Welcome to the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center

For more information about the facility please contact:

Paula Kistler
Director of Business Services
(570) 484-2298 (phone)
(570) 484-2774 (fax)
(570) 660-6356 (cell)

Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center • Lock Haven, PA 17745

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Dr. & Mrs. George and Shirley Durrwachter

Dr. George A. Durrwachter, a 1961 health and physical education graduate, retired orthodontist, university trustee and Presidnet of the Foundation Board, and his wife, Shirley, donated one million dollars to the construction of the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center.

Dr. Durrwachter has a true sense of history when it comes to Lock Haven University. That history starts in 1916, when his mother, Zoe DeLong Durrwachter, attended the Central State Normal School, the first incarnation of the university. That history spans the years he spent here, both as a student and athletic trainer in the 1960s when the university was known as Lock Haven State Teachers College. And now, that history has become a legacy as he and his wife made a major gift to the Lock Haven University Foundation.

Dr. and Mrs. George and Shirley Durrwachter
 

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About the Center

The building is home to Alumni Relations, Development, the Lock Haven University Foundation, and Admissions. In addition to providing a beautiful venue for major alumni events, such as Alumni Weekend and Homecoming, the facility is available to the University Community as well as local businesses, organizations and private individuals.

For directions to Lock Haven University and the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, CLICK HERE.

To view more pictures of the center, CLICK HERE.

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Rental Information

Room Rental Scheduling Policies & Operational Conditions

• Room Rental at the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center (“Facility”) is on an availability
  basis.

• The Lock Haven University Foundation (“Foundation”) reserves the right to refuse service to organizations or individuals which hinder the vision and/or mission of Lock Haven University (“University”) or Foundation, including the tax exempt status of the Foundation and University.

• All room rentals must be approved by the executive director of the Foundation.

• Members of any one of the following groups will receive a 20% discount on rental fees:

  • Members of the Lock Haven University  Alumni Association

  • Current employees of the University

  • Retirees of the University

  • Current employees of University affiliated organizations (organizations determined by the Foundation  to be affiliated)

  • Retirees of University affiliated organizations

  • Charitable Events or not-for-profit organizations

• Facility Business Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 4 pm (“Normal Business Hours”)Advance set-up and cleanup must be accomplished within Normal Business Hours.

• There are mandatory charges for staff and security at events outside of Normal Business Hours.

• Event registration will be the responsibility of the party renting the Facility.

• Smoking is prohibited in the Facility.

• Rooms must be booked for a minimum of one hour, and booked in half hour increments thereafter.

Requirements to Hold Room(s)

Your room reservation is confirmed upon receipt of a signed Agreement for the Use of Facilities substantially in the form attached hereto, the total room rental charge, equipment rental fee, and  a cleaning/security deposit as set forth herein.  Users on a recurring basis must provide a one time deposit of 50% of their monthly charge.

Cleaning/Security Deposit

The cleaning/security deposit is set by the Foundation from time to time and may be changed without notice; provided that it is fixed upon meeting the requirements to hold a room(s).  If the room is left in good, clean condition and the equipment is fully operational, the full deposit will be refunded.  If the room requires cleaning, or if the room or equipment require repair due to negligence on behalf of the party renting the room (“rental party”), a portion or all of the deposit will be retained by the Foundation for such work.  The rental party shall be responsible for damages, repairs and cleaning expenses that exceed the cleaning/security deposit.

General Facility Rental Information

• Room Rentals Include:

  • Tables

  • Chairs

• General Event Policies

  • All event deliveries must be received by the rental party.  The University and Foundation staff cannot be responsible for receiving or holding deliveries

  • All use of the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center name and logo must be approved by the Foundation.

  • All decorations, equipment or other material brought into the facility must be approved by the Events Coordinator, and must be removed at the end time of the event.

  • No decorations may be attached to the walls in any manner

  • No burning candles are permitted in the facility

  • The Foundation is not responsible for any damages or loss of items stored or displayed on the property prior to, during or following the rental party’s function.

• Food and Beverages

  • All food and non-alcoholic beverage needs must be provided by ARAMARK, the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center approved caterer, or a successor approved caterer.

  • The party/individual/organization must contract with ARAMARK, or a successor approved caterer directly.  Contact Amy Bechdel 570.484.2630

  • Alcohol needs must be provided by the Foundation.

  • Alcohol may only be served by Foundation employees and in accordance with their policies.

Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center Room Rental Rates

 Equipment, Personnel and Miscellaneous Charges

*Subject to change by Foundation without notice.  Rates are fixed upon full execution of an Agreement and payment of all charges and the cleaning/security deposit.

To make a rental payment using your credit card, CLICK HERE.

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Rental Forms & Menus
 

Wedding Packages

Catering Menu

Hors d'oeuvres Menu

Beverage List

Room Request (On Campus Use ONLY)

Room Request (Public)

Room Rental Scheduling Policies & Operational Conditions

To make a rental payment using your credit card, CLICK HERE.

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Contact Information

For more information about the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center or to reserve a room(s) for an upcoming event, please contact:

Paula Kistler
Director of Business Services
(570) 484-2298 (phone)
(570) 484-2774 (fax)
(570) 660-6356 (cell)

Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center • Lock Haven, PA 17745

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