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E VENTS MA D E S IMPLE With its vibrant 210-acre campus, the historic University of Central Oklahoma campus is the perfect place for your next conference, formal event or summer camp. Events hosted on the UCO campus will have no shortage of spaces and amenities to meet their needs, as the campus boasts a classical ballroom, a modern food-hall style dining venue, a variety of modest meeting rooms across campus, as well as a full-service print and mail shop, bank and bookstore.
City Zoo and the lively Bricktown Entertainment District. Central’s convenient location provides easy access to shopping and the restaurants that make up OKC’s unique and upand-coming culinary variety - all less than a 15-minute drive.
Central’s dedicated events staff is available daily to help guests custom create event experiences that utilize the best our campus has to offer. UCO’s promise of “Events Made Simple” is brought to life through customer service that As part of the ever-growing Oklahoma metropolitan area, takes the stress out of event planning, allowing guests to UCO’s campus offers guests proximity to notable landmarks enjoy every moment of the event and ensuring that even the and attractions like Route 66, the family-friendly Oklahoma smallest detail is implemented with expertise.
TH E GRAND BA LLR OOM The largest and most versatile space in the Nigh University Center is the Grand Ballroom. As one of the largest ballrooms in the Oklahoma City metro area, it is an ideal location for formal events with its soaring ceilings, stunning chandeliers and classic wood paneling. Dividers can transform the ballroom into three separate sections, opening up the possibilities for how to use this space. S Q.F T.
S E AT I N G C A PA C I T Y
9,000
Theatre: 600 (or 200 per section) | Class: 450 (or 150 per section) | Banquet: 525 (or 175 per section) 3
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TH E NIGH U NIV ER S IT Y C EN T ER H O S T S A VAR I E T Y O F S PAC E S O P T IMA L FOR MEETIN GS A N D C ONF ER E N C E S O N C AM P US . All rooms are equipped with top-of-the-line audio-visual equipment to support presentations and hybrid meetings. Most rooms can be custom arranged to maximize the space for each event, and a team of event technicians are always on standby to ensure events are a success.
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Constitution Hall is an impressive auditorium that has played host to a number of impressive guests ranging from Pulitzer Prize winners to Grammy Award winners. Featuring stacked seating with folding tablet desks, this space is ideal for anything from presentations to performances and everything in between.
Premium rooms are located throughout the Nigh University Center and feature updated design elements. Named after prestigious Oklahomans, past and present, these rooms provide an elevated experience for luncheons and special occasions.
Standard room options are located throughout the Nigh University Center on the second, third, and fourth floors. These modest rooms are excellent for a distraction-free meeting or breakout session, as part of a larger conference or camp.
AV E R A G E SQ. FT.
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AV E R A G E SEATIN G CAPACITIES
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C O -O P CO-OP Esports and Gaming Arena is a 5,700-square-foot arena dedicated to the growing gaming community at UCO and the OKC Metro area. Equipped with 48 custom PCs, two virtual reality booths, a variety of gaming consoles and a growing library of tabletop games, the arena is designed as a holistic gaming experience for enthusiasts at every level. The arena houses seating for more than 75 spectators; a stage with state-of-the-art lighting, a sound system and a large video wall; and, a special catering menu, designed around gamers’ tastes, bringing the experience full circle. To learn more about CO-OP, visit www.coopgamingarena.com
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O. A .R.
WELLNESS CENTER
Located on the banks of beautiful Lake Arcadia, the Outdoor Adventure Recreation Center provides guests an opportunity to explore the natural environments found in the metro area with access to beaches and hiking and biking trails. The OAR is equipped with a zip line, mountain bikes, paddle boards, and single and tandem kayaks, plus outdoor seating areas and an indoor conference room. The OAR Challenge Course also is available for team-building activities and leadership training, with a coordinator on hand to tailor the course to the needs of the group.
The Wellness Center is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with cardio equipment, free weights and strength equipment, as well as an indoor running track, basketball courts and a rock wall. The professional staff at the Wellness Center provide a variety of health and wellness programs and manage the on-campus physician’s office in partnership with OU Physicians.
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DINING DESIGNED LE D BY LO CA L C U LIN A RY PION E E R CH EF MELO DIE T HOR NT ON, C C C , TH E CATERING T EA M AT U C O I S D E DICATED T O C R A F T IN G MEN US TH AT A RE M EMOR A BLE A ND D E L ICIO US F OR EV ERY EV ENT. Central’s team of culinary experts can accommodate for any group size, theme or individual guest requirement, with a customizable range of options, from boxed lunches to themed buffets and elegant, served meals. Optional alcohol service is available at limited locations around campus. Throughout your event, teams of servers will be on hand to provide superior catering service, from beginning to end.
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Guests will find an abundance of dining options conveniently scattered across campus. Ranging from popular chains – such as Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A – to campus originals like 1890 Metropolitan Café, Sidelines Sports Grill and the all-youcare-to-eat dining hall Ayers Kitchen, there is something to suit every taste available in easy walking distance.
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Ayers Kitchen is a modern dining hall with 13 different serving stations, each with varying menus. The hall features standard offerings, like pizza, hamburgers and sandwiches, alongside madeto-order salads and rotating homestyle and global entrees, ensuring there’s something for everyone each visit.
The Food Court, located in the Nigh University Center, is home to ChickFil-A, made-to-order taco and sandwich locations – Tu Taco and Second Street Subs – and Flatire Burgers, a local burger favorite. Rounding out the offerings is Sushi with Gusto, which prepares a range of fresh sushi favorites daily.
