Ski-U-Mah Room
A mid-size versatile meeting room
Ski-U-Mah (pronounced SKY-u-ma) is a centrally-located mid-size room with multiple entrances that make it very versatile when used as part of large events in the conference center. By itself, this room is perfect for small and mid-size meetings and dinners. University of Minnesota Alumni Association past and present presidents are featured on the back wall.
Ski-U-Mah Room Capacities & Floorplans
Ski-U-Mah Room Features
- 1130 sq. ft.
- 8’ x 12’ screen
- Data and video projector
- Podium with microphone
- Lapel microphone
- Handheld wireless microphone
- Internet
- Computer connection
- Direct TV
- Coat closet
- Lighting choices
- Display ledges
- Background Music
Ski-U-Mah Room Rental
$900
additional hours @ $50/hour for rental beyond 6 hours
after hours @ $50/hour if outside of M-F 7am to 6pm
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What does Ski-U-Mah mean?
According to the U’s Marching Band Centennial Book, “Minnesota Hats Off to Thee,” rugby captain John Adams coined the phrase in 1884 after seeing a group of Dakota boys cheering on a canoe race and yelling, “Ski-Yoo!” the Dakota word for victory. Adams took a particular liking to the words, so he incorporated them into a song for the athletic teams. He added “Mah” so it rhymed with the traditional college fight song lyrics “rah, rah, rah.” The word is pronounced SKY-u-mah. Read more.