Conference Center at Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University, located just 40 miles from Harrisburg,PA,offers 100 undergraduate programs in arts and sciences,education, human services and
business.Graduate stud- ies number 57. The picturesque campus bus- tles with conference and event activity all year. With three venues of varying size, it can host up to 600 guests. In addition, there are 13 mul- tifunctional meeting room options on campus.
“We had more than 8,000 visitors at last count,” notes Pam Kammerer,director of the confer- ence center and of marketing for the venue. “Shippensburg is among the leaders in Pennsylvania for event and meeting space availability. We offer the latest technology, and people also like the free parking and excellent catering. Plus,our beautiful courtyard and gar- den are wonderful settings in which to gather before or after conferences.”
The Conference at Shippensburg University provides 12,000-square feet of adaptable meet- ing, event and conference space. Impeccable for multi-day sessions, trade shows and social functions,up to 200 people can utilize this space for a function. Everything is free wired, and wireless Internet and videoconferencing are easily possible.
For events attracting up to 140 participants, Shippensburg rents out the Orrstown Bank Lobby in its Luhrs Performing Art Center. The elegance of a wall of windows and multi-color waterfall create an ambience suited to social programs,yet corporate clients are equally captivated,as well. A third possibility, the Tuscarora Room,can accommodate up to 400 guests. This large meeting and banquet site is fully equipped with audio-visual equipment.A versatile catering department is eager to serve clients in all three venues.
According to Kammerer,conferences here generally last one or two days. Overnight visitors stay in town or at lodgings in nearby Carlisle or Chambersburg. “However, that will all change this year,”she exclaims. “A 110-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel adjacent to the conference center will open in August. Features include an indoor heated swimming pool,outdoor courtyard with gas fire pit,a fit- ness center,bistro and bar. There will be a full access connector road between the center, the hotel and main campus. We’re all delight- ed,” she notes.
24 May June 2015
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