The Office of University Events is the primary organizer of major events for Northeastern University.
We offer consultation services for Northeastern faculty and staff who are planning University events, meetings or conferences, or who are interested in hosting an outside group for an event at the University.
We manage scheduling and use of the Egan Research Center meeting rooms, including Raytheon Amphitheater (240 Egan), 340 Egan, and 440 Egan.
Our work planning major University events and consulting with faculty and staff is part of a larger, University-wide integrated event program that supports the University mission. Our principles are guided by the University’s core values, the foundational principles that form the basis for all Northeastern endeavors.
Our job is to develop and manage events that illustrate Northeastern’s commitment to excellence, distinctiveness, and innovation. We do this by working with a broad spectrum of clients across the University—from the President’s Office to individual consultation with faculty and staff—to maintain professional event standards at all University events and to guide our clients through the process of producing a quality event at Northeastern
Who we are
We are a team of event professionals with over 100 years of combined expertise in event management. Our backgrounds encompass event planning in the academic, hotel, hospitality, nonprofit, and private sectors, as well as facility management, exposition management, sales, and catering.
What we do
The Office of University Events is a client service department that provides event production, consulting and referral services to the University community. On a day-to-day basis, the Office of University Events is responsible for planning and executing a yearly roster of large-scale University events. Generally, we plan and manage institutional events that are hosted by the president—events that are a tradition at Northeastern and that have a broad reach across multiple University constituencies. We serve as advisers to the University community on how to plan and produce a meeting, reception, conference, or event: large or small, complex or simple.
We work in conjunction with the Office of the Provost, the colleges, the Office of Government Relations and Community Affairs, Public Affairs, Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, Human Resources Management, Institutional Diversity & Equity, the Office of the Board of Trustees, and the Commencement Office.
Any event at Northeastern, regardless of its size, is a reflection of professional standards at the University. Through events, we extend the presidential standard of hospitality, create goodwill, develop friends, raise funds and project a positive image of the University.
How we can help you
Events are vehicles by which business and/or learning objectives can be met. With our professional guidance, you’ll be sure to meet your event goals and objectives.
Whether you need to find space for a meeting, plan an event, organize a special event or a conference, connect with the right caterer, book entertainment, or order gifts or awards, our office can advise you on the planning process and refer you to the appropriate resources.
Some events are planned on short notice, and others are planned months or years ahead. Department budgets and staff resources are tight, so we can help you best by talking with you early in the process to plan your event in an efficient, cost-effective way.
THIS PROCESS INCLUDES:
- The steps you should take to plan, market, and manage your event.
- How to find and book space for your event.
- How to find and work with the right vendor partners and University departments when planning your event.
- University policies concerning events.
- Hosting outside groups with whom you are affiliated who wish to use University facilities for a meeting or event.
We’ll introduce you to other University departments and external suppliers with whom you may need to do business. Occasionally, under certain circumstances, our staff may take on a more involved role in helping you to plan your event.
OUR SERVICES INCLUDE CONSULTATION ON:
- Site selection
- Food and beverage
- Invitations
- VIP protocol
- Décor
- Gifts
- Publicity
- Signage
- Transportation
- Audio-visual services
- Public safety
- Disability concerns, ADA event compliance
- Visitor information
- Parking
You are welcome and encouraged to seek the advice of this office, and we look forward to working with you on your event. The Office of University Events is located at Columbus Place in Suite 402. To make an appointment to talk with an event planner, please contact Brian Loutitt, Senior Director, at ext. 7453 or b.loutitt@neu.edu.