Room and Event Spaces Provided by Event Planning Services
The Lory Student Center features an assortment of flexible spaces of varying sizes. Event spaces include the Grand Ballroom, Never No Summer, University Ballroom, and the LSC Theatre. Also available are 29 meeting rooms of varying sizes. All rooms can be set in various ways to accommodate event needs.
Grand Ballroom
The Grand Ballroom is a stunning, state-of-the-art event space located in the heart of Colorado State University’s campus. With its elegant design and stunning views of the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Ballroom is the perfect setting for any event, from weddings and department meetings to concerts and banquets. The room can be divided into smaller sections and the west section features western views of the historic Aggie ‘A’.
The Grand Ballroom features state-of-the-art technology. Four 16′ x 10′ screens are located on the north wall featuring Christie 3-chip DLP 11,550 lumen projectors and a fifth projector and screen is on the east wall. Lighting is provided by over 400 LED fixtures and 16 custom chandeliers. Performance lighting is available in many different configurations. The house sound system has over 50 speakers providing complete coverage of the room and concert audio systems are available from Technical Services. All systems can be operated from within four technical booths by student audio visual technicians.
Catering for events in all ballrooms is available upon request.
Never No Summer
Never No Summer is a medium sized ballroom located on the north side of the upper level. This carpeted ballroom is great for large lectures, workshop classrooms, banquets and resource fairs.
Never No Summer features two projectors and a house sound system for video and PowerPoint presentations. Additional audio, video, and lighting equipment is available upon request.
Nii-cii-biicei’i (Never No Summer)
The Arapaho Tribe’s name for this mountain range situated at the northwestern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park is Nii-cii-biicei’i (knee-jee-bee-jay-ĭ), which translates to Never No Summer. When the name was provided to the Colorado Geographic Board in 1914, it considered the word a double negative and difficult to pronounce in the English language. Thus, the word “no” was dropped from the name. Western colonization erased or altered many indigenous place names. In choosing Never No Summer as the name for this ballroom, we are restoring the rightful Arapaho name and respecting the Indigenous peoples whose ancestral homelands encompass this area. The Colorado State University Land Acknowledgement maintains the connection Native peoples and nations still have to this land, and the education and inclusion we must practice in recognizing our institutional history, responsibility, and commitment.
Catering for events in all ballrooms is available upon request.
University Ballroom
The University Ballroom is a small ballroom located on the north side of the upper level. This space can be booked for individual events, or paired with the attached University Lounge for a more versatile setting.
The University Ballroom features dual 90″ flat screen displays and house sound system for video and PowerPoint presentations. Additional audio, video, and lighting equipment is available upon request.
Catering for events in all ballrooms is available upon request.
Pricing and Capacities
Theatre
The Lory Student Center Theatre is a state-of-the-art venue that hosts a variety of performances and events, including concerts, plays, lectures, and film screenings. The theatre has a capacity of 450 (up to 900 for a concert) and features a retractable seating system that allows it to be transformed into a variety of configurations. The theatre also features high-definition projection, concert-quality sound and lighting, and a trained technical staff.
The Lory Student Center Theatre is a popular destination for students, faculty, staff, and the community at large. It is a great place to see a show, attend a lecture, or simply relax and enjoy a movie.
Catering for events in this space is available upon request.
Pricing and Capacities
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The seating system seats 285. Additional chairs are added to floor (95) and balcony (70) to reach the maximum seating of 450.
Technical Capabilities
The theatre features a DLP High-Definition projector, a professional line-array sound system, and a professional lighting system with conventional and intelligent lighting. Technical services staff can help make every event run smoothly and will be available for assistance throughout your event (additional labor/equipment charges may apply).
Meeting Rooms
The Lory Student Center is a modern and versatile facility that offers a variety of meeting rooms to suit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a small, intimate space for a team meeting or a large, open area for a conference, the Lory Student Center has the perfect room for you.
Our meeting rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, and our staff is available to help you with everything from setting up your presentation to catering your event. We also offer a variety of catering options to choose from, so you can be sure that your guests will enjoy a delicious meal.
In addition to our meeting rooms, the Lory Student Center also features a variety of other amenities, including coffee shops, lounges, and a variety of services. This makes it the perfect place to host your next event, whether it’s a business meeting, a social gathering, or a special occasion.
Pricing and Capacities
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Room charges will apply to University groups charging admission or a registration fee.
Technical Capabilities
The meeting rooms all feature state of the art audiovisual equipment. Flat screen displays are in all rooms. Additional audio and video equipment is available upon request.
