Round Tables
The Emerson Suites is a versatile configurable space that consists of three banquet rooms that can be used individually or combined for a variety of events (lectures, wedding receptions, information fairs, performances etc.).
If your event will be using all three suites, and you have not yet been assigned an event planner, please contact ces@ithaca.edu for assistance.
Reception: 500 people
Round Tables: 330 people
Lecture: 650 people (without a stage)
Size: 111' x 56'
Lecture-style setups are available in all Emerson Suites configurations. This layout is ideal for presentations, panels, and speaker-focused events, offering clear sightlines and maximizing audience capacity. For visual references, please see the attached document.
Banquet-style setups with round tables are available in all Emerson Suites configurations. This layout is ideal for formal dinners and events that encourage conversation and community building. For visual references, please see the attached document.
Reception-style setups are available for all configurations of the Emerson Suites. This layout creates a relaxed, lounge-style atmosphere that encourages networking, informal conversations, and a comfortable environment for social events or receptions. It’s ideal for fostering engagement in a casual setting while maintaining flexibility for mingling. For visual references, please see the attached document.
Vocal or dance performance setups are available when all three sections of the Emerson Suites are reserved. This configuration is ideal for large-scale events that may require advanced audiovisual capabilities, stage lighting, and professional sound systems. It maximizes audience capacity while ensuring clear sightlines for keynote presentations, performances, and other high-impact programs. For visual references, please see the attached document.
Half-moon table setups are available in all configurations of the Emerson Suites. This layout is ideal for presentations and speaker-focused events, as it allows all attendees to face the front of the room while maintaining a collaborative seating arrangement. For visual references, please see the attached document.
Lecture Style
Clark Lounge is a configurable event space conveniently located just off the Campus Center Lobby. Positioned directly across from its sister suite, the Klingenstein Lounge, these two venues offer cross-space compatibility perfect for events that benefit from dual-room functionality.
Whether you reserve Clark Lounge on its own or pair it with Klingenstein Lounge, you’ll gain the flexibility to host dynamic programs with separate yet connected spaces. The Clark Lounge is ideal for intimate receptions, casual gatherings, and smaller-scale events that require flexible layouts.
Reception: 85 people
Banquet: up to 60 people
Lecture: up to 70 people
Size: 42' x 35'
The Clark Lounge is a versatile space that can be tailored to suit a variety of event styles. Available layout options include Reception Style, Round Tables, Half Moon, Lecture Style, Fair Style, and the existing Lounge configuration, offering flexibility to meet your event’s unique needs.
Lounge Style
The Klingenstein Lounge is a configurable event space conveniently located just off the Campus Center Lobby. Positioned directly across from its sister suite, the Clark Lounge, these two venues offer cross-space compatibility perfect for events that benefit from dual-room functionality.
Whether you reserve Klingenstein Lounge on its own or pair it with the Clark Lounge, you’ll gain the flexibility to host dynamic programs with separate yet connected spaces. The Klingenstein Lounge is ideal for intimate receptions, casual gatherings, and smaller-scale events that require flexible layouts.
Reception: 85 people
Banquet: up to 70 people
Lecture: up to 70 people
Size: 45' x 35
The Klingenstein Lounge is a versatile space that can be tailored to suit a variety of event styles. Available layout options include Reception Style, Round Tables, Lecture Style, Fair Style, and the existing Lounge configuration, offering flexibility to meet your event’s unique needs.
Located inside the north entrance of the Campus Center and adjacent to the Campus Center Quad, IC Square is a dynamic and centrally located venue ideal for community-focused events. By day, it’s a lively student gathering space; by night, it transforms into a flexible event hub.
Ideal for activities like karaoke, bingo, trivia, crafts, and performances, IC Square features the Campus Center’s only built-in stage with removable furniture to suit various formats.
While most seating is fixed, the space allows for catering setups and additional tables for check-in or materials.
Stage: 15 people
Upper Seating: 146 people
Lower Seating: 133 people
Meeting Room: 20 people