President's Reception and Dining Room (3260-3264 WSC) Guidelines

To preserve the dignity and purpose of this facility, the following guidelines have been established by university presidents:

“This venue is reserved for high-level university guest hosting, philanthropic events, and selective academic and administrative functions. All scheduled events require the presence and sponsorship of a President’s Council member. Scheduling requests require the initial authorization of a member of the President’s Council. Once that is obtained, the scheduling process can continue by contacting the Strategic Relations Manager in the University Relations office. No department or college events are to be held in this facility.”

Appropriate use:

• When a hosting event is planned for the President by the University Relations Office.
• When a request comes from a member of the President’s Council to host University guests.
• Appropriate events include:
  
  • Dean’s Council (President/Academic Vice President)
  • President’s Appreciation Awards Reception & Dinner (President/Administrative Vice President)
  • BYUSA New Officer Commencement (President/Student Life Vice President)
  • New Mission Presidents Dinner (Commissioner of Education)
  • Hosting of visiting president, royalty, ambassadors, consul generals, and other international guests (International Vice President)
  • Philanthropies guests (e.g. major donor events)(Advancement Vice President)

Inappropriate use:

• Events where President’s Council members are only invitees
• Colleges/departments activities
• Events sponsored by student organizations

PLEASE ALSO NOTE: Only receptions are to be held in the reception area.

Events in this venue require the following:

• Meals are to be prepared and served by BYU Catering
• Florals are to be provided by Campus Floral