As of July 1, 2023, the university and community nonprofits can reserve CEC meeting spaces on Saturdays and Sundays for a cost. We will allow reservations on weekends only for for-profit organizations in the future. Please monitor this site for updates or contact Robyn Loos at rloos@unomaha.edu to get email notifications.
Eligible Groups
- CEC building partners (organizations with rental space in the building)
- UNO departments or units
- Community nonprofits and organizations
Weekend Hours
- Saturdays from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
- Sundays from 11 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Please note that the CEC meeting spaces remain available and free of charge on weekdays, also available on our website.
Meeting Spaces and Rates
The hourly rates vary by the type of group requesting space. Please take a moment to review the hourly rates below. There is a minimum charge of 3 hours. Preview our meeting spaces below. Please go to our meeting space website page to view the spaces in detail, including amenities and technology.
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Building Partner Organizations and UNO |
Community Nonprofits and Organizations |
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Hourly Rates |
Hourly Rates |
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Small Space |
$7 |
Small Space |
$14 |
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Medium Space |
$12 |
Medium Space |
$25 |
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Large Space |
$25 |
Large Space |
$50 |
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Reservations Outside of Business Hours |
Hourly + $50/hr |
Reservations Outside of Business Hours |
Hourly + $70/hr |
Your reservation will include 30 minutes before and after the event. If access beyond 30 minutes is requested additional charges will apply.
Additional Fees
In addition to the hourly rates of meeting spaces, we have a breakdown of fees below. This includes but is not limited to the list below. We will include this in the reservation agreement along with the other details of your reservation.
| Type of Fee | Fee Incurred | Description |
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Late Cancellation (For UNO and CEC Building Partners) |
50% of the Invoiced Amount |
University and building partner organizations (those with office space in the CEC) that cancel with less than 7 days notice will be charged 50% of the total invoice. |
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Late Cancellation (For Community Nonprofits and Organizations) |
75% of the Invoiced Amount |
Community nonprofits and organizations that cancel with less than 7 days notice will be charged 75% of the total invoice. |
| Damaged/Stolen Items | At Cost |
The direct cost of the item to be replaced/repaired. |
| Facility Damage | At Cost |
The direct cost of facility repairs. |
| Furniture Reset Fee | $80 |
Furniture moved by the guest that requires unplanned CEC personnel and resources. |
| Room Use Beyond Scheduled Time | $50/30 Minutes |
If a room is used beyond the agreed-upon reservation end time, you will incur a fee per room for every 30 minutes. This fee is in addition to the hourly rate of the room. |
Billing
University and Building Partners:
- Direct billing to cost centers on the 15th of the following month of your event date.
Community Nonprofits/Organizations:
- Online payment only via credit card
- Full payment due 14 days in advance of the meeting start date
- Organizations can pay online once a reservation request is confirmed
- Make a payment
Preview of Meeting Spaces
Below is a quick view of our small, medium, and large spaces. Please visit our meeting space website page for detailed information about each room (i.e., technology and capacity).
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| Large Spaces |
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(230 and 231 pictured above) |
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| Medium Spaces | |
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(128 pictured above) |
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| Small Spaces |
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(101 pictured above) |
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