Miami University

Welcome to Miami University’s Phillip R. Shriver Center

The University Center opened its doors in 1957 to meet the social, cultural and recreational needs of the entire University community. In 1981, the Center was renamed “The Phillip R. Shriver Center” in honor of Miami’s popular 17th President. The Center offers a wide variety of accommodations for conferences, banquets, lectures, weddings and other special events year-round. We are nicely located in the center of campus and offer the following services:

• ATMs
• Carillon Catering
• Check Cashing
• Courtesy Telephones and Pay Phones
• First Miami Student Credit Union
• Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life & Leadership
• Haines Food Court and Tuffy’s
• Meeting Facilities
• Notary Public
• Office of Student Activities & Leadership
• Office of Student Housing & Meal Plan Services
• Spring Street Market
• Television Room
• University Bookstore
• University Box Office

* Helpful Tips for Planning Your Event *

Audio-visual Equipment

Audio-visual equipment should be requested at the time reservations are made. Shriver Center has limited quantities of equipment and cannot guarantee availability, if requested less than two weeks before your event. All equipment must be returned in original condition. Any damage to audio-visual equipment will result in repair fees, added to the final bill. Please refer to rental rates for non-University groups.

Beverages and Food

All beverages and food must be obtained through Shriver Center’s food service - Carillon Catering.

Cancellations

Non-University groups must provide a 1-month notification when cancelling an event to avoid the assessment of the room rental fee. Student and University groups must provide a 2-week notification of cancellations to avoid the assessment of the room rental fee.

Decorations

If you wish to display any signs or materials, please let our staff know in advance and we will be happy to assist you. Please check with your Event Planner for types of decorations that work best in each room. Use of tape on walls, doors, ceilings, etc. is prohibited. No open flames are permitted. If special cleaning after your event is necessary, then additional charges will be assessed.

Room Information

The room fee is waived for a meeting or seminar that is sponsored by recognized student organizations and University departments. If two or more rooms are reserved for multi-day conferences by these groups, room fees apply for any rooms in which food service has not been requested. If a room is used for fundraising events or admission is charged by these groups, and no food or beverages have been ordered to equal the room rate, the room fee will apply.

Smoking

Miami University has elected to become a “smoke-free” campus. Please check with your Event Planner for exterior locations where smoking is permitted.

Multi-Purpose Rooms

The Multi-Purpose Room is ideal for conferences, weddings, banquets and proms. This room can hold up to 700 persons theatre-style with four drop-down video screens. Stage, dance floor and internet access are available upon request.

This space may be used as a single room or separated by noise-reduction partitions. One or both partitions may be pulled into place to create alternative configurations, allowing greater flexibility.

A grand piano is available with a 2-week notice to allow for scheduled tuning.

Sample Banquet Set-up for 350 with Audio-Visual

(Multi-Purpose Rooms)

Sample Buffet Set-up for 300 with Audio-Visual

(Multi-Purpose Rooms)

Sample Classroom Set-up for 295 with Audio-Visual

(Multi-Purpose Rooms)

Sample Theatre Set-up for 700 with Audio-Visual

(Multi-Purpose Rooms)

Heritage Room

The elegant Heritage Room is unique with a polished hardwood floor and classical mahogany trim. Its state-of-the-art audio-visual system includes a video-data projector and drop-down screen for CD, DVD and VHS player. Internet access is available upon request.

This room is very popular for weddings, banquets, proms and conferences.

A piano is available with a 2-week notice to allow for scheduled tuning.

Sample Banquet Set-up for 200 with Audio-Visual

(Heritage Room)

Sample Buffet Set-up for 180 with Audio-Visual

(Heritage Room)

Sample Classroom Set-up for 144 with Audio-Visual

(Heritage Room)

Sample Theatre Set-up for 360 with Audio-Visual

(Heritage Room)

1809 Room

The founding of Miami University in 1809 is commemorated by the name given to Shriver Center’s full-service restaurant, which is open Monday through Friday, 11:30am - 1:30pm. While our front dining room is available for walk-in guests, we accept reservations to our back dining room and Private Dining Room. The Private Dining Room is ideal for small groups who want to conduct a meeting over lunch but don’t require any special set-up or additional equipment. Because the 1809 Room is very popular for rehearsal dinners and small banquets, this room can be reserved for private functions in the evenings or on weekends.

