Smith Venues

Classrooms:

2 Rooms - Tiered fixed seating (capacity: 79 per room)
2 Rooms - Flat tables and chairs (capacity: 43 per room)

Conference Rooms:

1 Room - Movable tables and chairs (capacity: 20)

Inner Harbor
From family-friendly museums and restaurants to satisfy every palate to exciting nightlife, cultural experiences and spectacular people-watching, Baltimore’s Inner Harbor offers more to see and do than you can imagine. Choose from a number of exhilarating sightseeing cruises. Visit the Maryland Science Center, which features an IMAX theater and planetarium. Take in breathtaking views from the World Trade Center. See the historic Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, or the treasures of the Inner Harbor on the Baltimore Maritime Museum tour.

Oriole Park at Camden Yards
The beautiful baseball-only facility in downtown Baltimore became the official home of the Orioles in 1992. The one-time railroad center is 12 minutes west by foot from the city’s Inner Harbor and only two blocks from the birthplace of baseball’s most legendary hero, George Herman “Babe” Ruth.

National Aquarium
National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire the conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. It features a living collection of more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals living in award-winning habitats. For more than 30 years, the neon wave on the south side of the National Aquarium’s main building has been an iconic element of the Inner Harbor’s distinctive skyline.

Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, often referred to as the Meyerhoff, is home to the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, internationally recognized as having achieved a preeminent place among the world’s most important orchestras. The Meyerhoff is named for Joseph Meyerhoff, a Ukrainian-born Baltimore businessman, philanthropist and arts patron who served as president of the Baltimore Symphony from 1965 to 1983.

Fine Dining
The Baltimore Harbor is known for a variety of cuisines – and of course, seafood.
Charleston – Not just dinner, but a 7-course experience.
The Rusty Scupper – Succulent seafood and occasional entertainment.
Roy’s – The best of Hawaiian fusion cuisine.
Waterfront Kitchen – Spirited American dining. Serves local, seasonal ingredients.
B&O American Brasserie – Seasonal small plates and New American meals.

Hotels
Hotel Monaco, a Kimpton Hotel
Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

Operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Set up can begin two hours prior to the event time. One hour is allotted at the conclusion of the event for cleanup.
No weekend events. No events after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
All rental equipment and catering items must be removed from the facility on the day of the event. Nothing can be left at the facility overnight.

Our classroom spaces are configured with the following:

• PC
• Wi-Fi
• Projector and/or screen
• Document camera
• Computer auxiliary input
• VHS/DVD playback
• In-room video recording 
• Video conference capability 
• Touch panel and/or remote control system

Our conference rooms are equipped with the following:

• Wi-Fi
• Projector and/or screen

AV Support Rates
$75/hr. (min. 4 hours, max. 8 hours)
$90/hr. (over 8 hours)
*Pricing may vary depending on event details
 

Classrooms:

4 Rooms - Tiered fixed seating (capacity: 65 per room)
2 Rooms - Flat tables and chairs (capacity: 40 per room)

Conference Rooms:

2 Rooms - Tables and chairs (capacity: 14)

Food Court 
Dry Cleaning
Auto detailing
Nail and massage salon services
UPS store
Concierge

The National Mall
A two-mile swath of land bound by the U.S. Capitol to the east and the Washington Monument to the west, the National Mall is a wide, pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined boulevard with touching monuments and memorials, world-famous museums and impressive federal buildings along Constitution Avenue.

Warner Theater
The Warner Theater is host to a variety of Broadway productions, comedy, dance, film and music concerts. It features a spectacular marble and gold leaf lobby and a large auditorium complete with gold leaf ceilings and chandeliers.

The White House
Perhaps the most famous address in the U.S., the White House is not only the home of the President of the United States, it’s also the political epicenter of Washington, D.C. A must-see for any visitor.

Verizon Center
This state-of-the-art sports and entertainment complex is home to the NBA’s Washington Wizards, the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the Georgetown Hoyas men’s basketball team. Experience over 220 annual world-class sporting events, concerts and family shows in the heart of downtown D.C.

