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The conferencing facilities at the WKU main campus offer the perfect setting for your conference or special event. Our meeting and performance facilities are suited especially for:

• Seminars and workshops
• Youth camps
• Banquets
• Training and development sessions
• Performance recitals
• Presentations
• Weddings

If you are interested in making a reservation or would like to learn more about these venues, please contact WKU Campus & Community Events at (270) 745-2497 or email special.events@wku.edu.

CONFERENCE VENUES

 

Chandler Memorial Chapel

Inter-denominational chapel with theatre-style seating for up to 80.

  

 

Diddle Arena

Arena used for concerts and large scale events.
Please visit the WKU Athletics for additional information.

 

 

Diddle Arena Auxiliary Gymnasiums

Two gymnasiums with flexible set-up. 7,150 square feet in each gym.

   

 

Downing Student Union

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for up to 600.
For additional information, please visit the Downing Student Union.

 

  

Faculty House
Note: This venue is currently offline and is not available for reservation.

Please e-mail Campus & Community Events or call 745-2497 for additional information.

 

Grise Hall

Auditorium with seating for 475.

 

Knicely Conference Center (at WKU South Campus)

Please visit the Knicely Center or call (270) 745-1908 for a list of available conference rooms and additional information.

  

 

Jody Richards Hall  

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for 275.

  

Preston Health and Activities Center

Basketball courts available. Please call (270) 745-5216 for additional information.

WKU Topper Club in Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium

Note: This venue is currently offline and is not available for reservation.

Van Meter Hall

Auditorium with theatre-style seating for 1048. Please call (270) 745-2497 for more information.

Seating Charts

OUTDOOR VENUES

 

Centennial Mall

Outdoor area located between Downing University Center and Bates Runner
residence hall.

Diddle Park

Outdoor area used for smaller events.

   

 

Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre

Outdoor amphitheater with seating for approximately 2,900.

  

Old Fort

Outdoor area behind Van Meter Auditorium used for weddings and receptions.

  

Houchens Industries L.T. Smith Stadium

Stadium used for large outdoor events, synthetic turf, 17,186 seats.
Visit WKU Athletics for additional information.