Lourdes University expand summer conference, camp offering
Lourdes University is pleased to announce that beginning spring 2015, organizations can begin reserving various areas of the campus for summer activities such as conferences, seminars, and camps. Located in the picturesque Toledo suburb of Sylvania, Ohio, Lourdes boasts over 19,000 square feet of flexible-use meeting and special event space as well as on-site housing including:
The Franciscan Center of Lourdes University
Lourdes’ Franciscan Center offers a beautiful, full-service, state-of-the-art theater, commons (open atrium), and conference center located in the picturesque Toledo suburb of Sylvania, OH.
The Franciscan Center theater seats 850 patrons and is capable of hosting a fully staged and technically challenging performance or a simple lecture event. In-house technical assistance from the Center’s resident technical director is part of every theater rental for those organizations wishing to utilize its features such as sound, lighting, etc.
The commons is the grand arched atrium of the Franciscan Center, and provides an ideal setting for banquets, dinners, style shows, fund-raisers, and receptions. It features a built-in bar, arched masonry pillared cloisters, decorative ceramic tile floor, and direct kitchen access for your approved caterer. The area will seat up to 350 persons at 72" round tables for dinners and banquets, and up to 300 when used in conjunction with the theater or other conference events.
Additionally, there are three conference room spaces offered in the Franciscan Center. Conference rooms A & B can be used separately and will seat up to 100 patrons, or together seat 200 patrons. Organizations may also reserve the Center’s board room, which seats approximately 60 patrons. Both the conference rooms and the board room are equipped with a projection screen, audio/visual equipment, and white write-on boards.
Ebeid Student Center and the Den:
Lourdes also offers casual spaces for smaller, less formal gatherings. The Ebeid Student Center is located on the lower level of the university’s newest academic building, and features a pool table, a Ping-Pong table, a wide-screen TV, small stage, and multi-functional seating. Located next to Lourdes University’s student housing, the Den is a 5,000 square foot open meeting space that features a large projection screen TV, dining/study tables, a Ping-Pong table, video game center, and multi-functional seating.
Smart Classrooms
Make technology work for your organization’s event by utilizing one of Lourdes University’s many smart classrooms, which are equipped with wifi and audio/visual equipment. Classrooms seat up to 40 patrons.
Gym and Rec Room
Connected to the Franciscan Center, Lourdes’ gym is a great space for athletic camps such as basketball, cheerleading, and volleyball and offers plenty of room for fitness classes, walking and jogging. Locker rooms and shower facilities are also available in the gym. The Rec Room is located alongside the Den, and houses a variety of cardiovascular equipment and weight-lifting machines.
Lourdes Commons (housing)
At Lourdes, we won’t make patrons squeeze into tiny dorm rooms! The university wants guests to feel as at home as possible and offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartment-style living spaces in six separate residence halls for up to 325 guests.
Event Planning & Catering Services
In addition to facility rental, Lourdes University will also offer services and amenities to help make planning a breeze such as in-house catering, event planning, and technical assistance. Those utilizing Lourdes meeting facilities can also enjoy daily meals in the dining hall with a variety of healthy and delicious food catered by AVI Fresh.
Pricing based on space and event requirements. For more information or to explore utilizing Lourdes University’s meeting and special event spaces, contact Franciscan Center executive director Penny Marks at 419-824-3971 or [email protected]. Explore the many options on Lourdes University’s campus by visiting www.franciscancenter.org.
Rooted in the Catholic and Franciscan tradition, Lourdes University offers baccalaureate degrees in more than 30 academic majors as well as graduate degrees in business, education, liberal studies, nursing, organizational leadership, and theology. Community outreach programs include the Appold Planetarium, the Center for Science Education & the Environment, and Lifelong Learning. A member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lourdes students can also compete in a variety of men’s and women’s sports. Named a “Best in the Midwest” college by the Princeton Review, Lourdes University is a nationally accredited, veteran and transfer-friendly institution offering a variety of student scholarships. Discover us online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211.
Press Release Contact Name: Heather Hoffman
Press Release Contact Email: [email protected]
Press Release Contact Phone: 419-824-3952
Organization Name: Lourdes University
Website or Link: www.lourdes.edu
Organization Address: Sylvania, OH