Penn Pavilion | Penn 1

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Location

107 Union Dr.
Durham, NC 27710
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Room Type

Multipurpose Room

Room Uses

Banquets Conferences Dances Dinners Exhibit Spaces Job Fairs Lunches Meetings Social Events Speakers

Capacity

300

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Penn 1 can host a variety of events, from a 300-person lecture, to a luncheon for 100, to an intimate meeting for 20, and more. The venue is equipped with house sound, house lighting, and a catering kitchen. 

Rates

Contact an Event Planner for Rates

The cost of Penn is based on multiple fees and the setup of the event. Please reach out to eventservices@duke.edu for pricing information. 

Standard Layout

Photo of Penn Pavilion Room showing round tables, chairs, stage, windows, and projection screen.
Empty Room layout
Capacity: 400
Tables: 8 ft tables, 5ft round tables, classroom skinny tables, cocktail tables
Seating: Upholstered banquet chairs

Optional Layouts

Classroom

Photo of Penn Pavilion Room showing round tables, chairs, stage, windows, and projection screen.
Capacity: 190
Tables: Classroom tables - 6 ft x 18 in
Seating: 190 upholstered banquet chairs
Penn 1 - Classroom.pdf

Reception

Photo of Penn Pavilion Room showing round tables, chairs, stage, windows, and projection screen.
Capacity: 400
Tables: Cocktail tables - 2.5 ft wide, 4 ft high , 8 ft buffet tables
Seating: 400 upholstered banquet chairs
Penn 1 - Reception.pdf

Theater

Penn 1 Theater
Capacity: 350
Tables: Not applicable
Seating: 350 upholstered banquet chairs
Penn 1 - Theater.pdf

Banquet

Photo of Penn Pavilion Room showing round tables, chairs, and windows.
Capacity: 220
Tables: 5 ft round plastic tables, 8 ft buffet tables
Seating: 220 upholstered banquet chairs
Penn 1 - Banquet.pdf

Room Information

Square Footage

4,500 sq. ft.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Audio/Visual Equipment (included)

LCD projector, screen, house sound, microphones, lectern with microphone. Clients must provide their own laptops to connect with the system. Adaptors are available. 

Fixtures

CES Inventory Includes:

  • 6 x 8 carpeted stage pieces
  • 60" round tables
  • 8' 30" rectangle tables
  • 6' 18" conference/classroom tables
  • Podiums
  • Banquet chairs
  • Easels
  • Whiteboards 
  • White linens

*Some inventory is limited and additional items may need to be rented for external venders 

WIFI

Free (Duke Visitor)

Reservation Process

You can request Penn online here.Your reservation will be tentative until confirmed by a CES staff member. You will recieve an email nofification when your booking is confirmed. If you have questions about Penn or the avability of the space email eventservices@duke.edu. 

Policies

 

  • Caterers must be a Duke Catering provider. You can find the list of Duke Catering providers here.
  • A $250 fee will be charged if an outside caterer is used. Proof of an A sanitation grade and COI are required in advance.
  • Alcohol must be served by Thrive Kitchen and Catering.
  • All tables which food is served on must have table cloths on them.
  • No open flames are allowed in Penn Pavilion.
  • No balloons in Penn (balloon arches are allowed).
  • No hanging decorations on the walls. Decorations (including signs) can only be hung on the windows with command hooks. Command hooks and adhesives must be removed post-event. Groups will be charged for the cleaning and removal of command hooks if they are left behind.
  • Glitter, bird seed, and feathers are not allowed in Penn.