We are thrilled to welcome you to the 2026 Humphrey School Commencement! This is a day to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our graduates and share in the joy of this milestone. Each section ...

The Freeman Commons has a comfortable set-up that is equipped with one TV Monitor, speakers, and a HDMI plug in.

The Humphrey School offers an open catering policy. With few exceptions, clients can use any licensed caterer they choose. If your caterer is not familiar with the Humphrey School, we are happy to ...

The Humphrey School Conference Center, located at 301 19th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55455, is conveniently located on the West Bank of the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

The John and Elizabeth Bates Cowles Auditorium, carpeted with tiered theater-style seating, typically accommodates up to 250 in an intimate setting. The Mondale Commons is included in the Cowles ...

The Roy Wilkins Room is a sunlit and intimate area for seminars, retreats, and meetings. The walls are decorated with photographs from the career of the room’s namesake, Roy Wilkins, civil rights ...

The Conference Center, located within the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota, offers a variety of distinctive spaces for meetings and events. From the tiered Cowles ...

Discover everything you need to plan a successful event at the Conference Center, including services, AV and tech support, staffing, catering, policies, and FAQs.

Plan your visit to the Conference Center, with information on parking and directions, accessibility services, and sustainable meeting and event options.

Requests made less than two weeks before the event date are subject to availability. Reservations requested less than 10 days before the scheduled date are subject to our short notice fee. This fee ...

With large museum displays on every wall, the Humphrey Forum chronicles the life and career of the School’s namesake: Hubert H. Humphrey.

The Joan and Walter Mondale Commons is a large three-story, skylit space, which also serves as the main common space for the Humphrey School. Size: 5,500 sq. ft. The Mondale Commons does not include ...