The Conferences and Campus Events Office is here to help make your next event a success. Whether you are planning a one day meeting or a series of training seminars, we will help create a customized package that fits within your budget and complements your event. From catering, to facility reservations, to audio-visual requests, to assisting with coordinating registration and budget planning; we are here for you every step of the way! Whatever your logistical needs, we can assist in planning and the coordination of your event. We rent space to not for profit organizations. We offer rooms that seat from 15 to 300 and we also have a venue to accommodate a seated dinner of up to 600. With this in mind, we can accommodate meetings and conferences of all shapes and sizes. To book an event or more information, please reach out to the Conferences and Campus Events Office at 207-786-6299.

Information about Dining in Commons Meeting Rooms and Catering

Bates community groups who book space in meeting rooms in Commons (201, 211, 221/222, 225, 226, ) may take advantage of the through the line catering option. This option allows meeting participants to make meal selections in Commons and return to their reserved space to eat. Groups interested in the through the line option must book space in Commons through EMS and notify Dining by emailing dcceguest@groups.bates.edu. Please be sure to include an account number and number of individuals attending when you email.

Information about how faculty and staff can order catering and to go meals for college sponsored meeting and events can be found here. If you have any questions please reach out to Bobcatcatering@bates.edu. 

Students living off campus who are not on the board plan and would like information about accessing meals in Commons should contact Justin Good, Associate Director of Finance, Technology and Staff Support at 207-786-6118 or jgood2@bates.edu.