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Bizzell Memorial Library is located in the center of campus, east of the clock tower. Resources and services available to students, faculty and staff include:

• Research help
• Textbooks on Reserve
• Computer workstations
• Technology lending
• Quiet and group study spaces

Managing Department of the space:

University Libraries
405-325-4142

There are multiple spaces that can be reserved for meetings and events in the Housing & Residence Life area. Spaces range from large outdoor areas to theatres and dance studios.

Events may be held in these spaces between the hours of: Sun-Thur: 8 AM - 10 PM, Fri - Sun: 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM.

The Henderson-Tolson Cultural Center (HTCC) is designed to create educational, political, and/or social awareness regarding issues of diversity for the University community, celebrating a multi-cultural student body and meeting the facility needs of a University organization and student groups on campus.

Events may be held in the HTCC Monday-Thursday between the hours of 5 PM - 11 PM.

Events outside of these times will be charged an additional fee and must be approved through the offices of Campus Scheduling and Student Life.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

The Jim Thorpe Multicultural Center (JTMC) is designed to create an educational and/or social awareness environment regarding issues of diversity for University of Oklahoma students, along with meeting the facility needs for University of Oklahoma registered student organizations.

Events may be held in the JTMC Monday-Thursday between the hours of 5 PM - 11 PM.

Events outside of these times will be charged an additional fee and must be approved through the offices of Campus Scheduling and Student Life.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling Office 
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

The historic Oklahoma Memorial Union (OMU) features over 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ranging from intimate rooms and lounges for smaller events to outdoor venues and the 6,500 square foot ballroom for larger events and weddings.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling - Oklahoma Memorial Union
405-325-2121 | union@ou.edu

The Lloyd Noble Center is an 11,562-seat multi-purpose arena that hosts many OU home sporting events as well as concerts and university events.

Managing Department of the space:

University of Oklahoma Athletics Department 
405-325-0587 | athleticevents@ou.edu

The McCasland Field House is a multi-purpose arena that hosts many OU home sporting events as well as concerts and university events.

Managing Department of the space:

University of Oklahoma Athletics Department
405-325-0587 | athleticevents@ou.edu

The MidFirst Bank Stadium Club spans the east side of the football stadium, featuring the stadium’s largest climate-controlled lounge space.

Managing Department of the space:

University of Oklahoma Athletics Department
405-325-0587 | athleticevents@ou.edu

Located on the west side of the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The large interior includes locations for large groups and provides a tremendous view of the stadium.

Managing Department of the space:

University of Oklahoma Athletics Department
405-325-0587 | athleticevents@ou.edu

The historic Oklahoma Memorial Union (OMU) features over 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space, ranging from intimate rooms and lounges for smaller events to outdoor venues and the 6,500 square foot ballroom for larger events and weddings.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling - Oklahoma Memorial Union
405-325-2121 | union@ou.edu

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, from science symposiums to wedding receptions, will certainly be an event to remember when held in the National Weather Center.

Managing Department of the space:

National Weather Center
405-325-1819 | events@nwc.ou.edu

The Thurman J. White Forum Building is an excellent location for your next meeting or event. The space is equipped with recently renovated audio and visual equipment including ceiling-mounted projectors, built-in screens, laptops and sound-systems in every room. Meetings and conferences benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi. 

Managing Department of the space:

Conference Services
405-325-4318 | conferenceservices@ou.edu

Home to multiple, beautiful performance halls.

Managing Department of the space:

School of Music
405-325-2081

Give your guests a memorable experience by allowing them to explore the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art after-hours or between conference meeting sessions. The museum can host up to 2,000 people.

Managing Department of the space:

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
405-325-9112

The Lightwell Gallery is located in the central atrium of the OU School of Visual Arts at the University of Oklahoma. It’s a large space, with an uninterrupted footprint of 20’ by 65’, and a unique 45’ high, sky-lit ceiling providing visibility from studios, offices, and hallways from one and two stories above the gallery floor.

Managing Department of the space:

OU School of Visual Arts
405-325-2691 | art@ou.edu

The perfect setting for lectures, film screenings, award presentations and other events requiring a small stage, the Mary Eddy and Fred Jones Auditorium has 146 seats and space for up to four wheelchairs. Overflow seating is available for up to 40 people.

Managing Department of the space:

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
405-325-9112

Historically known as Holmberg Hall this is Oklahoma’s only European-style performance hall located inside the Donald W. Reynolds Performing Arts Center and seats 677.

Managing Department of the space:

College of Fine Arts
405-325-4101

A grand, open space designed to hold contemporary art and accommodate larger groups, this gallery can seat up to 200 people.

Managing Department of the space:

Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art
405-325-9112

The MCSSC consists of an indoor and outdoor pool. The indoor pool is an eight-lane 25-yard lap pool with a 13-foot diving well with one 1-meter springboard. The outdoor facility consists of an Olympic-sized pool 50 meters by 25 yards with a 13-foot diving well and two 1-meter springboards as well as a kiddy pool. The outdoor lap pool ranges from 4’ to 5’6’’ deep and the indoor diving well ranges from 9’ to 13’. 

Managing Department of the space:

Fitness + Recreation
405-325-3053 | fitrec@ou.edu

The Sarkeys Fitness Center features: eight basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, four racquetball courts, a squash court, 1/6th mile indoor track, two large multi-purpose activity rooms, two weight room areas, a large cardio room with mounted flat-screen TVs, a climbing wall, a personal training room, and a massage therapy room.  

Managing Department of the space:

Fitness + Recreation
405-325-4873 | fitrec@ou.edu

Burr Park is the beautiful home to a central gazebo surrounded by full flowerbeds and many trees. 

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling Office
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

Tabling on the South Oval is a popular way to publicize an upcoming event. Registered student organizations and OU departments may reserve tabling space on the South Oval, using the OU Reserve portal.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling Office
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

The Van Vleet Oval, commonly referred to as the South Oval, is the central green space on the Norman campus. This space is often the site for large, outdoor, university events.

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling Office
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

Also known as the Passion Pit, the Unity Garden is a sunken-in area on the South Oval. It's often the place where groups gather for meetings and protests

Managing Department of the space:

Campus Scheduling Office
405-325-2121 | scheduling@ou.edu

The OU Visitor Center is your first stop for campus maps and other visitor information and materials. If you are a prospective student, please visit our Admissions & Recruitment website to learn more about applying to OU. 

Managing Department of the space:

Admissions & Recruitment
405-325-2151 | tour@ou.edu