Event Space
Click here for an accessible text-only version of the 3D Virtual Hub Tour.
Collaborative Space
The Collaborative Space is designed to accommodate a variety of activities, such as lectures, performances, rehearsals, meetings, classes, art-making, and exhibitions. Tables, chairs, whiteboards, and the coat rack are all easily movable and/or removable as needed to accommodate Hub activities.
The space is approximately 2300 square feet. The room’s standard set up seats 36, although we can comfortably accommodate 48 with additional tables and chairs brought in. With tables removed, the Collaborative Space has seating capacity for 100 people.
If you’re interested in hosting an event at The Hub, a Hub staff member can help you schedule a brief tour and tech test prior to your reservation. The 3D Tour of the Hub space at the top of this page is also a great visual resource.
Pillsbury Hall
University building hours are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Weekend use is allowable, but there may be an associated facilities fee (see below).
Pillsbury Hall and The Hub are ADA compliant and conveniently located with multiple public transportation routes and parking options nearby. More information about parking and building access can be found on the Locations & Directions page.
Building amenities include a lactation room, meditation/prayer space, and gender-inclusive restrooms.
Criteria for Use
The mission of the Liberal Arts Engagement Hub is to facilitate reciprocal and trusting partnerships between humanistic scholars in the arts, humanities, and social sciences and the community to respond to important social challenges.
Events or activities within The Hub will ideally deepen the College’s culture of engagement or serve the interests of the community. Requests from both within and external to the University are welcome. In essence, we ask that events and activities held in The Hub somehow relate to or further public/community engagement (beyond the university community). The Hub is not intended to be just another space on campus for meetings and events intended exclusively for University audiences.
Costs
There is no fee for University of Minnesota users during university hours (7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Monday to Friday). There may be a fee for users external to the University. The Hub seeks to be accessible and affordable to the community and has created a sliding fee scale based on type of user and/or organizational size. See the chart below for an overview of user fees. (Note: Annual revenues will be verified.)
| User Type | Fee Charged |
|---|---|
| University of Minnesota programs, departments, or registered student organizations | $0 (no fee) |
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Community organizations that have previously collaborated with The Hub to create a program or event or that have received funding from The Hub Community organizations that have completed a Hub Residency within the last two years |
$0 (no fee) |
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Governmental (local, state, federal, tribal) or educational institutions (K-12, post-secondary) Registered non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses with annual revenues less than $150,000 |
$0 (no fee) |
| Registered non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses with annual revenues between $150,000 and $250,000 | $30 per hour (maximum of $180 per day) |
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Registered non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses with annual revenues between $250,000 and $1,000,000 Individuals |
$50 per hour (maximum of $300 per day) |
| Registered non-profit organizations or for-profit businesses with annual revenues greater than $1,000,000 | $100 per hour (maximum of $600 per day) |
Additional After-Hours Facilities Fee
There may be a facilities fee of $282 per day for all who wish to use The Hub outside normal building hours. This fee remains the same regardless of the amount of after-hours use (for example, two hours or twelve hours). If this cost may prohibit your use of The Hub, please email [email protected].
Request Use of The Hub
Frequently Asked Questions
We consider events that are open to the public or that involve community members (people or organizations external to the University of Minnesota).
We generally consider requests made at least two weeks but not more than six months in advance. Requests made less than two weeks in advance will be received with the understanding that they may not be processed in time and that the space may not be available. If you would like to reserve The Hub more than six months in advance, please contact [email protected].
The Collaborative Space is equipped with the following furniture:
40 – chairs with upholstered seat
60 – stacking chairs
2 – stacking chair dollies with capacity to hold 30 stacking chairs
23 – 24x60” tables
1 – 24x36” ADA table
6 – 60x72” mobile magnetic, dry-erase whiteboards
1 – technology podium
1 – instructor stool
1 – tabletop lectern
1 – folding coat rack with 120 hooks
Available technology includes Wi-Fi, a projector and screen, speakers, lavalier microphones, assistive listening devices, dongles and adapters, a floor microphone stand, and a tabletop microphone stand. A 55” monitor with Neat bar and a 360-degree “Owl” camera are available to facilitate hybrid (online and in-person) events. A general purpose laptop is also available to Hub users as needed.
Yes, food and beverages are allowed in The Hub! We advise that groups be aware of the university’s Food Safety policies and apply for a food permit when necessary. See more under Relevant University Policies.
Yes! You do not need to have any affiliation with the University of Minnesota to reserve Hub space.
Users are responsible for monitoring technology and arranging Hub furniture to meet the needs of the event, meeting, or collaborative project. When the event concludes, authorized users should ensure that they clean the space and return the furniture to its original set-up so that The Hub can be ready for future use.
A Hub staff member may be available either in-person or via email or phone to answer space related questions or assist if technology issues arise.
A complete checklist of expectations for Hub users will be provided in our Hub Use Agreement Form at the time of request. Failure to respect these expectations or Hub staff may impact future consideration of Hub use requests.
Once you’ve submitted a Hub Use Request through the google form, a Hub staff member will follow up with you directly. We try to review and respond to initial requests within five business days (Monday to Friday).
If The Hub is available for the requested date and your intended use aligns with our criteria, we will email you a Hub Facility Use Agreement (for external users only) and Hub Use Agreement Form to be completed prior to your event start date. Your reservation is not guaranteed until one or both of these documents are signed and returned. If payment is required, we will provide information with exact costs, and you will receive an invoice after the event has taken place. Users external to the University of Minnesota may also be required to provide proof of liability insurance.
Related Policies
- Food Safety Policy
- Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Service
- Safety of Minors Policy
- Possession and Carrying of Weapons Policy
- Smoke and Tobacco-Free Campus Policy *
- Use and Lease of University Real Estate by Non-University Entities
* There are exceptions for tobacco use that is part of a spiritual or cultural ceremony. One week's notice is required.