Drew University, Conferences and Events Office

36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ

Drew University, Conferences and Events Office

36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ

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Capacity: 500 people

About Drew University, Conferences and Events Office

Drew’s picturesque, forested campus is a half-mile walk from the NJ Transit Madison train station, which offers direct service to midtown Manhattan, and just minutes from I-287 and I-78 by car. Architectural treasures, state-of-the-art facilities and more are available for special events, meetings, lectures and concerts. Drew is the ideal location for your next event.

Event Spaces

Brothers College

Fixed Board Room

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Brothers College

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Fixed Board Room

Donated by the Baldwin Brothers in 1929, the main academic building on campus, Brothers College hosts newly renovated mediated classrooms.

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Features

Special Features: -Newly renovated, mediated classrooms throughout the building -The BC Lounge is a perfect multipurpose space for gatherings

Concert Hall, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts

Alternate Venue

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Concert Hall, Dorothy Young Center for the Arts

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Inspired by the Berlin Philharmonic, this 433-seat hall is available for concerts or recitals, and is increasingly in demand for audio recording sessions. Recognized for its world-class design and sparkling acoustics, the Concert Hall at Drew University has been in demand by major artists for both recording and performance since it opened in 2005. Among the internationally acclaimed musicians who have performed and recorded in the hall are members of the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, which has established an ongoing series in the hall. The Directors of CMS have stated that the Concert Hall at Drew is among the best in which they have performed.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Number of Green Rooms: 2

Mead Hall

Maximum Capacity: 200
General Event Space

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Mead Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 200

Listed on the Federal and New Jersey Register of Historic Places, Mead Hall is a superb example of early 19th century American Greek Revival architecture. The entry portico, marble-floored foyer and ornate woodwork create an elegant setting for receptions of up to 200 people. Wendel Room and Founders Room on the main level offer gracious, light-filled space for meetings or special events.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 140 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 104 People

Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 40 People

Hollow Square
Capacity: 35 People

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Theater
Capacity: 80 People

Amenities

Dance Floor
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Gracious, light-filled space for meetings or special events

The Great Hall, S.W. Bowne

Maximum Capacity: 160
Banquet Room

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The Great Hall, S.W. Bowne

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Banquet Room | Maximum Capacity: 160

Modeled after Oxford’s Christ Church hall (which was also replicated for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts), Drew’s Great Hall boasts a dramatic stone staircase and magnificent wood-paneled hall with leaded-glass windows. The hall can accommodate up to 125 people for meetings and dinners. Please note that this building is not handicapped-accessible.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 160 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 128 People

Reception
Capacity: 50 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Atmosphere/Decor: Replicated for Harry Potter’s Hogwarts with dramatic stone staircase and magnificent wood-paneled hall with leaded-glass windows
Floor Covering: Carpet

Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall

Maximum Capacity: 160
General Event Space

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Craig Chapel, Seminary Hall

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 160

Seminary Hall is a two-story gothic-style building of Harvard brick and pink granite. The building houses our Craig Chapel, perfect for wedding ceremonies.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Theater
Capacity: 160 People

Amenities

Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Floor Covering: Wood

Ehinger Center

General Event Space

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Ehinger Center

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The Ehinger Center has various meeting and social spaces available including Crawford Hall our large campus multi-purpose room and The Space where comedians, poets, and musicians often perform in our own version of a coffee house.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

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Features

Special Features: -Crawford Hall holds lecture-style seating for up to 200 guests. Round tables can accommodate upwards of 140 attendees at your next conference -Dining Area seats 150 guests.

Simon Forum

Maximum Capacity: 3500
General Event Space

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Simon Forum

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General Event Space | Maximum Capacity: 3500

This facility offers two venues suitable for large-scale events. The Baldwin Gym can accommodate 900 people with lecture-style seating or up to 300 people for a sit-down dinner. The gym is also ideal for basketball practice or camp! The Forum field house is an ideal location for a gala event with 400 to 800 guests or a lecture for up to 2,000 people. The athletic center includes a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room, and baseball and turf fields. Drew’s lighted all-weather poly grass field, Ranger Stadium, is home to the university’s soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey teams. There are also indoor and outdoor tennis courts — the outdoor courts are lighted to tournament specifications and feature a gazebo for spectators. Drew also has irrigated baseball, softball, and practice fields, as well as indoor tennis, volleyball, racquetball, and squash courts.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 950 People

Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 750 People

Theater
Capacity: 3500 People

Amenities

Features

Special Features: -Basketball court -Indoor swimming pool (25 yards) -Two dance studios -Fitness and weight rooms -Baseball field -Soccer field -Indoor courts (volleyball, tennis, racquetball, and squash)

Venue Types

Amenities

ADA/ACA Accessible
Indoor Pool
On-Site Catering Service
Outdoor Function Area
Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi

Features

Max Number of People for an Event: 500

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