Third-party meetings or special events are events not affiliated with Doane University that are held on campus but are not controlled and/or organized by the University. Doane faculty, staff, and students as well as members of the greater community may rent space at Doane for these types of events.
The 300-acre campus of Doane University in Crete offers your group up-to-date facilities set within a beautifully landscaped environment. Whether you want to serve 10 or 325, Doane University can provide the right kind of space, delicious meals, recreational facilities, and the technology you need. From business meetings, banquets, or receptions to extended overnight conferences and camps, Doane Event Services staff will work with you to coordinate all the details to make your event a success. Overnight camps and larger events are limited to summertime--late May, June, and July.
Pay Attention to Reservation Request Deadlines
MEETING ROOM REQUEST
- A minimum of 1 business day in advance if no resources are needed; a minimum of 2 business days in advance if any special setup (tech, tables, etc) or resources are needed.
- Some spaces/rooms in 25Live can be reserved via Express Scheduling if no special setup or resources are needed and can be reserved immediately if available.
STANDARD EVENT - a minimum of 14 days prior to event
- 50 or less people in attendance.
- Catering needs.
- Space and resource reservations (tables, chairs, podium, etc).
- Set up and operation of audio-visual equipment.
MID-SIZE EVENT - a minimum of 45 days prior to event
- 50-100 people in attendance.
- Any event that occurs in a major venue and has performer, speaker, alcohol, inflatables, or special set up needs.
- Special setup/production support (for lights, sound, power, video, etc) needed.
BIG EVENT - a minimum of 60 days prior to event
- Over 100 people in attendance.
- Any event that occurs in a major venue (Heckman, Conservatory, Ed/Art 236-242, Fuhrer or Haddix Arenas, etc) and has a contracted performer, speaker, dance/arts, competitions, concert, alcohol, inflatables, etc.
- Special setup/production support (for lights, sound, power, video, etc) needed.