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A home for any event

With stunning views of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, Cook Hall, the Virgil T. DeVault Alumni Center and its lawn of rolling meadows is the perfect place for business meetings, award banquets, weddings, and more!

Our user-friendly spaces offer flexibility in terms of room size, technological capabilities, catering facilities, and personalized areas for socializing—we even have a grand piano! Whether your event is large or small, indoor or outdoor, formal or informal, the DeVault Alumni Center is here to accommodate and provide an exceptional IU experience for you and your guests.

Find a space for your needs

We have a wide selection of rooms and spaces for any event and every need.

Indoor spaces

The largest room in the DeVault Alumni Center, the Kelley Dining Room provides an elegant environment for formal dinners, award banquets, and luncheons. With modern kitchen facilities, the room is available for buffet and bar services, and other floor plan options are available. The room is conveniently located adjacent to the building's main entrance.

Size: 39.4 feet by 49 feet
Capacity: 96 people seated (16 tables of six); 200 standing reception
Location: First floor, with access to Metz Board Room and outdoor Haugh Plaza
Additional information: $100 fee for alterations to room layout

Technology:

Three 90 inch LCD HDTV display monitors connected to a Windows workstation
Podium with microphone
Lavalier and Handheld microphones
Integration with Solstice App for presenting using wireless devices – including Apple iOS and Android devices
Video Conference Capabilities
Laptop connection available
USB input connection available

These two adjoining lounges provide ample room for casual conversation, musical entertainment, and socializing. Comfortable armchairs, couches, and a grand piano provide a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Guests can view historic IU photos and documents, a full library of scholarly and popular books, and a timeline of the IUAA’s history. The fully-carpeted living room and library are conveniently located close to the building's main entrance.

Size: Inskeep Library, 46 feet by 16.7 feet; Dutton Living Room, 41.3 feet by 15.7 feet
Capacity: 115 seated; 200 standing reception
Location: First floor
Additional Information: $100 fee for alterations to layout

Inskeep Library/Dutton Living Room

Warm-toned, cherry wood makes the Metz Board Room an elegant setting for professional meetings. A large, central table and leather chairs accommodate up to 18 people. The room is conveniently located just inside the building’s main entrance.

Size: 15.8 feet by 49 feet
Capacity: 18 chairs
Location: First floor, adjoining Kelley Dining Room

Technology:

LCD HDTV monitor screen connected to a Windows workstation
Logitech videoconferencing equipment; Video Bridge and Zoom capabilities
Lync conference call capability

Sports fans will love the third-floor view from the Alumni Board Room with Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, and Cook Hall providing a picturesque backdrop for any small meeting.

Size: 25.4 feet by 16 feet
Capacity: 16 chairs
Location: Third floor, with elevator and stair access

Technology:

LCD HDTV monitor screen connected to a Windows workstation
Logitech videoconferencing equipment; Video Bridge and Zoom capabilities
Lync conference call capability

This compact, comfortable room with a large table and chairs for 16 people fits the bill for any casual-yet-professional meeting.

Size: 26.8 feet by 18.1 feet
Capacity: 16 chairs
Location: Second floor, with elevator and stair access

Technology:

LCD HDTV monitor screen connected to a Windows workstation
Logitech videoconferencing equipment; Video Bridge and Zoom capabilities
Lync conference call capability

Outdoor spaces

The colorful and spacious IUAA tent, located behind the DeVault Alumni Center, provides a festive outdoor space that is perfect for large gatherings. A secure flooring provides a stable foundation for tables and chairs (not included in rental cost). This space is available as an add-on to another room rental at the cost of an additional $500. Please check for seasonal availability.

Size: 40 feet by 80 feet
Capacity: 250 seated; 500 standing reception
Location: Lawn behind DeVault Alumni Center

IUAA tent

The Haugh Plaza, with direct access to the Kelley Dining Room, gives guests the chance to gather and socialize outdoors. The beautiful limestone patio, featuring an elegant fountain surrounded by amphitheater-style steps, is perfect for weddings and outdoor entertaining. This space is only available as an add-on to another room rental at the cost of an additional $100. Please check for seasonal availability.

Size: 40 feet by 30 feet
Capacity: 75 banquet style, 200 standing reception, 250 ceremony
Location: Outdoor patio, adjoining the Kelley Dining Room

Haugh Plaza

The Presidential Terrace is a second floor balcony, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Memorial Stadium, and Cook Hall. This space is perfect for private events connecting your guests to gameday activity or for any intimate social gathering. This space is only available as an add-on to another room rental at an additional cost of $100. Please check for seasonal availability.

Size: 45 feet by 12 feet
Capacity: 25 people standing reception
Location: Outdoor balcony on second floor

Presidential Terrace

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Rental fees

Tent: $500
Kelley Dining Room: $150 8-5 p.m.; $250 after 5 p.m.
Conference Rooms: $100 8-5 p.m.; $150 after 5 p.m.

Tent: $500
Kelley Dining Room: $250
Conference Rooms: $150

All room and equipment rentals are subject to sales tax.

Additional fees

Below is a list of additional fees that may be added to your final bill.

Facilitator Fee: $15 per hour, per person
Rearrangement Fee: $100 per room (1^st floor only)
Maintenance Fee: $20 per hour
Parking Attendant Fee: $15 per hour, per person
Sales Tax: 7% on rental space and rental items

A unique setting for your wedding day

What could be more romantic for devoted IU alumni than hosting your wedding at the DeVault Alumni Center? Experience a day you’ll remember forever with breathtaking views of IU’s iconic football and basketball stadiums, plus an atmosphere rich in the traditions and history of IU and the IUAA. Green fields and dozens of mature trees stretch to the south of the building, offering picturesque backgrounds for your wedding photos.

: $630 for IUAA members; $700 for nonmembers. Includes access to all rental spaces inside the building—the Kelley Dining Room, Dutton Living Room, Inskeep Library, Metz Board Room, Rich/Jones Board Room, and the Alumni Board Room. Haugh Plaza is available as an add-on for $100 and the IUAA Tent is available as an add-on for $500.
: The $15-per-hour facilitator fee includes an on-site facilitator who is available to coordinate vendor deliveries and pickups, and to assist in setting up each space to your requested specifications. If more than one facilitator is required, which is often the case for weddings, an additional fee will be charged.
: Additional fees may be charged for added services such as the rearrangement of inside furniture, outdoor furniture rentals, parking attendants, and maintenance.

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Additional information

IUAA members receive a 10% discount on rental space for private events and weddings.
Event tear-down must conclude by 10 p.m. ET Sunday–Thursday and by 11 p.m. ET Friday–Saturday.
We require 10 business days’ notice prior to the scheduled event for cancellations. 50% of the reservation fee will be refunded for cancellations received less than two business days in advance. Cancellations due to weather will not be refunded.
Completed reservation forms must be received at least 21 business days in advance of the requested date.
Please review our terms and conditions before your event, which includes parking information.

Questions?

Interested in hosting an event at the DeVault Center? Click the “Reserve your space” button below.

If you would like more information on renting spaces at the DeVault Center, contact Kennedy Rostenkowski at iuaameet@indiana.edu or 812-855-7938.

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Event Spaces

A home for any event

Find a space for your needs

Indoor spaces

Outdoor spaces

Rental fees

Additional fees

A unique setting for your wedding day

Additional information

Questions?

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