ballroom
Multipurpose Spaces
From banquets and receptions to conferences and trade shows, our versatile event spaces were designed for your multipurpose needs. As an added bonus, many of our event spaces feature breathtaking views of the city skyline and Boston Harbor.
Preset Meeting Spaces/Auditoriums
We offer a variety of preset meeting rooms, auditoriums, and classroom spaces, to accommodate from 10 to 500 guests.
“First I want to thank you for the incredible job done by the staff. Everyone was tremendously impressed, not just with the facilities, which are of course spectacular, but by the wonderful care we received from everyone cheerfully, too.” – J. Carlon, UMass Boston Classics Department
University Dining Club
Alumni Lounge
Campus Center 3545
University Hall 1100
University Hall 2310
University Hall 2300
Point Lounge
Ryan Lounge
Campus Center 3540
Classroom
Classroom
ISC 1400
ISC 3300
Campus Center 2545
Campus Center 2540
ISC 2003
“Thank you so much for going above and beyond for our press event. You helped make our event a success.” – S. Lederer, Ogilvy Washington
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Explore our meeting and event spaces and select the one that best meets your needs. Lecture
Audiovisual Services UMass Boston offers state-of-the-art technology, including LCD projectors, plasma-screen TVs, teleconferencing, and high-speed wireless Internet access. The majority of these services are easily accessed by touch-screen panels and are complimentary to our guests. Specialized audiovisual services are available through UMass Boston’s Video Production Center for an additional fee.
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Boardroom
Classroom
Reception
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120 160/200 350/400 550/600 N/A 75 75 160 30
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MULTIPURPOSE SPACES
Square Feet
Capacities
Alumni Lounge Ballroom 1 Section Ballroom 2 Sections Ballroom 3 Sections Large Conference Room 3300 Large Conference Room 3545/40 Point Lounge Ryan Lounge Small Conference Room 2545/40
1,600 sq. ft. 2,700 sq. ft. 5,400 sq. ft. 8,100 sq. ft. 700 sq. ft. 847 sq. ft. 900 sq. ft. 4,032 sq. ft. 367 sq. ft.
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PRESET MEETING SPACES
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Capacities
Classrooms ISC Conference Room 1400 ISC Conference Room 2003
— 597 sq. ft. 383 sq. ft.
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Lipke Small Science Snowden University Hall 1110 University Hall 2300 University Hall 2310
4,063 sq. ft. 1,430 sq. ft. 3,090 sq. ft. 5,565 sq. ft. 2,335 sq. ft. 2,355 sq. ft.
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ATRIUMS AND TERRACES
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Capacities
Campus Center Terrace ISC Atrium First Floor ISC Atrium Second Floor ISC Atrium Third Floor University Hall Atrium
2,600 sq. ft. 2,190 sq. ft. 750 sq. ft. 1,470 sq. ft. 3,305 sq. ft.
200 200 N/A 100 N/A
96 96 N/A 48 N/A
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AUDITORIUMS
Outdoor Spaces Campus Center
Whether you are looking for the perfect place for your company clambake or other signature large-scale event, our outdoor spaces offer variety with panoramic views of Boston Harbor. We are also excited to announce that construction of our new Campus Center Lawn is underway.
Integrated Sciences Complex
Campus Center Lawn
Catering Services UMass Boston Catering is committed to making your event a success. Our team of catering professionals is available to assist you with planning every aspect of your event. We offer creative menus, elegant presentations, and thoughtful service to provide your guests with an exceptional experience. Our Presidential and Executive Catering Guide features local menu items created especially by our chefs that are sure to wow and excite your guests. Every UMass Boston catered event is carefully planned and executed to minimize its impact on the environment. Our goal is to provide you with the freshest selection of local and sustainable ingredients, beautifully presented and delivered by our highly trained staff as we strive to exceed the expectations of each and every guest. When using disposable products, all items are either compostable or recyclable. Additionally, we work with Campus Kitchens at UMass Boston to donate any leftover food, as appropriate, to Boston-area food pantries and shelters. Food not able to be donated is composted. We pride ourselves on being able to meet everyone’s catering needs. In addition, as part of our commitment to health and wellness, our menus feature a wide variety of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items. Kosher meals are also available upon request.
Catering Sales Office
Campus Center, Lower Level, Room 536 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Phone: 617.287.5114 Catering is available Monday – Sunday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. with additional hours available upon request. For information on advance notice, catering policies, to make a booking, or to see a menu, please visit our catertrax website at www.umassboston.catertrax.com An artist’s rendering of the Campus Center Lawn. 11
OFFICE OF EVENT SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 100 Morrissey Boulevard Campus Center, Upper Level 330 Boston, MA 02125-3393 phone: 617.287.4800 fax: 617.287.4810 www.umb.edu/event_services