Planning an Event at UMN Morris

UMN Morris is a wonderful place to hold events, with multiple venues to accommodate the needs of almost any type of program.

Our knowledgeable staff will assist you with your room layout, navigation of our campus, and event coordination services. We can connect you with campus catering, event technical support, and any other services you need.


Student Event Planners

Student Engagement & Events is here to assist you with making your campus event a success. Whether you want to schedule a room for a meeting or plan to host a major campus event, we can support you.

Students gather around a table and create hair bows using black ribbon and glitter glue.

Scheduling rooms

Student organization leaders can schedule rooms for organization functions using the campus scheduling system. Simply log in with your campus ID and password and click the request an event link, or, if you would rather, stop in our office and have one of our office assistants help you with this task. If you want to hold an event in Oyate Hall or Edson Auditorium, stop in the office and set up a meeting with one of our professional staff for an event consultation.

Event planning

As a student leader you have access to a complete event planning tool built into our campus connection system. If you are new to event planning we recommend this planning worksheet as a great starting point. If you're not sure where to start, stop in the office, and our office assistants will put you on the right path.

Other resources for student leaders

For a ton of other resources, policies, and tools, check out our Student Organization Handbook <link to future canvas site

Faculty/Staff Event Planners

Student Engagement & Events is here to assist you with making your campus event a success.  Whether you want to schedule a room for a meeting or plan to host a major campus event, we can support you.

Scheduling rooms

Morris faculty and staff can schedule rooms for organization functions using the campus scheduling system.  Simply log in with your campus ID and password and click the request an event link, or, if you would rather, stop in our office and have one of our office assistants help you with this task. If you want to hold an event in Oyate Hall or Edson Auditorium, stop in, call, or email the office and set up a meeting with one of our professional staff for an event consultation.  

An outdoor event on the campus mall, with a podium set up on the natural stage.

Event planning

We are happy to assist you with planning your event as much or as little as you would like. Please reach out to us at 320-589-6080 or ummstact@morris.umn.edu with the proposed dates and times of your event, and one of our staff will contact you to schedule an event consultation and start the process.

External Event Planners

Student Engagement & Events offers year-round event planning and support for campus and community users. Located on the peaceful prairie of western Minnesota, the Morris campus features beautiful grounds with rich architectural history and a variety of spaces for weddings, conferences, athletic camps, and meetings.

wedding set up in Oyate Hall, Student Center, with chairs arranged to form a central aisle

An experienced and friendly staff will assist you with all details of your event to ensure that it is successful. We are a one-stop shop for groups large and small. From room set-ups to advanced technology, from full-service catering to housing, our staff will provide comprehensive services throughout your stay on campus. Contact us at 320-589-6080 or ummstact@morris.umn.edu to start planning your event.