University Hall

A cheerful meeting room with windows overlooking a landscaped patio

With floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a landscaped patio, University Hall is a cheerful setting for celebrations including small wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 150 people. With built in AV and 100% opacity shades along all its windows, this room also makes a great meeting room.

Does this room look familiar to you? Perhaps you ate here when on campus–it was formerly a D’Amico & Sons cafe for many years!

University Hall Capacities & Floorplans

Reception

180

Theater

150

Plated Dining

150

Buffet Dining

120

Classroom

96

Conference

36

Conference U

30

University Hall Features

2060 sq. feet
Copper podium
Built-in projector and screen
Lapel microphone
Handheld wireless microphone
Podium and microphone
Floor-to-ceiling windows with shades

Direct TV
Internet
Lighting choices
Background music
Terrazzo floor
Landscaped outdoor patio that seats 96

University Hall Room Rental

$1,800

$100/hour for rental beyond 6 hours

$50/hour if outside of M-F 7am to 6pm

Picture your event here…

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See for Yourself

This two-minute video showcases our beautiful venue and its many conveniences for local, regional, and national events.

Posing with Goldy Gopher — University Events

As the premier event venue on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus, our team helps facilitate more than 400 University events a year including graduations, faculty trainings, poster sessions and alumni gatherings.

Three people at a conference — Conferences

With a built-in stage and AV including 2 large screens and virtual streaming capabilities, Memorial Hall is a great room for a conference keynote address and large meetings.

Wedding couple outside McNamara — Weddings

Having earned a spot in the Top 50 Places to Get Married in the U.S. by Brides magazine, our Memorial Hall is a stunning backdrop for weddings up to 400 guests. University Hall is an intimate setting for celebrations up to 150 people.

Gala table setting — Galas

When combined with adjacent rooms for check-in and silent auction, Memorial Hall is perfect for fundraising galas or large holiday parties. Along with an adjacent parking ramp and connected hotel, McNamara has many conveniences.