The Pyle Center Meeting Spaces

Room Descriptions

For detailed descriptions of each room, please click on the link connected to the specific room listed below. Additional information is available at:

Conference/Meeting Rooms

There are 14 conference rooms of various sizes and configurations in The Pyle Center. They include 111, 112, 205, 213, 217, 220, 225, 226, 309, 313, 317, 320, 325, 326. Rooms 325 and 326 can be combined into one large meeting space. Specific features vary by room size. Furniture setup configurations are usually very flexible; however, a few rooms have permanent setups that can't be altered.

Auditorium

The Gale VandeBerg Auditorium/Room 121 has fixed seating for 92 participants and features a sloped floor and large stage area.

Distance Education Rooms

The Pyle Center offers ten distance education rooms: 227, 232, 235, 310, 312, 314, 315, 327, 332, 335, with room capacities ranging from 16-55. A wide variety of tools and technologies such as audioconferencing, webconferencing, videoconferencing, and webcasting are used to connect people in the room, across the campus, or around the world. Many rooms have curved/tiered-row seating. Rear-screen projectors provide large displays that can clearly be seen from any seat in the room. Participants can be given access to wired or wireless connections for their own laptops.

Computer Labs

The Pyle Center offers two computer labs.

  • Room 209 Computer Lab is used for group training for a maximum of 40 participants. The room is designed with tiered rows so that an instructor located at the front of the room can view all participant monitors at any time. Lab computers are configured with current operating systems and programs, but may be able to be changed upon advance request.
  • Portable Computer Lab is a movable computer lab of 10 laptops, and may be available when the Room 209 Computer Lab is in use or to add workstations to a specific meeting space. Program planner should contact Instructional Media Services staff at least 21 days before the event to discuss specific software and other needs.

Dining Areas

Food and beverage service can be provided in many locations within The Pyle Center. The main dining room and south dining room located on the lower level are available at no charge. More often, meals, receptions, and other social gatherings are held in the three lounge and reception areas (see details below). Food service will also be available on the new roof-top terrace. For details, please contact our Catering Department.

Lounge and Reception Areas

The three lounge areas of The Pyle Center are frequently used for meals, receptions and other social gatherings. The Alumni Lounge has floor-to-ceiling 270-degree views of Lake Mendota and access to an outside veranda for picnics and cookouts. Both the AT&T Lounge and the Robert P. Lee Lounge have fireplaces and plenty of open space and additional access to an outdoor patio.

Rooftop Terrace

Our most recent expansion project is a 4,500 square foot rooftop terrace on the north tower of The Pyle Center. The Rooftop Terrace provides an ideal setting for casual interchanges and additional flexibility for program functions. With access to food and beverage services, it includes an outdoor garden area with tables and seating areas in a relaxed environment with panoramic views overlooking beautiful Lake Mendota.

Private Mother's Room

A quiet Private Mother's Room especially created for use by nursing mothers is available on the third floor of The Pyle Center. A key to access this serene space can be obtained from the receptionist at the front desk. Refigerator space is also available upon request.