Plan Your Next Event with Us!
The Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center features a variety of premium spaces for your next event, meeting, or special function in a variety of sizes. Spaces are available to alumni, University departments, and the general public. See below for detailed venue descriptions and pricing.
Please note: requesting a space does not guarantee you that day and time. Alumni staff will confirm that with you after the submission has been reviewed. For additional questions, please contact [email protected].

Catering Options
We are excited to introduce the new Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center Approved Catering Program options for our rental partners. When you choose one of our approved caterers, you also choose to support the Alumni Association! Please scroll the selection of caterers below.
If you plan to work with one of our approved caterers, please specify that you are an Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center event rental client in the notes or details section of the caterer’s order form, or be sure to mention it if ordering over the phone.
Outside Caterers

Mugs
Breakfast and lunch options that will enhance any event you may be hosting.

Ben and Jerry’s
Your place for the most euphoric ice cream in town – serving the best scoops, shakes, sundaes and custom cakes for your special day.

Lickskillet Catering
Our diverse palette and ability to create a menu that suits your personality and style is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Northern Colorado Catering
For 30 years, Northern Colorado Catering is committed to incredible catering experience. Our goal is to provide an exceptional experience to client no matter how big or small your event.
CSU Caterers
The Smith Alumni Center also partners with several internal caterers on campus. Click here for a list of vendors and menus.
Guests are also welcome to use outside caterers with a valid retail food license when renting space in the Smith Alumni Center.
Rental Rates and Inventory
Pricing Includes:
- Room rental with standard set-up/tear down
- Use of in-house furniture and equipment: tables, chairs, staging, podium, easels
- Basic AV: projector, TVs, house sound, microphones, Wi-Fi
- Facility event manager with on-site event day staff

Room Setups and Capacities
Event Hall
Banquet: 120 guests
Theater: 210 guests
Classroom: 110 guests
Seminar 1
Classroom: 48 guests
Seminar 2
Classroom: 60 guests
Seminar 1 & 2
Classroom: 110 guests
Banquet: 96 guests



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