Longs Peak Room
The Longs Peak Dining Room and Lounge is located on the south end of Level 300. The room looks out over the LSC Plaza and features a fireplace, stone and wood finishes, and a lounge for catering. Catering for events in this space is available upon request.
Capacity and Pricing
Dimensions | Lecture | Conference | U-Shape | Classroom | Banquet | Pricing 1 |
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Longs Peak Room | 28′ x 62′ | 120 | 48 | 42 | 63 | 80 | $110 | $160 | $335 |
1 The three above price points are in order of Student Organizations, Departments, and Off-Campus Entities.
Technical Capabilities
The Longs Peak Dining room has a 90″ flat panel display, house sound, and decorative pendant lighting. The lounge has a 70″ flat panel display and audio capable of showing a separate computer source or the same source as the dining room.
Reservations
To view currently booked rooms, track reservations or print daily event sheets, visit our publicly available and searchable room schedule.
University Club
The University Club is an elegant, formal, fixed lounge space located just outside of the Cherokee Park Ballroom. This space can be booked with Cherokee Park Ballroom or independently. It is an exemplary location for an intimate reception, retirement party, or group function. The lounge features luxuriously upholstered furniture, views of the foothills, and a Steinway Grand Piano. Catering for events in this space is available upon request.
Capacities and Pricing
Please note capacities will be affected by staging, buffet tables and technical needs.
Dimensions | Lecture | Conference | U-Shape | Classroom | Banquet | Pricing 1 |
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University Club | $185 | $295 | $670 | ||||||
Cherokee Park only | 39′ x 60′ | 150 | 66 | 45 | 90 | 96 | $185 | $295 | $670 |
Cherokee Park & U. Club | $185 | $295 | $670 | ||||||
LaPorte Room | n/a | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a | NA** | $115 | $189 | |
Virginia Dale Room | 30′ x 60′ | 40 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | NA** | $115 | $189 |
1 The three above price points are in order of Student Organizations, Departments, and Off-Campus Entities.
Technical Capabilities
The University Club has a house sound system to accompany microphones or additional audio equipment as requested. A plasma T.V. is also available upon request for video presentations.
Reservations
To view currently booked rooms, track reservations or print daily event sheets, visit our publicly available and searchable room schedule.
Senate Chambers
The Senate Chambers is located near the south entrance to the LSC. It has 48 fixed seats, with an additionally gallery of seats in the back. The room also contains two 80” flat screen TVs and a mounted projector perfect for any event. Catering for events in this room is available upon request.
Pricing
Pricing for Senate Chambers is as follows: No Charge* for Student Organizations, $90 for Departments, and $280 for Off-Campus entities.
* Room charges will apply to University groups charging admission or a registration fee.
Reservations
To view currently booked rooms, track reservations or print daily event sheets, visit our publicly available and searchable room schedule.
The Plaza
The Lory Student Center Plaza is a free speech zone where departments and registered student organizations can reserve a table to provide CSU’s community with information about events, groups, and topics without monetary exchange or solicitation. The Plaza allows amplified sound in a designated sound space to one client per business day. Please note that all use of the Lory Student Center’s equipment, including tables, chairs and sound equipment, is weather permitting. Catering for events in this space is available upon request.- For more information about student organizations, please visit the SLiCE office located on the main level of the Lory Student Center.
- To view the Plaza’s policies, please visit the information regarding Peaceful Assembly.
- If you are looking to solicit goods or collect donations or if you are not affiliated with a department or student organization, please visit the Flea Market to book space.
Sutherland Community Garden
The Sutherland Community Garden is located on the west side of the Lory Student Center, and features a large open grass lawn, patio areas with seating, and natural vegetation. It is named for Thomas Sutherland, professor emeritus in the CSU Department of Animal Sciences at CSU for 26 years.
LSC Market
Located on the 200 level of the Lory Student Center, the LSC Market is a great opportunity for CSU student organizations and non-CSU to advertise their products, services, or to raise money for their causes.
Reserve a space at the LSC Market here.
Tamasag
Tamasag Retreat Center, located in Bellevue, Colorado, offers a beautiful and serene meeting spot for non-profit organizations and campus departments. Available Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and limited to 35 individuals per day, Tamasag is ideal for office retreats. The warming oven, refrigerator, and microwave located in the Great Room provide a versatile space for refreshments through Lory Student Center Catering, potluck, or caterer of your choice. Catering for events in this space is available upon request.
Pricing
Please contact Event Planning Services for pricing.
