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Homer L. Hitt Alumni and Visitors Center

Hello There!

Overlooking Lake Pontchartrain, the Geoghegan Grand Ballroom located at UNO’s Homer Hitt Alumni and Visitors Center is an excellent space to host your next special event. The Grand Ballroom takes advantage of Lake Pontchartrain vistas with our floor to ceiling windows. With tons of natural light and 2,000 sq. feet of space, the Geoghegan Grand Ballroom is an ideal venue for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, retirement celebrations, and spiritual gatherings. We also have free parking!

Facility Specifications

  • Geoghegan Grand Ballroom – 2,750 Square Feet (59’ by 46.6’)
  • Lower Atrium (Hess Reception Hall) – 2,679 Square Feet (56’ by 47.8’)
  • Front Patio – 4,400 Square Feet
  • Back Patio - 4,000 Square Feet
  • Entire Building – 14,239 Square Feet
  • Morris Bart Boardroom can be reserved by contacting the Alumni Department at (504) 280-2586

Available Amenities

  • 72 inch round tables (15 in total)
  • 30 inch round tables (20 in total)
  • 8 foot rectangular tables (13 in total)
  • 6 foot tables (2 in total)
  • 185 chairs
  • Audio/Visual Equipment
  • Podium

Showings

UNO Facilities are shown by appointment only, please email campusbooking@uno.edu to set-up an appointment.

Campus Booking

Phone:
(504) 280-BOOK
(504) 280-2665

Email:
CampusBooking@UNO.edu

This Venue is Ideal for:

Birthday Parties

Retirement Celebrations

Weddings

Corporate Retreats

Baby Showers

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