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Gary J. Balas Atrium Reservations Calendars

The Gary J. Balas Atrium (130 Akerman Hall) space is typically an AEM student study space and priority is given to this first, especially during the academic year. It can be used for AEM Events (Graduate student orientaion, BAEM pre-graduation reception, award AEM New Majors )and other AEM student activities such as AIAA , poster presentations or model presentations for AEM freshmen seminars. These events and activaities will be for short periods of time and preferably late afternoon or early evening during the week (Monday-Friday), except for holidays. Priority for reservations is given to units within Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics (AEM).

For Information on Reservations email:aem-dept@umn.edu . The email should include:

  1. Date of Event
  2. Start and end time of event
  3. Setup and Clean-up Time Needed. You should allow for an hour on each side of th event.
  4. Name and contact of person responsible for the event and the purpose of the event.When making a reservation, you will be required to designate a contact person who is responsible for the proper conduct of the event and for returning the Balas Atrium to its original configuration.
  5. Size of the group.

AEM does not provide any support services for events. A reservation does not provide event support services such room setup, cleanup, A/V equipment, catering, extra custodial support or security. The Atrium space is provided as is. Regular custodial servicing occurs on an intermittent schedule after hours typically. For events, the Atrium may need to be straightened and tidied prior to the event start. The sponsoring organization or department is responsible for all these arrangements. If the event is on a weekend, the user will needed to make arrangements and cover the fees for opening up and closing the building through Facilities Management.

Food. If food is to be served at Event, the User may arrange for catering or deli services with the caterer of its choice, provided the selected caterer is licensed through the Minnesota State Department of Health and obtains a permit from University's Department of Environmental Health and Safety. Permittee is not allowed to bring in and serve food unless approved by the University Department of Environmental Health & Safety

This space is NOT to be used for conferences or workshops. Suggestions for conferences can be found: https://ccaps.umn.edu/conferences Event venues on campus: https://uces.umn.edu/venues


Last Modified: 2019-01-09 at 14:46:20 -- this is in International Standard Date and Time Notation