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Sheslow Auditorium

Room Details
Capacity
773
Room Type
Performance Space
Location
Old Main
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Sheslow Auditorium
Sheslow Auditorium
Sheslow Auditorium
Capabilities
Projector Projector
Screen Screen
Wired Mics Wired Mics
Wireless Mics Wireless Mics
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi

Sheslow Auditorium is the University’s premier large-format theater, attached to the picturesque Old Main administration building. It has been the site of numerous nationally televised debates, town halls, candidate forums, and single-candidate events. The second level may be blocked off to reduce capacity to around 500 if desired. The venue has been used for events with U.S. Secret Service-protected candidates.

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