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East and West Conference Rooms

The East and West Conference Rooms on the fourth floor are used for a wide variety of events. Mirror images of each other, the Conference Rooms are set up auditorium style with a lectern at the front of the room. Excellent spaces for meetings, lectures, receptions, meals, and as conference breakout rooms. Terrace access is available just outside of these rooms.

Conference room in the Rackham Building with rows of tables and chairs, and sunlight filtering through the curtains.

Classroom Style Setup

A conference room in the Rackham Building with circular tables and chairs arranged around each table, ready for a meeting or event.

Banquet Style Setup

A rectangular conference table set up in a formal meeting room within the Rackham Building, featuring patterned carpet and traditional decor.

Hollow Square Setup

Conference room in the Rackham Building with a large table, chairs, and a fireplace.

U-shape Setup

An empty conference room in the Rackham Building with rows of black chairs and a patterned carpet.

Lecture Style Setup

East and West Conference Room Use Rates
Group No Food Food
U-M Student Organizations No Charge $23
University Departments and Programs $139 $216
Non-university Organizations $257 $426

Room use rates are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Seating Capacity

East and West Conference Room Setup Types and Capacities
Setup Type Max Capacity
Classroom Style 24
Cleared Room 50
Hollow Square 32
Lecture Style without Reception 50
Lecture Style with Reception 50
Reception 50
Rounds with 6 chairs 36
Rounds with 8 chairs 48
U-Shaped 24

Equipment Available

  • Ethernet Access
  • Video Projector
  • Slide Projector
  • Document Camera
  • DVD Player
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Cassette Player
  • Permanent Projection Screen
  • Speaker phone (for campus, local, or calling card calls)
  • Archival audio recording capabilities

Other Amenities

  • New drapes
  • Solar shades for light control
  • New custom designed carpet
  • Refurbished light fixtures
  • New sound System

Room Limitations

  • Per State of Michigan Fire Law the capacity of this room is limited to 50 for all events
  • Perimeter furniture must remain in room

U-M Student Organizations

If a student organization fails to cancel a room reservation at least 14 days prior to the scheduled event (45 days for the Amphitheatre and/or Assembly Hall), the group will be charged for the University Department No Food rate.