Event Locations

PLEASE NOTE:

The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) manages events for the bricked plaza area of the Central Campus Diag (“the Diag Proper”) and the North Campus Gerstacker Grove.

Michigan Athletics manages events for Athletic Facilities, such as Michigan Stadium, Crisler Center, University of Michigan Golf Course, Ferry Field, Phyllis Ocker Field, Wilpon Baseball Complex, etc.

Michigan Recreation manages events for recreational facilities, such as Palmer Field, Mitchell Field, Hubbard Road Fields, etc.

UNIVERSITY RECOGNIZED 2026 WELCOME WEEK DATES ARE AUGUST 25 – SEPTEMBER 7.

Central Campus

Ingalls Mall-North

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1, 2
  • Location
    Grass area on the north end of Ingalls mall, below Washington St. Cement pad around the Ingalls Mall fountain.
  • Number of Guests
    1-3,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.

Central Campus

Regents Plaza

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1-2
  • Location
    Cement and grass area west of LSA building and next to Thompson St.
  • Number of Guests
    1-1,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.

Central Campus

Ingalls Mall-South

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1-3
  • Location
    Grass and cement area on the south end of Ingalls Mall. It is the space between the flag pole and North University Ave.
  • Number of Guests
    1-3,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 1,000 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 3,000.

Central Campus

Rackham East Lawn

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grass area on the east side of Rackham and west side of Fletcher St.
  • Number of Guests
    1-500
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 200 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 500.

Central Campus

Shapiro Library Plaza

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Cement area in front of Shapiro Undergrad Library.
  • Number of Guests
    1-100
  • Reservation Period
    The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Structures are not allowed in this area.

Central Campus

Michigan Union Lawn

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1, 2
  • Location
    Grass area outside the Michigan Union near South State St.
  • Number of Guests
    1-500
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    This area has very limited tenting area. Without structures, the space can hold up to 500 people.
    To use Michigan Union Lawn #2, you must have stairs provided by an event company for direct access from the sidewalk. You may not cross from the Michigan Union State St. stairs.

Central Campus

ISR Perry Building Lawn

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grass area near Packard St in front of the Perry Building.
  • Number of Guests
    1-400
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 200 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 400.

Central Campus

Diag Grassy Areas
[Overflow Gathering Space for Diag Proper Activities]

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Aerial View

Central Campus

Betsy Barbour/Trotter Multicultural Center Lawn

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grass area north of the Trotter Multicultural Center and in front of Betsy Barbour, adjacent to State St.
  • Number of Guests
    1-300
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 300 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 100.
    Due to the large oak tree and overhanging canopy, only 10' x 10' pop-up canopies will fit in this location.

Central Campus

Angell hall Lawn

Lawn Restoration Through Summer 2026

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grass and cement area without trees in front of Angell Hall.
  • Number of Guests
    1-3,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 800 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 3,000.

Central Campus

Museum of Art Lawn

Lawn Restoration Through Summer 2026

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1-3
  • Location
    Front of the Museum of Art- grassy area/cement without tree.
  • Number of Guests
    1-2,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 500 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 2,000.

Central Campus

East University Mall-South

Space #1: Lawn Restoration Through Summer 2026

Spaces #2 & #3: Unavailable Spring Through Fall 2026

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1, 2, 3
  • Location
    Grass and cement areas without trees outside of Weiser Hall (next to 1100 N. University Ave Building) and between West & East Halls.
  • Number of Guests
    1-1,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Most commonly used for tabling events.
    East University Mall-South #1 is not ADA compatible. Physical additions such as ramps would need to be made to use space for events.

Central Campus

Hatcher Library Portico

Unavailable from May 2026 through October 2026

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Cement portico area between the rear entrance to the Clements Library and Hatcher Library.
  • Number of Guests
    1-300
  • Reservation Period
    The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Structures and vehicles are not allowed under the portico.
    The Hatcher library doors under the portico may not be blocked and egress must be maintained.

Central Campus

Lawn between Hatcher and Clements Libraries

Unavailable from May 2026 Through October 2026

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Raised grass area between the rear entrance to the Clements Library and Hatcher Library.
  • Number of Guests
    1-300
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    This space is not ADA compatible. Physical additions such as ramps would need to be made to use space for events.
    Tented events may hold up to 100 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 150.

Central Campus

East University Mall-North

Unavailable May Through Winter 2027

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1, 2
  • Location
    Grass and cement areas between Chemistry and 1100 N. University Ave Building.
  • Number of Guests
    1-250
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting). The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Most commonly used for tabling events.
    Tented events may hold up to 100 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 250.