Room 336

Room 336 is recommended for mid-size groups,

offering flexible seating for meetings, receptions or dinners. Due to its location away from the major traffic flow, this room is ideally suited for groups who desire minimal distraction or greater privacy.

Bystrom-Reid Room

The Bystrom-Reid Room can accommodate small banquets, meetings or conferences. This space can be divided into the Bystrom Room (named for Richard T. Bystrom, the first Director of the University Center) and the Whitelaw Reid Room (named for one of the first members of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity and United States Vice President under Benjamin Harrison).

A permanently mounted white board is available. Internet and telephone access are available upon request.

Benjamin Harrison Room

Benjamin Harrison, an 1852 Miami University graduate and 23rd President of the United States, is honored with a rich mahogany-paneled meeting room that seats 20 around a permanent boardroom table. This room is ideal for small meetings with its drop-down screen or for private dinners.

Anna Symmes Harrison Room

Near the Benjamin Harrison Room is the attractively appointed Anna Symmes Harrison Room, named for the wife of William Henry Harrison and grandmother of Benjamin Harrison.

This room is frequently requested for small meetings, quiet meals or a buffet area for the adjacent Caroline Scott Harrison Room, a perfect get-away from everyday stress.

Caroline Scott Harrison Room

The Caroline Scott Harrison Room is named after Benjamin Harrison’s wife, who was born in Oxford, Ohio and became the first President of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Decorated with oriental carpets, Queen Anne furniture and various antiques, this southern-facing room gives the impression of an elegant 19th century living room.

This room is very popular for small receptions and gatherings, especially when used with the Anna Symmes Harrison Room that is connected by double doors.

Room 241

Room 241 is located on the main floor of the Shriver Center and works very well for small private meetings and/or dinners. Flexible seating can accommodate theatre or conference style, depending on your needs.

A permanently mounted white board is available. Internet and telephone access are available upon request.

Miami Indian Room

The Miami Indian Room represents a closeness with the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, established under the leadership of Forest D. Olds, Chief of the Miami Tribe from 1963 to 1974. Chief Floyd E. Leonard continues to promote the connection. He and others have donated numerous articles for display in the public areas.

This room is composed of a permanent table and comfortable chairs for 14, ideal for small meetings over lunch that do not require any special set-up. Internet and telephone access are available upon request.

Schiewetz Fine Arts Plaza

The Schiewetz Fine Arts Plaza, a gift of Richard Schiewetz to honor his sisters - Betty Schiewetz Cromer ’41 and Mary Eleanor Schiewetz Flory ’39, is an attractively landscaped area between the Shriver Center Patio to the north and Center for Performing Arts to the south. Complete with benches and a shimmering water feature, the Plaza is a perfect setting for outdoor functions.

Goggin Ice Center - Club Lounge

The Club Lounge at Goggin Ice Center offers a unique setting for meetings and dining. Through a glass wall that overlooks the main sheet of ice, guests may have an opportunity to see a broomball game or the Miami RedHawks hockey team during practice. Reservations for use of the Club Lounge may be made at the Goggin Ice Center Administrative Office or by calling 529-9830.

Catering is available through Carillon Catering by calling 529-4031.

Room Rates and Capacities

* Please request a Wedding Brochure for pricing and more information.

Equipment Rates for non-Unversity Groups

Contact Information

Marijo Nootz - Senior Director of Shriver Center

nootzmj@muohio.edu

513-529-4031

Jim Baker - Assistant Director, Shriver Center Facilities

bakerjw@muohio.edu

513-529-4031

duties include: Room set-up and audio-visual systems for Shriver Center

Neila Hanges - Assistant to Senior Director of Shriver Center

hangesna@muohio.edu

513-529-4032

duties include: Menu and event planning for Carillon Catering

Gail King - Manager of Guest and Reservation Services

kinggm@muohio.edu

513-529-4524

duties include: Room reservation for Shriver Center and menu planning for Carillon Catering

- Senior Program Assistant

513-529-2649

duties include: Room reservation for Shriver Center, “Miami Munchies” program and specialty cake orders