The University of Mary invites you to host your next meeting or event in one of our versatile, state-of-the-art venues. The university has a number of spaces to meet your needs. From intimate dinner parties to large conferences and corporate gatherings, we have the ideal space for you – accompanied by beautiful views, up-to-date technology, and knowledgeable staff. See the tabs below to view event spaces by type of event or location on campus.
The elegant, stately, and state-of-the-art Founders Hall in the Lumen Vitae University Center can host hundreds of guests during various private and public functions and overlooks the majestic Missouri River Valley.
The elegant Breton Salon, in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center, is a spacious private dining area with quick access to the Apple Creek Gallery and Deichert Family Board Room across the hall.
The Deichert Family Board Room is steps away from the Hospitality Center’s Breton Salon, which is located in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center.
The technologically equipped Apple Creek Gallery, located just steps away from the Hospitality Center’s Breton Salon in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center, invites guests to celebrate North Dakota’s Native American history with wet-plate photos from Shane Balkowitsch.
The technologically equipped and horseshoe-shaped Harold Schafer Leadership Center Boardroom, with its wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows, accommodates a large contingent of guests as it overlooks the expansive and majestic Missouri River Valley.
The Great Room, adjacent to the Harold Schafer Leadership Center Boardroom, has space for dining, meetings, and lounging among guests while honoring its namesake and North Dakota entrepreneur Harold Schafer with his memorabilia.
Chick’s Place allows for various types of gatherings and events. People can sit and dine or mingle at stand-up tables overlooking the majestic Missouri River Valley through wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows.
Founders Hall
Founders Hall honors the courageous and generous founders of the University of Mary, the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. With cherry burl wood accents, a coffered ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling self-tinting windows, this space is ideal for large conferences, dinners, and corporate gatherings – inviting guests to witness the breathtaking view of the Missouri River.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate 200-600
Two fixed media projectors
Two fixed projector screens
Sound system
Portable stage
Portable podium with microphone
Multiple laptop connections
Founders Hall
Tom & Frances Leach Center For Student Life (Chick's Place)
A spacious room with sunlight streaming in from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Missouri River, Chick's Place is ideal for a dinner, social, or meeting. With the flexibility to open or close a divider wall, a bar area, and adjustable seating arrangements, this space can be configured to accommodate your unique event.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate 50-150
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Sound system
Laptop connection
Chick's Place
Deichert Family Board Room
This board room is ideal for meetings. It has one large table, a small credenza for food and beverages, and additional counter space. It’s located in the lower level of the beautiful Lumen Vitae University Center in the Hospitality Center, which provides access to the heart of campus.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 20
Fixed LCD monitor
Conference phone
Video conferencing
Deichert Family Board Room
Apple Creek Gallery
This space offers flexibility for events such as socials, dinners, meetings, and seminars. Apple Creek Gallery can be configured as two separate rooms or combined into one large room, depending on your specific needs. It is located in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center in the Hospitality Center. This is a convenient space with nearby parking.
Features
Flexible seating arrangements
Capacities (maximum when using both rooms):
Round tables of 8 seat up to 80
Theater: 120
Lecture: 80
Hollow square: 32
U-shape: 34
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Sound system
Portable podium
Video conferencing
Apple Creek Gallery
Breton Salon
Intimate and stately, the Breton Salon is ideal for small dinner parties. The room features a bold mahogany credenza, beautiful artwork, and oversized dining chairs. Located in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center in the Hospitality Center, it provides a warm welcome for your guests.
