Campus Center

The College’s Campus Center opened in October 2009. The two-story, 50,000 square foot facility was a $15 million project and replaced Cowan Dining Commons.

Hours of Operation

The common areas of the building are accessible to students 24 hours a day by card swipe access.

An ATM is located in the north vestibule for cash withdrawals. Newspapers are located in both the north and south vestibules

Parking

Directly behind the Campus Center, off of College Street, there is one reserved parking space, three handicapped parking spaces, and four one-hour parking spots. There are four 2-hour parking spots on College Street. Additional parking is also available behind the Norton Center for the Arts off of West Walnut Street.

General Policies

• There is no smoking within the Campus Center and when outside, you must be 25 feet from any doorway.
• The Campus Center is an alcohol-free building. Any violators will be cited accordingly.
• If you wish to use candles within the Campus Center, you must obtain special permission from the Director of Campus Activities and the Department of Public Safety.

Reservations

To reserve meeting space in the Campus Center or view space availability, visit the online reservation systems at http://eventcentre.bookedscheduler.com.

Reservation Regulations

• Any Centre College registered group or organization may reserve space in the Campus Center for meetings, events, etc.
• Parties outside the Centre College community may rent the space upon approval by the College. For those interested in renting space in the Campus Center, please contact Glenda Beaven in Human Resources.
• The Campus Center serves the needs of the campus community outside the classroom.  Therefore, reservations for academic purposes (class meetings, study space, research, etc.) are generally prohibited and will be rejected from EventCentre.
• For urgent reservation requests, those needed within five (5) calendar days, please contact the Director of Campus Activities.
• If a room you have reserved is locked, please contact the Information Desk or the Department of Public Safety.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please consult the Information Desk, located on the first floor of the Campus Center.

Set-up and Technology Requirements

To make specific requests for set-up, please send an email sloevents@centre.edu within 14 days of your reservation. Please select the room that is best equipped for your needs. Other accommodations can be made upon special request. Do not assume that everything you need will be in the space you reserve (i.e. computers, VGA/HDMI cables, adaptors, DVD player, etc.)

Fees

The Student Life Office reserves the right to charge an individual, group, or organization for damage incurred to the space or for excessive cleaning. Additionally, reservation privileges for the responsible parties may be revoked.

Internet

Wireless internet access is available throughout the Campus Center for any student, faculty, or staff whose computer is registered with ITS.  Guests can register their device by connecting to the Centre wifi network.

Lounge Areas

• Televisions: Remotes are available for check out at the Information Desk for the four (4) televisions on the first floor of the Campus Center and the two (2) televisions in the Game Room. Students must leave their Centre ID or another photo ID to check one out. Televisions should be turned off when they are not being used.
• Fireplaces: The fireplaces are turned on each day when weather appropriate. Please inquire at the Information Desk to have the fireplaces turned on or off.
• Shades: If the sun gets too bright, the shades along the west wall of the Campus Center can be closed via controls at the Information Desk upon request.
• Outdoor Dining: To eat outside, students must leave their ID card with the person at the desk within Cowan.

Banquet and Food Service Information

For information involving food service and catering, please contact the Catering Manager for Sodexo, Dorothy Brown at 859-238-5369 or dorothy.brown@centre.edu.

Recycling

Recycling is located near the Everyday Café, the north exit of Cowan, and in various locations on the second floor.

Sodexo recycles any packaging materials and other trash if possible.