Adams Alumni Center
The Jayhawk Welcome Center is scheduled to open early 2023. Construction will take place throughout 2021 and 2022, and the Adams Alumni Center will remain closed during that time.

World-Class

The Adams Alumnic Center’s professional, dedicated team members believe world-class hospitality enriches the Jayhawk experience. We deliver outstanding service and modern amenities in an unrivaled, distinctively classic setting.
Adams Lounge
With an exceptional view of campus, including the Campanile, Adams Lounge is a great multi-use room that can be used as spillover for large events, house displays or set for buffets.
All American Room
Paying tribute to KU’s All-American student athletes, the walls are adorned with John Martin’s hand-painted murals. This room can also be rented in conjunction with neighboring McGee and Bruckmiller.
Bruckmiller Room
As one of the largest rooms in the center, the Bruckmiller has removable wall panels in the McGee and All-American rooms for an even larger space.
Carruth Conference Room
With seating for up to ten, Carruth is the perfect room for a small gathering or professional meeting. Request any of our amenities to take your function to the next level.
McGee Room
Adjacent to the All-American and Bruckmiller rooms, the McGee Room is a simple and elegant setting for small meetings, receptions and dinners. Expand your event options by renting one or both neighboring rooms.
McGinnis Library
Housing historical collections, sit and read oral histories from some of KU’s brightest minds, along with other rich texts. This room serves as a great pre-function area for the adjoining Paul Adam Lounge.
Music Room
Outfitted with a piano and an extensive music collection, the Music Room is the ideal location for small gatherings, meetings and interviews in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
Paul Adam Lounge
Located on the first floor, the Paul Adam Lounge is an intimate space perfect for small meetings, dinners and receptions. Accented with dark wood and a gas fireplace, this room is both cozy and elegant.
Phillips Board Room
Boasting rich, dark-paneled wood walls, the Phillips Board Room will enhance your gathering with the built-in drop screen or projector. The board room adjoins with the Paul Adam Lounge for larger functions.
Seymour Pub & Brook Dining Room
Rich wood panels, a fireplace and cozy chairs create a lodge-like atmosphere. Incorporated into the decor are wooden spindles and doors were salvaged from the Old Fraser Hall.
Summerfield Room
Being one of the largest in the center makes this room a versatile choice for all your event needs including dinners, receptions and meetings. A walkout patio adds a special touch of KU history with Old Fraser Hall “widow walk railings.”
Lobby & Common Areas
An elegant entryway and spacious hallways add to the ambience of your event. Hallways feature historical photographs from KU through the years. Outside the Adams Alumni Center, guests can enjoy the Borden Plaza which is also a popular area for guests to gather.
Host a Meeting or Conference
The Adams Alumni Center offers ideal space for meetings, luncheons, staff retreats and corporate events. Twelve unique room are available. Depending on your event’s configuration, the Center can accommodate as many as 250 people.
Perfect for any Celebration
The convenient campus location makes the Center a perfect location for birthdays, anniversary parties or any kind of celebration with family and friends.
We offer a list of professional caterers who provide options from light snack to formal dinners. A licensed, insured and approved caterer must provide all food and beverage consumed in the Adams Alumni Center.
A 10% fee of food sales is assessed to the caterer (not to the customer) for unlimited use of our full-service kitchen, dishwasher and additional maintenance.
This fee enables us to provide the variety of catering options to our clients. Please consult with your caterer for the total service fee that will be charged to you.
KU Catering is the Center’s exclusive bar service provider. Selections and policies can be found at union.ku.edu/ku-catering or contact Tabitha Crews at 785.864.2444 or kucatering @ku.edu.
Bigg’s BBQ
785.856.2550
Doug Holiday
Culinaria
785.766.8591
Robin Lehman or Regan Lehman Pillar
Evan Williams Catering
785.843.8530
Evan Williams
Hy-Vee
785.832.9449
Lori Howell
KU Catering
785.864.2444
Tabitha Crews
Maceli’s Inc.
785.331.2096
Lara Komosa x 102 or Jessie Rice x 101
Merchant’s Pub & Plate
785.979-3634
Emily Peterson
Salty Iguana
785.312.8100
Jay Riner
Contact us for more info

Michelle Lang
Senior Director of Alumni Programs and Hospitality
Email
michellem@kualumni.org
Call
785.864.9769