Features
One large table seats 8-12
Portable LCD monitor available for presentations
Breton Salon
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Board Room
Named for North Dakota legend Harold Schafer, this board room boasts picturesque views of the Missouri River. The room holds a large U-shaped table and features wall-to-ceiling windows. With sunlight streaming into the room, this space creates a positive atmosphere for corporate meetings and gatherings.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 32
Fixed monitor
Multiple laptop connections
Conference phone
Video conferencing capabilities
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Board Room
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Great Room
Sharing a name with great North Dakotan Harold Schafer, this space is ideal for meetings, socials, and corporate gatherings. The flexible seating can be configured for your unique needs, while the walls of windows feature striking views of the Missouri River. This space is located on the south edge of campus.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate up to 80
Portable podium with microphone
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Great Room
Janet Lanterman Conference Room
This conference room works well for small board meetings, with a large square table in the middle and one wall of windows offering views of the Missouri River. This space is located in the Gary Tharaldson School of Business and is conveniently located near parking and the Harold Schafer Leadership Center.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 14
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Laptop connection
Conference phone
Janet Lanterman Conference Room
Central Campus
Founders Hall
Founders Hall honors the courageous and generous founders of the University of Mary, the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, with cherry burl wood accents, a coffered ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling self-tinting windows. This space is ideal for large conferences, dinners, and corporate gatherings, all while guests witness the breathtaking view of the Missouri River.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate 200-600
Two fixed media projectors
Two fixed projector screens
Sound system
Portable stage
Portable podium with microphone
Multiple laptop connections
Founders Hall
Tom & Frances Leach Center For Student Life (Chick's Place)
A spacious room with sunlight streaming in from floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Missouri River, Chick's Place is ideal for a dinner, social, or meeting. With the flexibility to open or close a divider wall, a bar area, and adjustable seating arrangements, this space can be configured to accommodate your unique event.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate 50-150
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Sound system
Laptop connection
Chick's Place
Deichert Family Board Room
This board room has one large table, a small credenza for food and beverages, and additional counter space. Ideal for meetings. It is located on the lower level of the beautiful Lumen Vitae University Center in the Hospitality Center, providing access to the heart of campus.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 20
Fixed LCD monitor
Conference phone
Video conferencing
Deichert Family Board Room
Apple Creek Gallery
This space offers flexibility for events, such as socials, dinners, meetings, and seminars. The two conference rooms can be configured as two separate rooms or combined into one large room, depending on your specific needs. Located in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center, this is a convenient space with parking nearby.
Features
Flexible seating arrangements
Capacities (maximum when using both rooms):
Round tables of 8 seat up to 80
Theater: 144
Classroom: 42
Hollow square: 32
U-shape: 34
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Sound system
Portable podium
Video conferencing
Apple Creek Gallery
Breton Salon
Intimate and stately, the Hospitality Center dining room is ideal for small dinner parties. The room features a bold mahogany credenza, beautiful artwork, and oversized dining chairs. Located in the lower level of the Lumen Vitae University Center in the Hospitality Center, this space provides a warm welcome for your guests.
Features
Three round tables seat up to 24, or one large table seats 8-12
Portable LCD monitor available for presentations
Breton Salon
South Campus
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Board Room
Named for North Dakota legend Harold Schafer, this board room boasts picturesque views of the Missouri River. The room holds a large U-shaped table and walls of windows. With sunlight streaming into the room, this space creates a positive atmosphere for corporate meetings and gatherings.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 32
Fixed monitor
Multiple laptop connections
Conference phone
Video conferencing capabilities
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Board Room
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Great Room
Sharing a name with great North Dakotan Harold Schafer, this space is ideal for meetings, socials, and corporate gatherings. The flexible seating can be configured for your unique needs, while the walls of windows feature striking views of the Missouri River. This space is located on the south edge of campus.
Features
Flexible seating options accommodate up to 80
Portable podium with microphone
Harold Schafer Leadership Center Great Room
Janet Lanterman Conference Room
This conference room works well for small board meetings, with a large square table in the middle of the room and one wall of windows offering views of the Missouri River. This space is located in the Gary Tharaldson School of Business and is conveniently located near parking and the Harold Schafer Leadership Center.
Features
Boardroom table seats up to 14
Fixed media projector
Fixed projector screen
Laptop connection
Conference phone
Janet Lanterman Conference Room
Additional classrooms or other spaces may be possibilities for your event, pending availability and fees.
The events staff is happy to help coordinate your event with one-on-one attention. For reservations, rates, or questions, please contact the University of Mary Events Office at 701-355-8089.
