Latest News and Information - 2011

 The National Art Museum of Sport (NAMOS) has opened the Football Invitational exhibit. The exhibit will feature nearly fifty paintings, sculptures and photographs from many of the top sport artists from around the world.

The eyes of the football world will turn to Indianapolis this February when Super Bowl XLVI will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The inaugural Big Ten Championship game will also be in Indianapolis on December 3, 2011. Until then, the eyes of the world can celebrate the great athletes and moments of the game of football at NAMOS’ Football Invitational exhibit. The exhibit will celebrate the fine art depictions of professional, collegiate, and pick-up football.

On Tuesday, November 15 from 6-9pm, the National Museum of Sports and Indianapolis Colts’ Wide Receiver Reggie Wayne will host a Media and VIP reception featuring the unveiling of Charles Fazzino’s commemorative artwork for Super Bowl XLVI. University Place Conference Center and Hotel is sponsoring wine and hors d’oeuvres. A limited number of tickets will be on sale to the general public and will include all food and beverages, a signed Charles Fazzino official Super Bowl XLVI poster, and access to VIP/Media Reception for the official artwork unveiling

Effective November 16, 2011, University Place is now extending a special $99 University Rate to faculty and staff of IUPUI! The award winning facility has maintained a four diamond rating for six consecutive years and has won praise for its eco-friendly practices. Awarded the 2010 & 2011 Green Venue of the Year by Meetings Professionals International, University Place offers elegant guestrooms blended with state of the art conference technology. The staff and management of University Place appreciate our University partners and hope that this discounted rate will encourage use of the hotel and patronage of the restaurants. The rate applies to new reservations confirmed after November 16, 2011. A $20 premium will be charged for double occupancy.  ($119 double rate) The new rates will be offered year round, based upon availability. The University rate will be open over high demand time periods; however a minimum length of stay pattern may apply over these times. The rate applies to transient, individual guest reservations only.  Conference groups will be quoted competitive rates, based upon demand. To secure the new rate, guests must call the property directly at 317.231.5160. A confirmation number will be sent to the guest's University email address within 24 hours.  As always, departmental billing for individual guests must be confirmed by email.

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Faculty and Staff must call property directly to receive the University Rate.  Non-applicable to existing individual or contracted group reservations.  Some minimum length of stay requirements over high demand periods may apply.

Our award winning Banquets & Catering Team will work with you to ensure a successful event!  Whether casual or elegant, large or small, the unique spaces within our facility create lasting memories. 

Special pricing and catering upgrades available to customers booking prior to Oct. 31st.  So, call us today to schedule your special event. 

Call Jane Whisman at 317.274.3230

Happy Holidays!


 

The National Art Museum of Sport (NAMOS), located inside University Place Conference Center & Hotel, will participate in this year's Spirit & Place Festival.  Now in it's sixteenth year, the ten day celebration presents programs that inspire artists throughout Indiana to think and act on behalf of their community.  Their mission is to promote civic engagement, respect for diversity and public imagination through collaborations among the arts, religion and humanities. 

NAMOS will serve as a sponsor of the "Athletes and Art" event located at the Harrison Center for the Arts.  Local university athletes will pose for student artists.  The resulting artwork will be presented during the Festival within the National Art Museum of Sport. 

For more information about NAMOS, contact Elizabeth Varner: ecvarner@iupui.edu

Outrun the Sun, Inc. is dedicated to building national awareness of melanoma and other skin cancers, educating communities about preventive measures that reduce melanoma’s incidence rate, and to raising funds for melanoma research, leading to effective treatments and a cure.

On Thursday, October 6th, Outrun the Sun will host a Melanoma Research and Education Forum at University Place Conference Center & Hotel. A cocktail reception will precede the event at 5:30pm. The Program will follow at 6:30pm. The evening's Emcee will be Barbara Lewis from Inside INdiana Business. Special guest speakers will include Douglas Schwartzentruber, MD, Indiana University Health, Aaron Mansfield, MD, Mayo Clinic, Tobias Schatton, Pharm. D. PHD, Harvard Institutes of Medicine, Yongping Shao, Kimmel Cancer Center and Michael McNees, USA Track and Field. University Place is a proud sponsor of OTS and encourages all guests who visit us to get involved and find out more! You can email OTSevents@outrunthesun.org or call 317-253-2121.

Outrun the Sun, Inc. is an official sun safety charity partner of USA Track & Field.

The inaugural Indianapolis Women's Philanthropy Conference will take place on October 21, 2011 at the University Place Conference Center & Hotel's premier ballroom, Scholars Hall.  (see below)  Open to everyone, the conference will feature Patricia R. Miller, co-founder, national spokesperson, and director of Vera Bradley, Inc., who will moderate a discussion highlighting the history and impact of Vera Bradley's philanthropy at Indiana University.

 For more information contact Holly C. Johnson, Director of Women's Philanthropy at IU at holljohn@indiana.edu.

The service improves on the traditional videoconferencing experience through its use of high definition cameras, eye-tracking features and directional microphones.  This system also allows participants to share documents and presentations during the meeting. 

The Telepresence capability also supports the facility’s green initiatives by reducing or eliminating the need to travel. It facilitates a 'greener' environment by reducing the carbon footprint. The service is complimentary to IUPUI faculty and staff and is open now, but is subject to availability. The room holds up to 12 people. Interested parties outside of the IUPUI Campus should contact the Conference Sales Department for pricing and scheduling times.   For more information call 317.274.3196.

