{"id":11,"date":"2026-06-18T17:19:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T17:19:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/cae\/conferences-events\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T11:14:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T15:14:50","slug":"conferences-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/","title":{"rendered":"Conferences &amp; Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Conferences &amp; Events<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conferences &amp; Events serves the campus and community by assisting with planning successful events on campus. CAE supports customers by reserving the appropriate location and planning, coordinating and managing the event from start to finish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-48 size-full\" alt=\"A beautifully decorated banquet hall featuring elegant tables with black tablecloths, gold chairs, and tall centerpieces with white feathers.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/06\/Top.12.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" 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class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Event Service Policies<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/event-safety-procedures\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Event Safety Procedures<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/rental-rates\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Rental Rates<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/payment-options\/\"><span class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__label\">Payment Options<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-navigation-item wp-block-navigation-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-navigation-item__content\"  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We are committed to nurturing and building partnerships within the campus and community. These partnerships create and sustain community initiatives, programs, and opportunities to engage our students, staff, and faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact CAE<\/a>&nbsp;to schedule university or non-university events on campus. We offer event services for conferences, lectures, workshops, meetings, and special celebrations such as weddings, proms, and other gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-brand-maize-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-brand-maize-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-36078703 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/intranet.umflint.edu\/cae\/?_gl=1%2Adlx2vj%2A_gcl_au%2ANTA0Mjg5MjE4LjE3ODE2Mzg2MjE.%2A_ga%2AMzU3ODcxOTcyLjE3ODIxMzU5NzU.%2A_ga_64H0Z0BJSB%2AczE3ODIzMjAxNTkkbzExJGcxJHQxNzgyMzIwMTg4JGozMSRsMCRoMA..\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>CAE Intranet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the gateway to the UM-Flint Intranet for all faculty, staff, and students. The Intranet is where you can visit additional department websites to get more information, forms, and resources that will be of assistance to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0e5ab3b10cc3e70df73e301c36ef0f3c is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c4b32d8d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-44 size-full\" alt=\"A banquet hall set for an event, featuring tables with blue and white decorations, glassware, and a server attending to guests.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/06\/Top.4.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/06\/Top.4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/06\/Top.4-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cae\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/06\/Top.4-768x596.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#978f8a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-maize-color has-text-color has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-ac4da6c3b093b87b66199714863e3aa5\">Event Planning for the General Public<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Host your personal, business, or special event at UM-Flint. UM-Flint is the perfect setting for special events, conferences, seminars, private &amp; public celebrations, and weddings. UM-Flint faculty, staff, students, and alumni can hold their personal events on campus and receive a discount.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"chevron-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"chevron-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-link-hover-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/e\/2PACX-1vQW-fd1g-M9nopjQxnV0HcdT3hsmXqunbDUiwZJQg0tZp_PzUD8LNQLTKZEF09R5A\/pub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M10.6 6L9.4 7l4.6 5-4.6 5 1.2 1 5.4-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>Event Service Policies<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"chevron-right\"><a data-leading-icon=\"chevron-right\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-link-hover-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeAPp5nhRyo4WKXfOOXaByMIRxGKp4zHCPSLSNj0QcWDkil6g\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M10.6 6L9.4 7l4.6 5-4.6 5 1.2 1 5.4-6z\"><\/path><\/svg>Event Venue Inquiry <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Conferences &amp; Events Conferences &amp; Events serves the campus and community by assisting with planning successful events on campus. CAE supports customers by reserving the appropriate location and planning, coordinating and managing the event from start to finish. 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