South Campus Venues

UB’s South Campus, a Western New York landmark dating to the 1920s, is located in a residential North Buffalo neighborhood and features historic buildings, green quads, residence halls and academic facilities.

Conference, Meeting & Reception Spaces

Conference, meeting and reception spaces are flexible venues designed to accommodate a wide range of events, from small meetings to larger receptions and gatherings. These spaces typically feature movable tables and chairs, allowing for a variety of room layouts, and may offer built-in audiovisual capabilities to support presentations and events. Because features and capacities vary, event planners should review each individual venue listing for detailed information about available amenities and setup options.

116 Crosby Hall is an open room that can be set in various ways. The maximum capacity of the space is 135 people in theater style. AV support services are available including projector, screen, sound system, computer, web cams and podium with a microphone. For more information about 116 Crosby Hall, please contact Bruce Majikowski.

School of Architecture & Planning

Bruce Majkowski

Phone: (716) 829-3335

Email: bruce@buffalo.edu

403 Hayes Hall offers a variety of setup styles and two outer hallways for registration and food service. There are two addional rooms that can be used for breakout rooms or catering back-of-house space. 

Capacities:

  • Theater Style – approximately 220
  • Standing – approximately 280
  • Conference Style – approximately 150
  • Reception Style – approximately 150

Availability during Fall and Spring semesters is limited; however, spaces are available on weekends, holidays, breaks and summer.

403 Hayes has presentation technology, Zoom support and 6 microphones. Additional tables and chairs may need to be rented depending on the chosen setup.

School of Architecture & Planning

Bruce Majkowski

Phone: (716) 829-3335

Email: bruce@buffalo.edu

Allen Hall's Multipurpose Room is availabe for use. The room is a large open space that can be setup to meet the needs of the event planner. The maximum capacity of the room is 205 people when set in theater style. For more information about Allen Hall, please contact Melissa Wood.

Allen Hall

Melissa Wood

Phone: (716) 829-6078

Email: mwood4@buffalo.edu

Centrally Scheduled Spaces are reserved through the Office of the Registrar. There is no fee to use Centrally Scheduled Space. Please note all events will be public on the calendar. 

To view and book centrally schedules classrooms, log into the UB Space Request System. Select “book now” next to the Centrally Scheduled Space. Enter your date and time information and click “Search” under Locations on the left hand side.

Office of the Registrar

Phone: (716) 645-5698

Email: ubspacerequest@buffalo.edu

Harriman Hall serves as the Student Union for the South Campus. Available space includes 105 Harriman Hall (Harriman Hall Ballroom).

The Harriman Hall Ballroom is a large multi-purpose event venue with hardwood parquet flooring and unique architectural features.

  • Capacity of 299 standing or 250 seated (would need to order additional chairs)
  • Dimensions: 37' x 78'
  • Dimmable lighting
  • 2 entrance doors: 1 exterior, 1 interior

Equipment Inventory Available:

  • 180 chairs
  • 18 round banquet tables (6', accommodates 10)
  • 21 rectangular tables (6')
  • 6 high-top tables
  • Podium
  • Portable projector and screen
  • Portable public address speaker with a wired microphone and blue tooth capability

More information about the Student Unions spaces, including the Harriman Hall Ballroom, is available on the Student Unions Facilities webpage.

To book the Harriman Hall Ballroom, log into the UB Space Request System. Select “book now” next to Student Union & Harriman Hall Reservation Request. Click “Add/Remove” next to Locations on the left hand side, check the box next to “Student Union” and click “Update Locations.”

Student Unions

Student Life

228 Student Union, North Campus

Phone: (716) 645-2055

Outdoor & Athletic Spaces

Outdoor and athletic spaces are venues designed for athletic use and can accommodate a variety of recreational, ceremonial and large-scale events. These spaces include lawns, fields, stadiums or other athletic facilities, offering flexible layouts and the ability to host gatherings of different sizes.

To view and book non-athletic outside spaces, log into the UB Space Request System. Select “book now” next to Student Union & Harriman Hall Reservation Request. Click “Add/Remove” next to Locations on the left hand side, check the box next to “Non-Athletic Outside Spaces” and click “Update Locations.”

Student Unions

Student Life

228 Student Union, North Campus

Phone: (716) 645-2055

Please contact Dior Jackson for questions about Rotary field.

Phone: (716) 645-6874

Email: dmj25@buffalo.edu