Great Hall of the Science Center

The Great Hall of the Science Center is a frequently used lounge area for students and faculty. Its use for events which will disrupt this, its primary function, is not encouraged. Events associated with W&L academic activities may be allowed, providing they align with the following guidelines.

$ The user must take responsibility for arranging with Physical Plant (458-8490) regarding rearrangement of furniture in the space. Requests to Physical Plant should be at least seven days in advance of the event.

< Furniture should not be removed from the Great Hall more than four hours prior to initial need for the space, and be returned no more than four hours after the final need for the space, if possible within the normal working hours of Physical Plant employees.

< Cleanup is the responsibility of the user: W&L custodial services are not expected to clean the area for special events. The users must leave the space as they find it, thus trash, spills, etc in the kitchen area or the Great Hall must be cleaned by the user.

$ Catered events in the Great Hall should be arranged with W&L Dining Services except in unusual circumstances. Requests other than for coffee breaks, receptions, or meals associated with University academic events are unlikely to be honored.

Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in denial of future requests. Any requests for a waiver of these guidelines must be addressed to the Office of the Dean of the College.

Requests for use of the Great Hall can be made online (linked from the Science Library web page) or by calling Linda Davis at x8882, Department of Physics and Engineering, Howe Hall; e-mail davisl@wlu.edu . (Cindy Morton in the Science Library can make reservations if Linda Davis is not available). Include in your request the name of the organization, nature of the event, date and time, number of people expected, and name and contact information for requesting individual.