Convocation Hall -- Board Room -- Conference Room -- Bible Room

Ruth Garvey Fink Convocation Hall

Large double doors flanking the staircase provide entry to the Center’s showpiece, the Ruth Garvey Fink Convocation Hall. The two-storied room is dominated on the east by a fireplace and on the west by large windows fronted by three columns overlooking the Joss Garden. Up to 200 guests can be seated fordinner. The space may be divided into three separate rooms. Doors on the south conveniently lead to a service kitchen equipped with dishwasher, warming oven, refrigerator and ice maker. Rental of the Convocation Hall includes use of the Joss Reception Gallery, and the Doris Firestone Joss Garden.

Occupancy and Room Configuration

Full Hall*
Reception (no seating) 490
Lecture (chairs only) 250
Banquet (27 rounds-8/table) 216
Banquet w/dance floor 175-190

Two-thirds Hall*
Reception (no seating) 175
Lecture (chairs only) 150
Banquet (11 rounds-8/table) 88

One-third Hall (Center Section)*
Reception (no seating) 125
Lecture (chairs only) 100
Banquet (8 rounds-8/table) 64

One-third Hall (North or South Section)*
Reception (no seating) 30
Lecture (chairs only) 40
Banquet (5 rounds-8/table) 40

** Seating capacity is an estimate and will vary depending on set up (i.e. adding additional buffet tables, audio visual equipment, risers, etc. will limit occupancy).

Ward D. Martin Board Room

Located on the second floor, the Ward D. Martin Conference Room is designed to meet several needs. The room is smartly appointed with tables and comfortable high-back chairs to seat up to 25 . The room also includes a large-screen television with VCR, marking board, telephone and fax machine.

Ora Wade Baker Conference Room
Located on the second floor, the Ora Wade Baker Conference Room is the perfect location for meetings. The room is equipped with 18 comfortable high-back chairs and a large solid wood conference table, phone and fax machine.

Washburn College Bible Room
Located on the ground level, the most formal room in the Center is the Washburn College Bible Room. This prestigious room boasts a display of the Washburn College Bible and many notable designs by Bradbury Thompson. The room is a equipped with a conference table that seats 15.

The Joss Reception Gallery
The entrance through the main doors on the east opens into a spacious hall, flooded with natural light streaming from skylights two stories above. The gallery is a large open space adaptable for small gatherings. A custom-made circular staircase to the upper level dominates the elliptical-shaped space. Access to the Joss Reception Gallery is included as part of the rental of the Ruth Garvey Fink Convocation Hall.

Doris Firestone Joss Garden
Entry to the 16,500 square foot garden is from the west exits of the Ruth Garvey Fink Convocation Hall and by gates at the north and south sides of the garden. A brick sidewalk, that crosses the width of the garden, appropriately forms a “W”, and boasts a 5-foot 11-inch bronze Ichabod statue at its apex. Access to the Joss Recption Gallery is included as part of the rental of the Ruth Garvey Fink Convocation Hall.

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