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Bonnie E. Cone University Center

The CRES office is receiving a high volume of requests at this time. Processing times may be longer than normal. 
We ask for 3 business days to process all requests, and any requests submitted less than 3 business days prior to your event may not be processed in time.
Thank you for your patience.

The Cone University Center is the community center of the University for all members of the University: students, faculty, staff, administration, alumni, and guests. It is not just a building; it is also an organization and a program.  The Center serves as one of the primary meeting facilities on campus, offering 30,000 square feet of conference space.

The C.A. McKnight Auditorium is a 590-seat lecture hall. The John Paul Lucas Room is a multi-purpose room that features a herringbone-patterned wood floor that lends itself to fit a variety of set-up and event needs.

The Cone Center also offers a variety of additional rooms that can be used for break-out sessions or meeting space, with maximum capacities ranging from 12 to 180 people.

Regular operating hours during the academic year are:

Monday - Friday7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sunday12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

*These hours are subject to change without notice and do not reflect hours during holidays or semester breaks.

Cone Center spaces and capacities