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Guests can discover unique dining locations in all corners of campus. Pegasus Café, featuring a menu of espressos and smoothies, is located in the Liberal Arts building. With its menu of sports grill staples like wings, burgers, and wraps, Sidelines Sports Grill is found within the University Suites and is open late into the night. Fast-casual dining favorite 1890 Metropolitan Café S TA R B UC K S hosts a menu of loaded macs, hot Campus wouldn’t be complete withsandwiches and specialty salads and out Starbucks, found within the Nigh is found in the Nigh University Center University Center. The expansive menu steps away from the Food Court. of traditional and seasonal favorites is always available, as are several origi-
Located in the Nigh University Center and Max Chambers Library, the Markets are stocked with snacks, bottled drinks, coffee and grab-and-go salads and sandwiches, plus toiletries and medications. With two easily accessible locations, the Market is an easy stop for a nals created by the talented student barista staff. Whether starting the day snack between conference sessions. or grabbing a pick-me-up, Starbucks is always a lively spot for a visit.
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SU MMER CA MPS A R E A S PEC IALT Y E V E N T AT TH E UNIVERS IT Y OF C EN T R A L O K L AH O M A. After experiencing the dedicated staff and quality on-campus facilities, summer camp groups return to Central year after year. Each tailored camp experience utilizes the full extent of the university’s services, including meeting spaces, recreational areas, housing options and specialty catering and dining. For the larger spaces and more unique event types typical of summer camps, the university’s expert multimedia services team is available to craft custom solutions according to each event’s needs.
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O UT DO O R S PAC E S
The 90,000-square-foot field house hosts several large-scale events throughout the year, including commencement ceremonies, homecoming events and national speakers, and also serves as the home for Central’s basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. As the largest event space on campus, Hamilton Field House can be equipped with staging and audio-visual capabilities for events as large as 3,000 people, including a seating arrangement for up to 1,400 on the ground floor.
No campus is complete without an array of outdoor spaces to allow for meetings and relaxation. Multiple large open fields exist on UCO’s campus and can be booked for outdoor activities like field days, outdoor movies and more. Capable of being outfitted with staging and audio-visual capabilities, outdoor fields and amphitheaters provide a stimulating alternative location for breakout sessions and events. 11
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HOUSING OPTIONS
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W ES T H AL L
M UR DAUG H H AL L
West Hall is a traditional-style residence hall with double occupancy rooms and community bathrooms. Located close to Ayers Kitchen, the main dining facility on campus, this 1960s-era residence hall features a spacious lobby and open courtyards for large group gatherings. Just to the south of the hall are recreation courts for guests to utilize for
Historic Murdaugh Hall is a traditional-style residence hall with double occupancy rooms and community bathrooms. Opened in 1937 and updated in 2017, this building is the crown jewel of campus housing at UCO. A central location, combined with stunning architecture and modern updates, lets guests experience a piece of Oklahoma
even more outdoor activities.
history during their stay.
UCO’s campus is home to five distinct residence halls that provide a place of respite for guests during an engaging camp or conference. With over 1,500 rooms available, plus complimentary wireless internet, laundry facilities and housekeeping services, the halls can accommodate even the largest and most active groups.
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The Transformative Learning Quadrangle is a modern residence hall with pods of double occupancy rooms surrounding semi-private bathrooms. Designed with an abundance of community spaces and amenities like a movie room, community kitchen and creative suite, the Quad allows groups to centralize their breakout sessions in
The University Suites is a suite-style residence hall with double occupancy rooms and private and jack-and-jill style bathroom options for the more privacy-minded groups. Nearby is the Wellness Center and a pair of basketball and volleyball courts, as is a sports grill-styled gathering area equipped with a stage and state-of-the-art light-
The University Commons offers twobed and four-bed apartment options, all with two bathrooms. Each apartment features a full kitchen, laundry facilities, balconies and complete furnishings for the living room, dining room and bedrooms. This residence hall is a great option for groups who may have a longer term stay on campus as part of
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A SIM PLE A N D ELEGA NT W EDDI N G E X P E R I E N C E AWAI T S AT T H E SCENIC CA MPU S OF T HE U NIVE R S I T Y O F C E N T R AL O K L AH O M A. S IMPL I F I E D P L AN N I N G Couples who book with UCO will experience a simple process, as event coordinators offer step-by-step guidance on choosing the perfect space for the rehearsal, ceremony or reception and the crafting of a custom menu. Complimentary to each wedding is a bridal suite and set-up services to make the planning process even simpler.
C A MP US V E N UE S Indoor and outdoor spaces on campus are perfect for intimate or large gatherings, and the picturesque campus is ideal for wedding photographs to capture the special day. Unique locations like the historic Y-Chapel of Song and The Terrace at the Nigh are hidden gems that give weddings a charming quality, while the largest wedding venue on campus, the Grand Ballroom makes an elegant statement with its classic design.
T HE C H K |C E N T R AL B O AT H O US E This American Architecture Award-winning venue is beautifully placed on the banks of the Oklahoma River, and with its waterfront views, it truly is a place where art meets the river in Oklahoma City. Echoing the musical themes of rhythm, flow and movement in its design, this modern event venue is designed with gold skylights, soaring glass panels and floors so polished they evoke a sense of walking on water. Photo courtesy of Artform
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AD D ITIO N AL SER VICES
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Day-Of Event Coordination 15
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