Event Planners

Facilities

Regardless of the type of event you are planning, Central College is well-equipped to be your host. Offering everything from large open meeting spaces, specialized technology-rich classrooms, quality athletic facilities and delicious on-site catering, we look forward to working together to plan your event.

Graham Conference Center

The conference center is perfect for meetings that require a large group function and breakout capabilities. Also a popular wedding reception venue. Plentiful parking is available directly south of the conference center.

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
Banquet Room	4,345	600	490	224	400	112
Room #1	1,316	125	80	60	116	44
Room #2	425	30	24	20	36	18

Graham Annex

The Graham annex features a large meeting space that can be configured for a meal, reception, lecture, or classroom. In addition, the building houses a state-of-the-art board room that seats 20.

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
Board Room	500	—	—	—	—	20
Main Room	2,000	200	136	90	136	60

Bornt Plaza

Our gorgeous entry plaza provides spectacular outdoor meeting space. Your guests will enjoy mingling and connecting in this open courtyard.

Bornt Plaza

Maytag Student Center

The Maytag Student Center features an atrium lobby with multiple seating areas and a stone fireplace, Fred’s for dining or meeting, flexible and accessible meeting spaces and van Emmerik Theatre.

Maytag Student Center exterior

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
Boat Room	893	75	56	44	85	36
Moore Room	743	60	40	33	77	30
Weller Room	893	75	56	44	85	36
BMW Rooms	2,529	250	174	140	247	—
Hinga Room	254	—	—	—	—	8
Van Emmerik Studio	—	—	—	—	140	—

Roe Center

For any group interested in environmental sustainability, this is the building for your meeting! This state-of-the-art facility earned a platinum rating for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for its green roof, natural ventilating system, water collection and many other features. Some special features of this building are the dramatic outdoor space, including the green rooftop. Smart classrooms and flexible furnishings are available throughout the space.

Roe Center

Weller Center for Business & International Studies

The Weller Center for Business and International Studies features a large sunlit atrium for registration/reception, 9 smart classrooms including 2 computer classrooms and a board room. This facility can be used for breakout meetings, lectures and training sessions.

Weller Center for Business & International Studies

Central Market

Join us in our award-winning dining hall for your meeting! The president’s dining room seats 40 or holds 60 for a reception. For larger groups, our side rooms accommodate up to 128.

Central Market

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
President’s Dining Room	756	60	40	12	40	12
Rooms 104, 105, 106, 108	395	32	32	8	32	12
Room 104-108	1,580	128	128	40	128	—

Central Hall / Douwstra Auditorium

Recently updated, Douwstra Auditorium offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems for your presentation needs. Access to green room below the stage for more elaborate productions. The building connects to Central Hall with classrooms and other meeting space if desired.

Central Hall exterior

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
Douwstra Auditorium	—	—	—	—	636	—

The Chapel

Perfect for weddings, recitals and a variety of special events.

The Chapel and amphitheatre exterior

Room	Sq. Ft.	Reception
Sanctuary	—	—	—	—	225	—
Lower Level	1,183	75	72	36	60	36

Vermeer Science Center

The Vermeer Science Center provides a 102-seat theatre-style lecture hall, 18-seat board room and 10 classrooms for breakouts and this is a perfect space for conferences and meetings.

Cox-Snow Music Building

This venue is popular for speakers and, of course, musical performances with its 204-person auditorium. Classrooms are also available for breakout sessions.

Cox-Snow Music Building