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Atwood Memorial Center

Cultural Events

Information for Planning and Hosting Cultural Events at Atwood Memorial Center

Planning a Cultural Event

If you're a student organization planning a cultural event, here's some key information to help make your event a success.

Cultural Events Schedule

Contact Information

For more information or to book your event for the upcoming year, contact:

Lisa Johnson
Email: lajohnson@stcloudstate.edu
Phone: (320)308-2074

Planning Tools and Guidelines

Event Planning

When you're ready to book your event, contact Lisa Johnson at lajohnson@stcloudstate.edu at the Atwood Memorial Center to check availability and reserve your space. Be sure to make your reservation as early as possible, as dates fill up quickly.

During the booking process, you'll discuss your AV needs and event logistics. For more details on how to get started, visit the Cultural Planning Guide at the AMC 134 desk.

When planning your room layout, feel free to use the Publisher file to design your room diagram: Ballroom Template.

Food Planning

Contact Huskies Dining Catering to schedule a meeting and discuss your event's menu and logistics. Food orders must be submitted 30 days prior to the event.

For more information, contact Catering Director Katey Brion at catering@stcloudstate.edu.

You'll also need to coordinate special ordering requirements and kitchen safety training with Executive Chef Norm Maish at Norm.Maish@compass-usa.com.

AV Tech Needs

AV tech assistance is required for events in the AMC Ballroom or Ritsche Auditorium. AV technicians can assist with rehearsals and with hanging decorations from the ceiling or walls in the AMC Ballroom. Be sure to inform us of your specific needs.

For more information about AV tech assistance, contact Joe Koenig at joe.koenig@stcloudstate.edu.

Budget & Finance

If you're seeking grant funding for your event, be sure to apply at least 30 days before your event to allow time for the approval process. Apply for event grants.

Marketing

Be sure to add your event to the HuskiesConnect Events Calendar to help promote it. Create an event listing. You can also rent decorations from the Department of Campus Involvement. For more information about available items, contact Carly Frederick at carly.frederick-thompson@stcloudstate.edu.

Ticketing

If you plan to sell tickets online for your event, contact Mic Brunner to set up the ticketing system. If you also want to offer credit card payments at the door on the day of your event, Mic can assist with that as well.

For more information, contact Mic Brunner at mic.brunner@stcloudstate.edu.

Parking

Cultural Night groups can reserve the AA Lot (the surface lot across from the parking ramp) for a fee. Be sure to confirm in advance with Public Safety if you'd like to use this parking option.