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People attending an event in the National Weather Center Auditorium.

Events

Host Your Event at the National Weather Center

The National Weather Center (NWC) is one of the most unique venues you’ll find to host your event. There are spaces of various sizes available throughout the building and most are equipped with the latest in presentation and conferencing technology. Any event will certainly be an event to remember when held in the National Weather Center!

Five people sitting at a table with linens and silverware.
An aerial view of an event taking place in the National Weather Center Auditorium.
People sitting at a table at an event in the National Weather Center Atrium.

Contact events@nwc.ou.edu to book your event today.


NWC Protocol & Facility Guidelines

The National Weather Center (“NWC”), including its academic and research units, are committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all students, employees, and participants in their day-to-day work as well as in any conference, workshop, field project, or project hosted or managed by the NWC no matter what role they play or their background. The NWC prohibits discrimination and/or harassment of anyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran, as well as any other characteristics protected under state or federal law.

We expect all students, employees, and participants (including those not directly affiliated with OU/NWC partners) to abide by the NWC Protocol (pdf) when operating in the NWC or during any NWC-related event. This Protocol is a compilation of relevant University policies assembled for convenience and this Protocol does not supersede or modify any existing OU or NWC partner policies.

Event Spaces & Rates

Room

Size

Weekday Rates

Weekend/After Hours Rate

Atrium9,000 feet$150 per hour$225 per hour
Auditorium3,500 feet$37.50 per hour$56.35 per hour
Seminar Room1,500 feet$30 per hour$45 per hour
Boardroom675 feet$18.75 per hour$28 per hour
Dean's Boardroom305 feet$15 per hour$22.50 per hour

Room

Size

Weekday Rates

Weekend/After Hour Rates

Atrium9,000 feet$100 per hour$150 per hour
Auditorium3,500 feet$25 per hour$37.50 per hour
Seminar Room1,500 feet$18.75 per hour$30 per hour
Boardroom675 feet$12.50 per hour$18.75 per hour
Dean's Boardroom305 feet$10 per hour$15 per hour
The National Weather Center Auditorium, featuring Science on a Sphere.

Room Specifications:

  • 9,000 square feet
  • Flexible seating: 
    • Banquet (max): 240 people
    • Reception (max): 500 people
    • Theatre Style (max): 240 people
  • Audio Visual:
    • Weather Wall
    • Science on a Sphere
    • Podium/PA
    • Projector 3000 Lumens
    • 13’ DaLite Screen with dress kit
    • Pipe and Drape
    • 4’x8’ Stage riser with dress kit
David L. Boren Auditorium, featuring tiered setting and recessed lighting.
David L. Boren Auditorium

Room Specifications:

  • 3,500 square feet
  • Tiered Classroom seating (max): 230 people
  • Two Ceiling Mounted Projectors
  • Podium/PA
  • White Board
Seminar Room in the National Weather Center, featuring tiered setting.
Seminar Room

Room Specifications:

  • 1,500 square feet
  • Tiered Classroom seating (max): 75 people
  • One Ceiling Mounted Projector
  • Podium/PA
  • White Board
The National Weather Center Boardroom, with a large table an chairs in the middle and flags and a projection screen in the back.
Boardroom

Room Specifications:

  • 675 square feet
  • Boardroom-style seating (max): 24 people
  • Perimeter seating (max): 14 people
  • Catering Kitchen
  • Ceiling-Mounted Projector
  • Speakers
  • White Board/Easel (portable)
The Dean's Office Boardroom, with a large table and several chairs in the center.
Dean's Office Boardroom

Room Specifications:

  • 305 square feet
  • Boardroom-style seating (max): 10 people
  • Coffee maker
  • Mounted television for projection with hookups
  • Speakers
  • White board/Easel

Event Services

Room Equipment

Cost

Wireless microphone (handheld)$25
Wireless microphone (lapel)$25
Laptop$25
Projector and screen$100
Screen only$75
Podium$50

Linens and Tables (per day)

Cost

Table cloth (Black)$12/linen
Cocktail table linen (Crimson)$12/linen

*Parking and custodial services
vary dependent on event.

Labor

Cost

Set-up labor$30
AV Tech$100