Book a Space

We host hundreds of programs and events each academic year, including film screenings, musical performances, panel discussions, lectures, tea tastings, art exhibitions and more. We have spaces that can be reserved by student groups and campus departments for events related to the HTC’s mission. We also partner with outside community groups to bring their events to Boston University. 

Click on reservable spaces below for more information on capacity and technical features, then scroll to the bottom to request an event with our resources form. 

Event Space (Room 104)

Commons (Room 205)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room  (211)

Dean George K. Makechnie Meeting Room (218)

Classrooms (Rooms 206, 207, 209)

*Classrooms can only be reserved with our resource form for weekends or after 5pm on weekdays. 

Instructions for Requesting a Space

*You must read the below requirements before filling out an event request. 

All event requests should be structured as a pitch and answer the following:

•  How is this event aligned with Howard Thurman’s philosophies?
• How will it create an experience of self-exploration and connection for the attendees?
• How will the event organizer attract a reasonable amount of attendees to fill the space being requested?

Requests that do not answer these questions in a satisfactory way will unfortunately be denied. 

STUDENTS/STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: 

All student/ student organization events held in the Howard Thurman Center must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Must be relevant to the mission of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
2. Must be open to all BU students
3. For assistance with audio/visual equipment such as microphones or projection, you must submit a request to Student Production Services through the Student Activities Office (SAO). The HTC will not provide assistance with the request and cannot provide technical assistance at your event.
4. Must use Catering on the Charles for food orders
5. Student organizations are responsible for costs related to the room, such as, but not limited to, room set ups and custodial services if applicable
6. All requests are tentative until the requestor (student organization) completes the entire process:
   1. Student organization must submit all paper work to SAO (HTC approval form)
   2. If applicable, a floor plan must be submitted with Facilities through SAO
   3. If applicable, catering requests must be submitted to Catering on the Charles through SAO
   4. If applicable, an SPS request must be submitted to SAO
   5. The HTC must have copies of all of these documents for your event to take place
   6. All requests are tentative until a representative of your group meets with an HTC staff member

BU DEPARTMENTS AND NON-BU COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 

All BU departments/ colleges and outside community partners must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Event must be relevant to the mission of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
2. Be open to all members of the Boston University community
3. Must use LETS for all technology services and requests. No exceptions. HTC staff will not fill out these requests and cannot offer technical assistance at your event.
4. Must use Catering on the Charles for all catering needs
5. Must cover costs related to LETS, Catering on The Charles, and Facilities room set up
6. All requests are tentative until a representative of your department meets or has a phone call with an HTC staff member

Please allow at least two weeks for a response to your event request. It is best practice to make an event request at least 4 weeks before the date of your event, as the request may not be approved.