1. East and West Conference Rooms

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.

Room Rates

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.

Room Setup Examples

  • A conference room with rows of black chairs facing forward, wooden paneled walls, a round mirror, and two wall-mounted lamps.
  • A conference room with an L-shaped table setup, empty chairs, a fireplace, and large windows with curtains.
  • A U-shaped conference table with chairs arranged around it in a room with wood-paneled walls, large windows, and decorative carpet.
  • A room with multiple round tables and chairs on a patterned carpet. The walls are wooden, and windows are covered with drapes.
  • A conference room with rows of empty tables and chairs, a lectern, large windows with curtains, and wall sconces, featuring a patterned carpet.

Contact Us

Hours: Facilities is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays.

  • Location
    0510 Rackham Building
    915 E. Washington St.
    Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070

  • Contact
    Phone: 734.764.8572
    Fax: 734.763.6622
    Email: [email protected]