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The Alumni Center offers an exquisite setting for your special day. Learn more
about how to have your wedding, your reception or both at our location.
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Our various conference rooms are designed to serve the needs of your business or organization. You'll have access to plasma screens, a phone and an attractive setting to conduct your meeting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the general public rent the facility or does there have to be
some affiliation with the University of Illinois or the Alumni Association?
The general public is welcome to have events at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center.
Do you do wedding receptions?
Yes, the Alice Campbell Alumni Center is the perfect setting for wedding receptions.
Please call General Manager Jim Runyan at 217/244-9035 for details.
If we rent the facility, will there be somebody at the site during
the event?
Absolutely! An on-site event manager will be present during the entire event
to ensure that everything goes smoothly and that your guests have a wonderful
time.
How late can events go in the building?
All events must end by 11:30 p.m. so that all guests can exit the building by
midnight.
Can we have events here during football games?
The Alice Campbell Alumni Center is only available for rent on away football
games, and we typically do not rent out any of the spaces for home football games.
Some exceptions may apply, so please do not hesitate to call and inquire if your
event would be an appropriate fit during a home football weekend. The building
will be open to the public for most of the home football games, shown on our
large plasma screens and a full bar open. Please see the event schedule or call
the building for our hours on these dates.
Do you offer catering or do I need to use an exclusive caterer?
The Alice Campbell Alumni Center does not have catering services. You may choose
to use the University of Illinois Catering (217/333-0126) or choose from a wide
variety of caterers that can be found at the following Web site: http://www.dps.illinois.edu/certificates.aspx
Can we rent out just the Richmond Family Gallery (lobby)?
Since all of our Ballroom rentals come with the use of the lobby, you will need
to rent out the Ballroom. You may choose not to utilize the Ballroom and use
only the lobby area, but you will be charged the full cost of the Ballroom.
Can we put a hold on the space?
If you are nearly certain about renting the room, we will allow you to put a
10-day hold on the space. After the 10 days are up, however, we will need to
either go to a formal, written agreement or release the date.
Who will set out the tables and chairs?
The Alice Campbell Alumni Center has a staff that will set the room prior to
your event. We will coordinate the set-up with you prior to the date, come up
with a floor plan and set the room to your specifications. Extensive or out-of-the-ordinary
set-ups may require an additional fee. Please contact the event coordinators
for an estimate.
Can we use candles for our event?
The only candles that may be used in our facility are "closed flame" candles. These
include those in hurricane lamps and votives enclosed in glass. All decorations
and rental items must be approved by the general manager. Please see the policies
and procedures for specific restrictions on other decorations.
Why is there a food/beverage cost added to my bill?
This cost goes toward maintaining the catering kitchens and equipment. The Alice
Campbell Alumni Center provides a clean and updated facility in which the caterers
can work. To ensure that these facilities remain in the best of quality, we charge
a fee that will cover maintenance.
Will the Alice Campbell Alumni Center provide the linens for the tables?
If you have a smaller group (under 25 people) and are not bringing in a caterer,
we may be able to provide the linens at an additional cost. Since we do not have
an extensive variety of linens at our location (and no skirting), you should
coordinate most events with the caterer to provide linens.
Do we have to rent a dance floor if we are going to have dancing at
our event?
For all events that have dancing, the rental of our dance floor is required.
Can our guests bring alcohol out on the patios on a nice day?
No. All alcoholic beverages must remain inside the Alice Campbell Alumni Center
at all times. The University of Illinois Police Department has jurisdiction outside
of our doors and open liquor restrictions apply. Some events may include signs
by the exits letting guests know of this restriction.
Is there smoking in the building?
There is absolutely no smoking inside the building. Guests must go outside for
all smoking and follow any posted signs. Per University policy, people must be
at least 25 feet from doors or air intake vents in order to smoke near the building.
