Book a Space

Departments and student groups host hundreds of programs and events inside the HTC each academic year, including film screenings, musical performances, panel discussions, lectures, tea tastings, art exhibitions and more. 

Reservable spaces are also listed and booked on 25Live.  Once logged into 25Live, search “HTC” or “Fuller” to find our reservable spaces. 

We also partner with outside community groups to bring their events to Boston University. If you are a non-BU organization looking to book a space take a look at the photos of our spaces below and email thurman@bu.edu with your request. 

Event Space (Room 104)

Commons (Room 205)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Meeting Room  (211)

Dean George K. Makechnie Meeting Room (218)

Classrooms (Rooms 206, 207, 209)

*Classrooms can only be reserved with our resource form for weekends or after 5pm on weekdays. 

Instructions for Requesting a Space

All event requests should answer the following:

• How is this event aligned with Howard Thurman’s philosophies?
• How will it create an experience of self-exploration and connection for the attendees?
• How will the event organizer attract a reasonable amount of attendees to fill the space being requested?

Requests that do not answer these questions may be denied. 

STUDENTS/STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: RULES AND GUIDELINES

All student/ student organization events held in the Howard Thurman Center must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Must be relevant to the mission of the Howard Thurman Center
2. Must be open to all BU students
3. For assistance with audio/visual equipment such as microphones or projection, you must submit a request to Student Production Services through the Student Leadership & Impact Center (SLIC). The HTC will not provide assistance with the request and cannot provide technical assistance at your event.
4. Student organizations are responsible for costs related to the room, such as, but not limited to, room set ups and custodial services
5. All requests are tentative until the requestor (student organization) completes the entire process:
   1. Student organizations must submit all documents to SLIC
   2. If applicable, a floor plan must be submitted to SLIC
   3. If applicable, catering requests must be submitted to Catering on the Charles through SLIC
   4. If applicable, Student Production Services request must be submitted to SLIC
   5. All requests are tentative until a representative of your group meets with an HTC staff member

BU DEPARTMENTS AND NON-BU COMMUNITY PARTNERS: 

All BU departments/ colleges and outside community partners must adhere to the following criteria:

1. Event must be relevant to the mission of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground
2. Be open to all members of the Boston University community
3. Must use LETS for all technology services and requests. No exceptions. HTC staff will not fill out these requests and cannot offer technical assistance at your event.
4. Must cover costs related to LETS, Catering on The Charles, and Facilities room set up
5. All requests are tentative until a representative of your department meets or has a phone call with an HTC staff member

All events must take place during the HTC’s operating hours, unless given special permission by emailing thurman@bu.edu. Events outside of normal operating hours will incur hourly charges. Please allow at least two weeks for a response to your event request. It is best practice to make an event request at least 4 weeks before the date of your event, as the request may not be approved.