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Adelphi's Newly Renovated University Center Offers New Spaces for Meetings, Trainings, Other Events

Garden City, NY (11/08/2021) — In January, Adelphi University's Ruth S. Harley University Center (UC) reopened after a two-year renovation and expansion project. Since reopening, the University Center has received recognition for being a top-notch building for the Adelphi community. Now, the University Center is open to businesses and outside groups for events, retreats, meetings, training and more.

Located on Adelphi's main campus in Garden City, New York, the eco-friendly facility offers a range of meeting spaces--including the Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom, which seats up to 550 people, as well as new meeting rooms that can hold anywhere from two to 100 people. All of the available spaces have the latest technology including HDMI input capabilities and screens, dual digital projectors, customizable lighting and live streaming capabilities. The ballroom is also equipped with an assisted-listening system, which reduces background noise so people who use a hearing aid or loop listener can hear sounds more clearly.

The building's renovation included a new dining area that seats up to 300 guests and offers freshly prepared meals, grab-and-go options and a full-service Starbucks. Adelphi not only provides exceptional event spaces but also quality dining through onsite catering. Professional chefs and nutritionists create a customizable menu to provide a memorable experience for all guests. To ensure that gatherings run smoothly, event managers are assigned to each group for day-of assistance.

The University Center has received awards for its state-of-the-art renovations and expansion --including the Long Island Business News (LIBN) 2021 Real Estate, Architecture & Engineering Award as a "Top Education Renovation." It was also recognized by Unique Venues as a "Top Pick Venue Space" in the tri-state area.

Adelphi's campus is within walking distance of multiple Long Island Rail Road stations and is close to the downtown Garden City area, home to various shopping and dining options. Adelphi also has locations in the heart of Manhattan and in Suffolk County in Hauppauge, New York. Adelphi's Manhattan Center is an ideal area for individuals in need of meeting or training space in the Big Apple.

To reserve space for your next meeting, training, event, or retreat, visit: adelphi.edu/auxiliary-services. View photo gallery of the UC: adelphi.edu/uc/explore.

About Adelphi: A modern metropolitan university with a personalized approach to higher learning

Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.

Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,500 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York -- just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities -- and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.

More than 118,000 Adelphi graduates have gained the skills to thrive professionally as active, engaged citizens, making their mark on the University, their communities and the world.

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