St. Cloud State University has had a long tradition of providing some incredible cultural programs that are well attended by the St. Cloud State Community and those from the surrounding area. The programs are planned, promoted and run almost entirely by students that have a strong desire to share their culture. Most cultural events include performances in their native dress, food, dance and music. There are approximately 16 to 18 major events held annually! These events help support and foster Atwood's core value of Creating a Student-Centered Community.
If you are a student organization and are planning on hosting a cultural event, here is some of the information you will need to make your event a success.
When you are ready to book your event reach out to Dana Randt dana.randt@stcloudstate.edu at Atwood Memorial Center to check dates and book space. When booking your space discussions will happen about AV needs and logistics to help finalized for your event. For more information on how to start your planning check out the Cultural Planning Guide
When you are ready to set the layout of your room feel free to play with the Publisher File to design a room diagram: Ballroom
For more planning assistance check out DCI Event Planning Tips
Contact Chartwells Catering to set up a meeting to discuss the recipes and logistics of your event. catering@stcloudstate.edu
If you are looking for grant money to run your event make sure you apply for grant more than 30 days before your event to go through the approval process. Apply here.
Make sure to add your event to the HuskiesConnect Events Calendar to get the word out about your event. The Department of Campus Involvement (DCI) can also help you market your event! Contact DCI to learn more!
If you plan to sell tickets for your event, reach out to Mic Brunner to get the ticketing system set up online for your event: mic.brunner@stcloudstate.edu
Request for Viking Coke Product for your event. Apply here
Free parking is located after 3:30 p.m. in L-Lot or V-Lot on weekends. Parking is also available in the ramp but each individual vehicle will be charged a fee.
Cultural Night groups can also reserve the AA Lot for $50.00 but need to confirm in advance for that service. Please contact Dana if you would like this parking option.