Grand View University, Kent L. Henning Student Center

2811 E 14th St, Des Moines, IA
350 Capacity
$150 to $2,000 / Event
The Kent L. Henning Student Center was erected in 2015 and has been home to hundreds of events including: weddings, receptions, banquets, conferences, meetings, festivals, concerts, birthday parties, graduation parties, celebrations of life, church services, keynote speakers, talent shows, dances, performances, political events, town halls, Zoom hybrid meetings/conferences, poetry slams, theatre performances, community walks, holiday parties and more! The Henning Student Center houses a 400-person capacity hall, up to 10 breakout session spaces, classrooms, conference rooms, lyceum and our Viking Theatre. We also have gymnasiums, classroom buildings and outdoor spaces that may accommodate your needs. Please feel free to reach out with event-related questions!

Event Pricing

General Facility Use
350 people max
$150 - $2,000 per event

People Often Ask

No, any food/drinks must go through our contracted catering department
The furniture, tables and chairs are included in the price of the rental. Any setup time requires room rental and staffing (if outside of normal business hours)
Yes, an events Wi-Fi network is available and at no extra cost

Event Spaces

Carlson Commons
Carlson Commons
Banquet Room
350 Capacity
Prairie Meadows Plaza View Room
Prairie Meadows Plaza View Room
Fixed Board Room
35 Capacity
Principal Conference Rooms
Principal Conference Rooms
General Event Space
60 Capacity
Speed Lyceum
Speed Lyceum
Auditorium
165 Capacity
Viking Theatre
Viking Theatre
Theater
240 Capacity

Additional Info

Neighborhood
Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • On-Site Catering Service
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 350
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 15
  • Special Features: We are a university campus that offers wide resources like marketing, catering, printing, convenience store, conferencing and more!
  • Year Renovated: 2015