Conferences & Events

Rent Facilities on the Catawba College Campus

The Office of Catawba Conferences handles all requests and scheduling for campus facility rentals.

To rent or schedule a facility, please e-mail conferences@catawba.edu. For questions, call 704.637.4200.

Our Venues

Learn about the beautiful venues available for your event at Catawba College:

Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

The Omwake-Dearborn Chapel with dramatic archways and beautiful stained glass windows offers a timeless setting for your special day!

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Peeler Crystal Lounge

Catawba's elegant Peeler Crystal Lounge is a spacious glass-walled room used for seminars, banquets, conferences and dances. Often rented as a ballroom for wedding receptions or private parties.

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Cloninger Guest House

The Cloninger Guest House, located adjacent to the President's House, is commonly used for receptions, dinners, meetings, social gatherings or overnight guests attending your special event! The house contains three bedrooms, two sofa beds, and nice open spacious areas such as the sun room and the sitting room. Fully equipped kitchen as well for guests and caterers.

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	Hurley Room The Hurley Room is located in the lower level of the Cannon Student Center. The room features tables and seating for up to 50 people and is commonly used for banquets, conferences, and other small group events. Explore this Venue
	Ketner Hall The recently updated Ketner Building is frequently used for meetings and conferences. It features the Delhaize Atrium as a central location topped by a skylight that provides access to all three floors in this contemporary facility. It also contains a 150-seat auditorium named in honor of Tom E. Smith as well as numerous classrooms for breakout sessions. Explore this Venue
	Robertson College-Community Center This structure is a unique and in-demand venue for both the College and the Salisbury-Rowan County community. The Center contains the 1449-seat Keppel Auditorium; the 238-seat Hedrick Little Theater perfect for seminars and speaking engagements. Peeler Crystal Lounge, a spacious glass-walled room, is popular for seminars, banquets, conferences, and dances; and the Brady Courtyard, a partially covered outdoor area between the Peeler Crystal Lounge and Hedrick Little Theatre, is used for receptions and various types of socials. Explore this Venue
	Center for the Environment This facility is currently undergoing renovations and not available for booking ore events The facility that houses the Center for the Environment at Catawba College was one of the first "green" buildings constructed in the state, and from the first day the Center for the Environment facility opened in 2001, it has been a model of sustainability. Located within the facility are meeting spaces and conference rooms for your next event! Explore this Venue

Abernethy Physical Education Center

Host your next Basketball Tournament or Corporate event in the recently updated Goodman Gymnasium featuring 3 full size basketball courts and retractable bleachers offering seating for 3,000.

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Shuford Stadium

Perfect as a home base for your Corporate 5k or fundraising event featuring the Belk Track and Presidents Box for VIP guests.

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Meet Our Staff

Mandy Barber

Assistant Director of Conferences and Events

704.798.9225

akbarber22@catawba.edu

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Jerissa Clifton

Catawba Conferences & Event Coordinator

704.637.4200

jclifton@catawba.edu

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Rebecca Lentz

Director, Conferences and Events

803.804.1132

ralentz22@catawba.edu

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Office of Conferences & Events

conferences@catawba.edu

Hours

8am-5pm

Closed

Phone

704.637.4200

Location

2300 W Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144

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Omwake-Dearborn Chapel

Peeler Crystal Lounge

Cloninger Guest House

Hurley Room

Ketner Hall

Robertson College-Community Center

Center for the Environment

Abernethy Physical Education Center

Shuford Stadium

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Rebecca Lentz

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