Campus Events & Student Union

Always committed to providing outstanding hospitality and service to clients and guests, the Campus Events & Student Union office is your first stop for planning an organizational meeting, entertainment event or international conference at Portland State University.

This is the website of the Campus Events & Student Union office.
Visit the Smith Memorial Student Union site for more on the campus facility.

PREMIERE VENUES

Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center

A sustainably designed, flexible event space and sports arena with stunning views of the South Park Blocks. Perfect for conferences, banquets, receptions, lectures, sporting events, commencements, concerts, trade shows and more.
• Up to 3,400 seats & 14,000 square feet of event space
• Concourse, multipurpose room and versatile cafe 
• Two 20-foot video display boards and six AV-equipped breakout rooms

Smith Memorial Student Union

Located in the heart of campus, Smith can accommodate events of all sizes in a variety of configurations. 
• More than 20,000 square feet of event space
• 7,000-square-foot ballroom
• 16 breakout rooms that seat 10-700 guests
• Viking Gameroom (bowling, billiards), coffee, food court, market, ATMS

Learn More, Book Today

Contact our staff about hosting activities and events at Portland State University:
External clients and university events, contact the Campus Events & Student Union staff, 503-725-2663
General booking concerns and event support: Matt Berger, 503-725-2241
PSU student group and department events: Lisa Hudspeth, 503-725-5404
For more on booking meeting space in other campus facilities, contact conferences@pdx.edu. Portland State entities can use the Facility Use Inquiry Form.

Review the Covid-19 guidelines for hosting a campus or off-campus event at Portland State

Look inside Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center