Reservations
All reservations are handled through Conference and Event Services. For university related events, please email ues@ucdavis.edu. For non-university events (e.g. weddings, private parties, corporate events) call 530-754-0672. You can also make reservations and check availability at the CES website.
Set-up
The Alumni Center staff is responsible for the setting up of tables, chairs and audio/visual equipment for each event in the building. After making your reservation, please contact the Alumni Center Facility and Event Management Team at alumnicentersfm@ucdavis.edu or (530)754-9195 to discuss your set-up needs.
Optional amenities available
In addition to the amenities listed with each space in the space descriptions below, the follow options are available:
- Projector rental
- Conference phone rental
- Linen rentals
- Outdoor sound system rental
- A-frame easels (complimentary)
The Alumni Center has Wi-fi access to the UC Davis Wi-fi. Please communicate with the reception desk regarding guest wi-fi login assistance.
AGR Hall
A large, multi-functional room that is perfect for medium to large events.
- Capacities
- Lecture Style Seating: 200
Dining/Banquet Style Seating: 140
Classroom Style Seating: 90 - Amenities
- Podium with a variety of microphones available, variable lighting, electronically retractable screen, mounted projector, HDMI/VGA, audio hookup, powered blinds, 200 indoor chairs, eighteen 60-inch round tables, and rectangular 6FT and 8FT skinny tables.
Allewelt Conference Room*
520 square feet
Conference, classroom, lecture, rounds and reception style. Adjacent to the Founders Board Room, the Allewelt Conference Room is perfect for your next meeting or breakout session.
- Capacity
- 14: conference style (standard)
32: rounds
20: classroom
40: lecture
*Additional staffing fees may apply for custom setup - Amenities
- White Board
Four 30”x6’ conference tables
14 plush conference chairs
Mounted white board
Built-in credenza
Founders Board Room
1,075 square feet
This spacious and impressive room is perfect for executive meetings or board meetings.
- Capacity
- 48 (28 conference table, 20 perimeter)
- Amenities
- 28 leather conference chairs
20 armchairs
2 Mounted Screens (Front and Side)
Built-in credenza
Built in lectern with computer
Please notify the facility manager if you would like additional rectangular tables for registration or catering.
Kitchen
405 square feet
This is a great spot for your caterers to set up either a plated or buffet meal. We do not allow self-catering or potluck events.
- Amenities
- Counterspace
Refrigerator
Ice machine
Lester Library
334 square feet
The library is perfect for serving a double-sided buffet, displaying materials or storing supplies. Best of all, it’s free with your reservation of any other room in the building. Request it by name when setting up your reservation.
Moss Patio
9,348 square feet
The mature landscaping surrounding the Moss Patio lends privacy and a sense of the outdoors to this beautiful space. The patio accommodates a variety of events, including: receptions, dinners, vendor fairs and wedding ceremonies. It is adjacent to the AGR Hall and the Tower Lobby, allowing guests to move freely between the three spaces.
- Capacity
- 350 dining
- Amenities
- Twenty-eight 60" round tables are available for use in the patio
The rectangular tables may be used outside
180 outdoor chairs
If you would like to use additional tables/chairs, tent, space heaters, stage or lighting, please make separate arrangements and notify the facility in advance of your event. Please contact Conference and Event Services regarding these arrangements.
Tower Lobby
1,560 square feet
The high ceilings, elegant architectural design and open feel of the Tower Lobby make it an ideal choice for receptions, event registration, poster session or small vendor fair. It can be reserved in conjunction with another space or by itself.
- Capacity
- 64
- Amenities
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Two registration tables
Sit down area for guests
West Conference Room
405 square feet
The room’s location next to the kitchen and the AGR Hall also makes it a convenient space for staging a plated dinner or for event preparation.
- Capacity
- 28 (14 conference table, optional 14 perimeter)
- Amenities
- 14 plush conference chairs
Mounted white board
Built-in credenza
We can add 14 chairs around the perimeter of the room in addition to the 14 chairs around the fixed conference table.
We can also add rectangular tables to the exterior of the room for registration or catering.