Fine Dining
For the discerning palette, there are a number of area restaurants that get rave reviews.
Chef Geoffs – Great food, libation; merriment.
Fogo de Chao – All the flavors of Brazil in a casual atmosphere.
Central Michel Richard – An American bistro with a French accent.

Hotels
J.W. Marriott
Willard Intercontinental

Operating hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Set up can begin two hours prior to the event time. One hour is allotted at the conclusion of the event for cleanup.
No weekend events. No events after 5 p.m. on weekdays.
All rental equipment and catering items must be removed from the facility on the day of the event. Nothing can be left at the facility overnight.

Our classroom spaces are configured with the following:

• PC
• Wi-Fi
• Projector and/or screen
• Document camera
• Computer auxiliary input
• VHS/DVD playback
• Touch panel and/or remote control system

Our conference rooms are equipped with the following:

• Wi-Fi
• Projector and/or screen

AV Support Rates
$75/hr. (min. 4 hours, max. 8 hours)
$90/hr. (over 8 hours)
*Pricing may vary depending on event details

Failure to comply with the following guidelines may result in fees to your department and/or the inability for the responsible party to make subsequent reservations.

On-site Contact/Responsible Party

Any department/group that sponsors an external company/organization in any Smith School facility must provide an onsite contact for event coordination and logistics including their name, email & cell phone. You are responsible for all guests’ adherence to the guidelines for all Smith School facilities.

Access to Smith School Facilities

Deliveries and storage of any items are only allowed during your reservation time unless prearranged.
Early or after-hour access to Smith School event space is not allowed unless prearranged.

AV Usage & Support

A/V services are scheduled through the Smith IT department for all of the Smith School. All arrangements must be requested or scheduled as a part of your reservation request. AV usage & support is a billable service and pricing is determined by Smith IT. A list of services can be viewed and requested using one of the following links below:

it.rhsmith.umd.edu/av
it.rhsmith.umd.edu/service-request-forms

Furniture

No Smith School property, fixtures or furnishings may be moved from, removed or rearranged.
All furniture should be returned to its original setup including but not limited to, pushing chairs under tables, removal of all papers and trash, etc.

Damages

Any damages to equipment, furniture or the facility the departments/groups will be held responsible and be charged for all required or necessary repairs.

Cleaning

• All departments/groups are required to return the space to its original condition at the conclusion of their event.
• Any event that requires excessive cleaning at the conclusion of the event will be charged to the sponsoring department/group.
• Housekeeping support can be requested for any event for a minimum of three hours for at least one staff member.

Trash Removal
All departments/groups are responsible for the removal of trash from all Smith School at the completion of the event.

Bulk Trash: the removal of bulk trash is applicable to all venues and bulk trash is defined as all boxes, crates, pallets, packing materials and other items not easily removed by a standard vacuum or push broom. All boxes must be broken down and such items should be removed at the conclusion of the event.
Should department/group leave bulk trash after the contracted license time, the department/group will be charged a cleaning fee of $250.00.

Recycling: All recyclable items should be placed in the appropriate recycle bins or dumpsters and should not be left in the venue.

Van Munching Hall - Trash bags should be taken to the dumpsters on the loading dock by AV master control/500 wing elevators or by the Tyser Auditorium loading dock.

BioPark - Trash bags should be taken to the dumpster at the back of the building.

Reagan Building - Trash bags should be moved to the service corridor behind the break area.

Decorations

• Thumbtacks, push pins, duct tape, scotch tape, masking tape, or nails should never be used to affix any items to any surfaces.
• Glitter is not allowed in any Smith School facility.
• No candles are allowed in any Smith School facility unless contracted through the university or approved caterer.
• Banners, signs, decorations, etc. may not be taped, glued or otherwise affixed to walls, floors, or columns and/or hung from light fixtures and ceilings.

Alcohol

The service or distribution of alcoholic beverages in a Smith School facility for any event, meeting or program must be arranged through University Catering or an approved catering vendor. Alcohol is not allowed at meetings or events with undergraduate students in attendance, per campus policy.