June 29th, the Indiana Chapter of Meeting Professionals International recognized their best and brightest at its annual Award's Night.  Among those presented was the 2011 Green Venue of the Year recognition.   For the second consecutive year, University Place has won this prestigious award.  Over the last two years, the facility has gained praise for the eco-friendly enhancements made and implemented to its daily operations.  The staff, led by Green Team Leader Jane Whisman, is committed to finding ways to conserve energy and reduce waste.  Chef Dan Noble's menus, served within the restaurants and throughout the banquet areas, have also won praise for their creativity and attention to sustainability.   His "eat local" program is featured in the hotel’s restaurants Chancellor's and Our Den Sports Bar.  The popularity of his dishes led to the publishing of the "eat local cookbook".  It is sold in the hotel's earth conscious gift shop, Artisans.  Gifts made from recycled materials, and made by local artisans, are featured.  The shop also serves as a Hubbard and Craven's coffee outlet.  Their use of fair trade providers made Hubbard and Cravens a logical choice when the concept of a boutique style gift shop was introduced.

Other environmentally conscious efforts include;  updating all guestrooms  with energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs, recycling of plastic, glass, aluminum and cardboard, waste water reduction achieved through its guestroom linen reuse program, and break station replacements of all plastic water bottles with glass, china and dedicated water coolers.  The staff of University Place is proud to accept this award and looks forward to advancing these green efforts in 2012.

June 29th, the Indiana Chapter of Meeting Professionals International recognized their best and brightest at its annual Award's Night.  Among those presented was the 2011 Green Venue of the Year recognition.   For the second consecutive year, University Place has won this prestigious award.  Over the last two years, the facility has gained praise for the eco-friendly enhancements made and implemented to its daily operations.  The staff, led by Green Team Leader Jane Whisman, is committed to finding ways to conserve energy and reduce waste.  Chef Dan Noble's menus, served within the restaurants and throughout the banquet areas, have also won praise for their creativity and attention to sustainability.   His "eat local" program is featured in the hotel’s restaurants Chancellor's and Our Den Sports Bar.  The popularity of his dishes led to the publishing of the "eat local cookbook".  It is sold in the hotel's earth conscious gift shop, Artisans.  Gifts made from recycled materials, and made by local artisans, are featured.  The shop also serves as a Hubbard and Craven's coffee outlet.  Their use of fair trade providers made Hubbard and Cravens a logical choice when the concept of a boutique style gift shop was introduced.

Other environmentally conscious efforts include;  updating all guestrooms  with energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs, recycling of plastic, glass, aluminum and cardboard, waste water reduction achieved through its guestroom linen reuse program, and break station replacements of all plastic water bottles with glass, china and dedicated water coolers.  The staff of University Place is proud to accept this award and looks forward to advancing these green efforts in 2012.

On  June 25, 2011, IUPUI’s Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium will launch a 20-mile night time bicycle tour through downtown Indianapolis.  N.I.T.E. is an acronym for “Navigate Indy This Evening”.  The event features a full day of activities culminating in the night time tour over well-lit roads.   After the tour a celebration is held with food and a live band.  Check out the celebration at IUPUI’s Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium located at 1001 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN.  To register for the event, visit the website at www.niteride.org.   
 

Sports Bar specials during the event!                     Restaurant breakfast specials available!

University Place features flexible, unique spaces for your perfect wedding!  Elegant Banquet rooms for groups as small as 20 people to as large as 360 people.  We have recently opened a premier space, Scholars Hall.  The new space can accommodate up to 400ppl in rounds or ovals. The new space is accented with rich paneling, spacious foyer, 10 ft. drop screens,  wireless Internet access and a hidden display buffet accented with glass and tile pieces.   

The University Place Courtyard is amazing in the Spring!  Elegant flowers have been landscaped to create the perfect backdrop for your special day.  Ask about our wedding packages:

A Touch of Elegance, The Platinum Package or our Classic Wedding Package.

Let us help you create something magical! 

Call Jennifer Steffey at 247-3183 or email her at jsteffey@iupui.edu

Enjoy all of Chef Dan Noble’s “eat local” menus, as featured in Chancellor’s Restaurant.

Purchase the “eat local” Cookbook today! 

Creatively deploying Indiana homegrown ingredients, Chef Dan Noble has developed his acclaimed “eat local” menus to showcase the products of Indiana farmers.  Every recipe is carefully designed to celebrate the full flavor of each product while also ensuring a uniquely crafted plate.  His creations have gained local and regional attention not only for being delicious, but for the artistry of his meal presentations.  Please enjoy this gift of culinary delights from Executive Chef Dan Noble.  Join him at Chancellor’s Restaurant or Our Den Sports Bar, both located inside the University Place Conference Center & Hotel. 

The “eat local” cookbook is available inside University Place at the following locations:

Artisans Boutique and Coffee; Business Service Desk inside the Conference Center; and at Chancellor’s Restaurant and Our Den Sports Bar.  Proceeds from the sale will be donated to the IUPUI Community Garden.  Makes the perfect Holiday Gift!  Visit University Place today to pick up your copy! 

While many are aware of the State of the Art Technology available inside the University Place Conference Center & Hotel, many may not know that one of the nation's largest collection of sport related art hangs in its' lobbies and corridors!  The National Art Museum of Sport is open to the General Public free of charge, 8am - 5pm.  Featured paintings, sculptures and photographs selected for exhibit by the jury for the Museum's "Commitment to Excellence in Art and sport:  A Fine Art Competition" are enjoyed by hotel as well as conference guests at University Place.  To find out more about this unique exhibition of sports art, contact the museum's curator, Elizabeth Varner at ecvarner@iupui.edu or call her at 317. 274.3627.