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Celebrations and Private Events

The Thompson Alumni Center (TAC) is ideal for any event you may have.

 The TAC has hosted many celebrations, including:

  • Baby showers
  • Anniversary parties
  • Gender Reveal parties
  • Quinceaneras
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

 

 

gender reveal with balloons

Preferred Venue
The distinctive atmosphere, versatile room options, landscaped grounds, and affordable rates make the Thompson Alumni Center an unrivaled setting for any occasion for groups of any size from four to 250.

Classic Architecture
The Thompson Alumni Center boasts elegant décor throughout each of its diverse spaces, beginning at the entrance with a columned portico and continuing throughout the building with ornate fixtures and other striking decorative embellishments.  

Notable characteristics include French doors, lighted wall sconces, chandeliers and 13-foot vaulted ceilings in the ballrooms.

Room Selection
At the heart of the Thompson Alumni Center are two ballrooms, and we also offer many other spaces that are ideal for creating your one-of-a-kind, incomparable occasion. To match your event to the perfect room, explore our Room Descriptions.

Location
The Thompson Alumni Center is centrally located in Omaha on the southwest corner of the University of Nebraska Omaha Campus at 67th and Dodge and offers free parking.

Parking
Guests of the Thompson Alumni Center are never charged for our ample parking.

Cordial Estates
The scenic grounds feature flowering foliage and potted plants, wooden benches and winding, paved walkways. Trees provide cooling shade, even in the warmest weather. The adjoining brick patio with tables and chairs provides seating for up to 48.

Award-winning Caterer
Catering Creations is the Thompson Alumni Center’s exclusive caterer, providing all food and beverage service (including alcohol). Expert event planners assist you with planning your function from start to finish. Many extras, including table linens, cloth napkins, tableware, and professional serving staff are included in the catering price. Catering Creations offers a wide range of food and beverage options.