alumni center
Special Events
About the center.
The Steel Dynamics Keith E. Busse Alumni Center, located on the west side of the St. Joseph River, is a lodge-like retreat which includes a large, grand lobby and connecting patio, catering facilities, conference room, meeting space, and the administrative home for the Mastodon Alumni Community.
Grand Lobby
Rental Rates
- Half Day (six hours or less): $250
- Full Day (6–12 hours): $325
Note: Due to the building layout, external clients may only rent the grand lobby in conjunction with the meeting room suite.
Meeting Room Suite
Meeting rooms A and B are large multipurpose spaces for any type of event from a luncheon to a panel discussion. Meeting room suite rental includes the use of the grand lobby.
Size
1,725 square feet
Flooring
Carpet
Available Technology
- Wall-mounted projection screen
- Ceiling-mounted projector
- Input panel for connecting a laptop
- Microphone capability
- Wireless internet (guest account required)
Rental Rates
- Half Day (six hours or less): $400
- Full Day (6–12 hours): $550
Outdoor spaces
Patio, Firepit, Lawn, and Tent Areas
The Alumni Center patio space is a comfortable outdoor area that is an excellent addition location for a cocktail party or wedding reception. The patio features mounted furniture and an adjoining firepit gives the space some added warmth. And you can even add the lawn and tent area located out front for even more space. Outdoor spaces can only be added on to interior reservations.
Capacity
50–65 people (patio), 500 people (lawn and tent area)
Available Technology
- Permanently mounted speakers
- MP3 input for background music
Rental Rate
- Half Day (six hours or less: $150
- Full Day (6–12 hours): $250 (patio), $250 (lawn and tent area)
Rent the whole venue.
Rental of the entire Alumni Center includes the meeting room suite, grand lobby, patio, lawn and tent area, and the catering kitchen.
Rental Rate
- Half Day (six hours or less): $575
- Full Day (6–12 hours): $800
Rental Items and Fees
Tables (included with rental)
- 5 foot rectangular (40)
- 60 inch round (15)
- 6 foot rectangular (6)
Seating (included with rental)
- 100 chairs
Podiums (included with rental)
- Two standard freestanding units
Cleaning
- Fee begins at $50 (total varies by space)
- Additional Cleaning (exceeds standard cleaning efforts): $50 per hour
Ask your event coordinator for details on the cleaning fee assessment for your event.
Labor
- Alcohol Liaison: $45 per hour (four hour minimum)
- Security: $60 per hour (four hour minimum)*
- Event Coordinator Overtime: $35 per hour (two hour minimum)
- Student Staff Overtime: $20 per hour
- Holiday Surcharge on Labor: Additional 50%
*All non-PFW or company-in-residence events must have a minimum of one security officer for every 500 persons in attendance.
- Catering Kitchen: $75
- Damage Repairs: $50 per hour plus actual cost of materials
- Removal of Equipment/Debris: $50 per hour plus any actual costs
- Holiday Surcharge on Room Rental: Additional 50 percent
Policies and Guidelines
Policies and Guidelines
See the rental policies and guidelines for all the details, and make sure to review the specific Alumni Center cancellation policy in case your plans change.