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Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center

The Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center at NIU offers a warm and welcoming setting for weddings, receptions, and special events. Located on NIU's Campus in DeKalb, IL, this elegant venue features a variety of beautifully appointed spaces designed to accommodate both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. 

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Ashelford Hall

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Square Feet
2,600
Rounds
70
Cocktails
75
Theatre
50

Pollack Ballroom

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Square Feet
4,500
Rounds
240
Cocktails
250
Theatre
300

Nelson Terrace

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Square Feet
5,184
Rounds
150
Cocktails
150
Theatre
200

DeBiase Board Room

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Square Feet
950
Rounds
70
Cocktails
75
Theater
75

Venue Capacity

Reception

230

Outdoor Ceremony

200

Indoor Ceremony

150

Venue Features


Cocktail Reception


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Catering Menus

Local Accommodations

For Venue Policies, please contact your Event Manager.

Contact Us

Megan Noe
Senior Events Coordinator
Phone: 815-753-5030
mnoe1@niu.edu

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NIU DeKalb - BAVC

231 N Annie Glidden Rd
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: 815-753-1534
Fax: 815-753-1845
conferencecenters@niu.edu