Outside Groups Get the Boot From Marvin Center

The Marvin Center is now reserved specifically for university-sponsored events. In a release to campus media, the university said non-student focused activities will not be permitted to rent space in the building during the academic year.

“Student-use and student accessibility of the Marvin Center is a priority for the University,” said Robert Chernak, senior vice president of student and academic support services. “This new model will better meet the needs of students and give them a central spot on campus for study groups, meetings and other gatherings."

Lorraine Voles, vice president for external relations, will now oversee the majority of the major venues on campus, including all outdoor University spaces, 1918 F St., 1957 E St., Marvin Center, Lisner Auditorium and the Jack Morton Auditorium.

University Events and University Conferences will be led by Michael Peller in his newly created position as assistant vice president for events and venues.

Mr. Peller previously served as managing director of the Marvin Center and University Conferences.  “Managing all of our on-campus venues in a single University division will make reserving space more accessible and efficient for students, staff and faculty,” said Ms. Voles. “This new organization will better serve the University community and allow us to maximize our outstanding resources.”

Specific details pertaining to new policies and information will be available on the University’s Web site.