The Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre is the perfect setting to host your modern classic wedding or private celebration. Our spectacular new venue boasts a contemporary design, signature décor elements, built in lounge features, West Coast exposed cedar, rich stone tiling, and is filled throughout with natural light. The centre is close to transit stops and accessible parking.
For wedding celebrations, we suggest using the Jack Poole Hall in conjunction with the Wong-Trainor Welcome Centre. The Welcome Centre is a perfect setting for cocktails, boasting modern classic lounge furniture and an expansive metal fireplace. Cocktail tables can be set for your guests’ enjoyment, and our front reception area seamlessly transforms into a full service bar. After cocktails, guests are invited to walk up our signature cedar stair case or take one of our two elevators to the second floor Jack Poole Hall. This gorgeous celebration space allows guests to enjoy a full seated dinner for up to 250 people, with a dance floor and stage that can accommodate a head table of 10 people. The Jack Poole Hall is surrounded by 20 ft. glass walls and a beautiful exposed cedar ceiling. Ceremonies can also be held in Jack Poole Hall. A cocktail hour in the Wong-Trainor Welcome Centre allows for our staff to flip the room from ceremony space into a full reception area. We also work closely with Cecil Green Park House, offering special pricing for guests who would like to host a ceremony at this classic venue, and then move to the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre for a modern classic reception.
The rental includes the use of all tables and chairs, as well as the set up/tear down of your floor plan. Use of the in-house sound system, microphone, and podium are also included. Our professional industry catering partners can work with you to plan and execute all your food and beverage needs. Our staff will provide exceptional service to help make your event a success from start to finish.
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Rental Information
• Booking times can be flexible, depending on availability. Additional hours may be purchased.
• UBC alumni A-Card holders receive a 20 per cent discount on all rental rates.
• 5 per cent GST will be applied to all events.
• Additional fees include ReSound, Socan, and Special Event Insurance.
• Additional labour charges may be applied to “flip” the space from wedding ceremony to reception or to move or reconfigure the stage.
• Our exclusive catering partners can assist you with all food and beverage service.
• Our exclusive catering partners can provide you full bar service through their catering license.
• We do allow wedding clients to obtain their own special occasions permit. The caterer must serve this product on the clients’ behalf.
• A galley fee is charged to all clients wishing to obtain their own special occasion’s license.
• An exception to the catering exclusivity policy may be made to accommodate religious or cultural events. A 15% landmark fee will be charged to all the food and beverages provided by a non-exclusive caterer.
• Payment for all rentals is accepted by cheque, Visa, or MasterCard. Regretfully we do not accept Amex.
• Pre-paid parking may be arranged at the time of booking.
The Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre sits in a prime location directly in the heart of the newly revitalized UBC Vancouver campus. Located just minutes from downtown on the scenic western tip of Vancouver, the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre is an impressive and welcoming space for all campus visitors. Based at one of Canada’s leading research universities, it offers an innovative experience in a stimulating setting that represents a unique opportunity for adding value to your event.
The centre’s modern conference space includes a flexible celebration hall that can accommodate up to 300 guests in theatre-style seating or in rounds of eight, a stunning executive boardroom, two classrooms, and multi-purpose meeting rooms for workshops or breakout sessions. The centre boasts flexible options to fit all your meeting needs, as well as spaces supported by state-of-the-art technology including audio, video projection, telecommunication services, digital signage, and video/web conferencing. Our dedicated event and front-of-house team is on hand to support the entire planning process, including any last minute business solution requests.
With its modern design, light-filled spaces, and strong focus on the client experience, the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre is intended to create a powerful first impression. Whether you are planning a private event, fundraiser, meeting, corporate retreat, or awards dinner, your guests can enjoy respite from the daily grind in an inspiring and innovative setting.
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Terms and Conditions
Rental Information
• Rental rate includes all tables and chairs, set up, tear down, basic AV, and room cleaning.
• Rental rates include one onsite coordinator, and evening rentals include one onsite security guard.
• Additional staff may be brought in at your request.
• Booking times can be flexible, depending on availability.
• You may purchase additional hours outside of your time block.
• Multiple room bookings are available and negotiable.
• UBC alumni A-Card holders receive a 20 per cent savings t on all rental rates (based off public rates only.)
• Registered charities receive a 15 per cent discount on all rental rates (based off public rates only.)
• All drop-delivery food and beverage service must be provided by Koerner’s Catering.
• 5 per cent GST will be applied to all events.
• Refundable damage deposits may be applied where applicable.
• Payment for all rentals is accepted by cheque or credit card (Visa, MasterCard.)
• Pre-paid parking may be arranged at the time of booking.