William W. Philip Hall offers a flexible event space that can accommodate lectures, meetings, performances, dinners, or fairs. The James A. Milgard Family Assembly Room provides a comfortable meeting space for large groups and can be expanded to include the Jane Thompson Russell Student Commons for larger events. The Columbia Bank Lobby offers a stunning view of Pacific Avenue, Union Station, the Washington State History Museum, and Mount Rainier (Tahoma). The Judith Graubard Kopp Gallery provides areas for tables, displays, or socializing.

External clients looking to rent spaces: Please visit our page that includes spaces with general rental rates.

Setup diagrams can be found here.

William W. Philip Hall Banquet Capacity Lecture Capacity Workshop Capacity Fair Capacity
Milgard Assembly Room & Jane Russell Commons (with divider wall open) 300 460 180 37
Milgard Assembly Room 170 240 126 24
Jane Russell Commons 100 80 54 14
Columbia Bank Lobby 40 50 -- 10
Kopp Gallery 30 -- -- 12

 

Located on the beautiful UW Tacoma campus, the University Y Student Center is more than just a recreation center. From small meeting rooms, to the 375-person Student Assembly Room, the University Y Student Center offers a variety of spaces that are able to be reserved for student, department and community use. Additionally, YMCA-managed spaces, such as the court and multipurpose rooms, may be available for reservation.

University YMCA Student Center Banquet Capacity Lecture Capacity Workshop Capacity Fair Capacity
Both 303 & 304 (with divider wall open) 342 373 72 72
303 126 182 36 54
304 162 194 36 56
Court (gym space) -- 50 -- 20

 

The Keystone and Science Buildings were the first new-construction buildings erected on the UW Tacoma campus. A sky bridge joins the two buildings, spanning the original terminus of the transcontinental railroad line. When the buildings were constructed, the line brought daily trains through what is now the university campus. The line was deactivated in 2003.

LMN Architects of Seattle, the building designer, received an Award of Merit from the Seattle chapter of the American Institute of Architects for this triangular-shaped “keystone” building. Surrounded by historic buildings, the Keystone Building is faced with brick to blend with its older neighbors. 

 

Keystone Building Main Level Capacity Mezzanine Capacity Total Capacity
Carwein Auditorium 120 42 162