Latest News and Information - November 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.