Suggestions for a pleasant visit:
– Fishing, boating, swimming, ice-skating, hunting, camping and outdoor fires are restricted at Tamasag.
– Tamasag is a smoke and alcohol free environment.
– All guests agree to remain on the footpaths to ensure continued beauty of the grounds.
– Please note that parking is limited, and guests are encouraged to carpool.
– A telephone is provided for local calls, and guests are responsible for answering all incoming calls during their visit.
For more information about this retreat center and the features associated with it, please call the Event Planning Office at 970-491-0229.
Tamasag Retreat Center
4825 County Road 52E
Bellvue, Colorado
Reservations
To view currently booked rooms, track reservations or print daily event sheets, visit our publicly available and searchable room schedule.
Lory Student Center Ballroom/Theatre Event User Guidelines
Thank you for scheduling your event in the Lory Student Center. We look forward to working with you. In order to keep these facilities in ideal condition, the following guidelines must be followed for all events scheduled in the Grand Ballroom (or any section of the ballroom including A, B, C, and D Ballrooms), Never No Summer, the Theatre, and the University Lounge, and University Ballroom. We thank you for your cooperation.
- In general, the venue is ready according to your requests approximately 1-2 hours before your event is scheduled to begin for you to come in and prepare for your event. Please let the Event Planning staff know the time you need to be in the space, so that personnel are schedule and the venue is unlocked. For earlier access times additional fees will be incurred.
- All set-up requests and decorations should be discussed in detail with an Event Planning Coordinator at least two weeks prior to the event date.
- No display materials of any sort may be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, room partitions, curtains, and floors. Please ask for portable cloth dividers, pipe and drape, or sign stands from Event Planning to attach any displays.
- No tape (including duct, masking, and clear tape) is permitted in the venue. The use of nails, screws, or thumbtacks is prohibited in the venue. Please discuss with an Event Planning Coordinator the option of special rigging for hanging items.
- Banners may be hung from designated points on the ballroom ceiling. Please drop off your banner at least 24 hours in advance of your event. The Event Services staff will hang all banners and remove them within 24 hours after the event.
- Any food or beverage spills on the floor must be cleaned up immediately. If assistance is needed with a spill, please contact the Building Manager at 970-215-7112 or Catering personnel.
- The Lory Student Center assumes no responsibility for any items left in the Ballroom or Theatre after your event. Please remove all of your items by the end of the event.
- It is your responsibility to return the ballroom to its original set-up condition after the event. All trash must be discarded in waste receptacles. All cardboard boxes must be flattened and delivered to the Loading Dock for recycling. All decorations must be removed or discarded. We request that you not use confetti or glitter in your decorations due to the extensive clean up required and additional fees incurred. Please let the Event Planning staff know if you need additional trash receptacles. If the venue is in not left in its original condition, your organization will be charged a cleaning, trash removal, and possible damage fee depending on the condition of the space.
- All decorations must meet minimum safety standards as interpreted by Environmental Health and Safety. Fire codes prohibit the use of hay, straw, cornstalks, or other dry tinder in the venue. All balloons must be secured within the facility.
- Emergency exits and service doors are not to be blocked with any furniture, decorations, or equipment.The use of paint, glue, or aerosol spray products is not permitted in the Ballroom/Theatre or nearby facilities including the West Balcony.
- All candles must be in an enclosed in a fire resistant container. Please have all candles and containers approved by the Catering Coordinator prior to the event.
- All smoke, fog, confetti, and bubble machines and Light Show projectors using any type of liquid or dry ice are strictly prohibited in the ballroom. Please discuss any special effects planned with an Event Planning Coordinator in advance in advance of your event.
- Partition divider walls in the Grand Ballroom must be opened and closed by Event Planning Services staff only.
- Event Planning Services staff will regulate light and sound controls. Please submit all detailed light and sound requirements when submitting set-up plans two weeks prior to your event. Additional equipment and trained staff are available to help run your event with a two-week notice.
- The use of any sharp objects in a performance that may injure attendees and damage floors, walls, or ceilings is prohibited. Please ask your performers to explain if any props are used for a performance or activity in advance of the event.
Failure to adhere to any of guidelines will result in additional fees to the organization. These fees include:
- Extra cleaning, including confetti, glitter, or trash removal (labor charge)
- Extra set-up costs (labor charge)
- Cost of repairs to facility (replacement cost and labor)
- Cost from loss or theft of equipment (replacement cost and labor charge)
- Fire Department response for failing to follow the above guidelines ($200.00 per response)