Weather Closure

University of Alaska Anchorage campus will be closed September 24, 2021 beginning at 6:40 AM, due to weather. Students and employees should check their email for more information. The university will remain closed for the weekend and reopen on Monday morning.

The Alaska Airlines Center will be open Saturday, September 25, for the home volleyball match that afternoon.

Events & Conferences

Taking Reservations During Coronavirus Containment

We're still answering emails and responding to reservation requests during this time. Please explore our site and fill out a reservation form for your next event!

Note: UAA is currently closed to community events, but we are hoping that will change in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience.

Nestled in the heart of the U-Med district, UAA Event Services is here to make your event or visit the best it can be. Low prices with top notch customer service makes UAA an unbeatable choice for your event needs. From small meetings to weddings, large events and fully-staged performances in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Event Services has the venue to fit your needs. Book your rental space today.

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    Gorsuch Commons surrounded by trees with the Chugach range in the background.
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    Lucy Cuddy banquet hall setup for an event
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    Pentatonix performs on the Wendy Williamson stage
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    Exterior of Lucy Cuddy Hall
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    Wendy Williamson auditorium setup for musical.
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    Gorsuch Commons setup for a conference meeting.

Find a Space for your Event

Auditorium

Wendy Williamson

910 capacity auditorium


One of the largest auditoriums in the state hosting everything from conference events to fully-staged concerts and performances.

starting at

$900

Reserve Wendy Williamson

  • 910 full house seating, (401 mid-house)
  • Dressing and green rooms
  • Full sound capabilities
  • Theatrical lighting
  • 27-foot video screen and projection capabilities
  • Discount for UAA departments and student organizations

Banquet hall

Lucy Cuddy Hall

250 capacity banquet hall
84 capacity fine dining room

Centrally located on the Cuddy Quad, a flexible venue for banquets, receptions or conferences.

starting at

$425

Reserve Lucy Cuddy

  • Banquet hall or Lucy's Fine Dining Room
  • Classroom, banquet and reception setup options
  • PA setups available

Conference Table with Podium

Conference Spaces

Up to 84 capacity


Located across campus and at the Commons, flexible and full-featured conference space fills many needs.

starting at

$250

Reserve Conference Space

  • Tables, chairs, podiums and projectors all available
  • Audio convener
  • PA setups available
  • Video conferencing

Classroom with podium

Classroom Spaces

Up to 139 capacity


When not in use for classes, many of UAA's classrooms are available for you to rent, from small conference rooms to lecture halls.

starting at

$100

Reserve Classrooms

  • Events scheduled after academic scheduling for the semester is complete (at least two weeks prior to first day of classes)
  • Small conference rooms to large lecture halls
  • Large variety of sizes and setup options

 

Contact Event Services

Need overnight accommodations?

The University of Alaska Anchorage is happy to offer comfortable and affordable accommodations located on the UAA residential campus.

Guest Accommodations at UAA

Other Campus Locations

Didn't find what you were looking for? UAA has even more options: