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Whether you’re a faculty or staff member or outside sponsor looking to host an event, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s Office of College Events can help you select from ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s campus facilities and assist with planning, promoting and catering your event.

An Ideal Place to Hold Your Event

Centrally located in Rhode Island's capital city, ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s 180-acre campus offers big-city advantages for anyone who is hosting an event. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ is only minutes away from downtown Providence, a half-hour drive from Newport, an hour drive from Boston and a three-hour drive from New York City. 

Versatile Meeting Spaces

Moreover, our facilities accommodate a wide range of events and community group activities. ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ’s meeting spaces include:

• Alger Hall 110, a multipurpose room
• Donovan Dining Center, with a 750 seating capacity
• Gaige Hall 100, an auditorium with a 340 seating capacity
• Gaige Hall 200, a multipurpose room for up to 80 seating capacity
• Helen Forman Theatre, a black-box theater with a 200 seating capacity
• Roberts Hall Auditorium, with a 943 seating capacity
• Sapinsley Hall, with a 422 seating capacity and a concert shell for seating up to 120 performers

Services Provided

Service providers include:

• Catering - Donovan Dining Center
• AV and Technology Support - User Support Services
• Facilities & Operations
• Student Union
• Security and Safety