North Campus

Lawn between Walgreen Drama Center and Pierpont Commons

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grassy area north of Pierpont Commons and south of the Walgreen Drama Center.
  • Number of Guests
    1-500
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 300 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 500.

North Campus

Pierpont Commons Front Lawn

Aerial shot of Pierpont Commons Building and surrounding lawn areas
Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Grassy area in front of Pierpont Commons.
  • Number of Guests
    1-150
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 100 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 150.

North Campus

Lawn between Gorguze Family Laboratory & Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Buildings

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Small grass areas between FXB and Gorguze Family Lab Buildings (near the Wave Field).
  • Number of Guests
    1-100
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    This is a small area suitable for tabling events or small gatherings with pop-up canopies (10' x 10') only.
    The adjacent Wave Field is not part of this location and permitted activities are not allowed on the Wave Field.

North Campus

Radiation Sciences Lab Lawns

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1, 2
  • Location
    Grass areas by the Radiation Sciences Lab #1, along Hayward St and Draper Rd.
  • Number of Guests
    1-150
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 100 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 150.
    Much of this area is sloped and can be wet, leaving a relatively small usable footprint for most activities.

North Campus

Lurie Reflection Pool

Unavailable June through September 2026

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Cement area surrounding Lurie Reflection Pool and small grass area outside Industrial Operations building.
  • Number of Guests
    1-2,000
  • Reservation Period
    The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 200 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 2,000.

North Campus

Duderstadt Portico & Plaza

Unavailable through Fall 2026

Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    North side of the Duderstadt Building, next to the Grove.
  • Number of Guests
    1-800
  • Reservation Period
    The cement area can be reserved 365 days of the year.
  • Notes
    Most commonly used for tabling events.
    Tented events may hold up to 500 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 800.

North Campus

Duderstadt Front Lawn

Unavailable through Fall 2026

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Aerial View
  • Space Number(s)
    1
  • Location
    Front lawn south of the Duderstadt Building.
  • Number of Guests
    1-1,000
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 500 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 1,000.

Medical Campus

Wall St West Lawn

A grassy area known as the Wall Street West Lawn sits alongside a street. Several young trees grow along its sidewalk, which runs parallel to the curb. On the left, part of a beige house is visible. The large brown brick building on the right is Parking Structure M99, featuring tall windows.
Aerial View
  • Space Number
    1
  • Location
    Grass area adjacent to parking structure M99, near the Kellogg Eye Center, north of Wall St.
  • Number of Guests
    1-300
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 100 people. Without structures, the space can hold up to 150.

South Campus

Physical Properties Building Lawn

A grassy lawn area called the Physical Properties Building Lawn is shown beside a paved road. Several young trees are planted throughout the lawn, each surrounded by mulch. On the left, a sidewalk runs parallel to the street and is bordered by a lamp post. A bright yellow bollard stands near the curb in the foreground. In the background, there are parked vehicles, shrubs, and multiple buildings.
Aerial View
  • Space Number
    1
  • Location
    Grass area adjacent to the Physical Properties Building, south of East Hoover Ave.
  • Number of Guests
    1-100
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    This is a small area suitable for tabling events or small gatherings with pop-up canopies (10' x 10') only.

South Campus

Facilities Services Building Lawns

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Aerial View
  • Space Number
    1
  • Location
    Grass area outside of STAC on Kipke Drive.
  • Number of Guests
    1-50
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    No structures allowed in this area.

Medical Campus

400 North Ingalls Building Lawn

Unavailable Through November 2026

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Aerial View
  • Space Number
    1
  • Location
    Grass area adjacent to 400 North Ingalls Building, east of North Ingalls St and south of Cornwell Pl.
  • Number of Guests
    1-500
  • Reservation Period
    The grassy area can be reserved from April through October (weather permitting).
  • Notes
    Tented events may hold up to 300. Without structures, the space can hold up to 500.
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Brian is the Interim Vice President of Custodial and Grounds Services.

Brian has served as an Area Manager in our department since 2022, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience. Before joining the University of Michigan, he held key leadership roles as Director of Environmental Services (EVS) at a hospital and Regional Manager of Operations in long-term care. His extensive background in healthcare and facilities operations demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, operational excellence, and team development.

Brian holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northwood University.

As head of Environment, Health & Safety, Danielle is responsible for health, safety, and environmental issues facing both the academic and business operations of the university. Danielle directs programs involving hazardous materials, environmental management, biological and laboratory safety, industrial hygiene, radiation safety, ergonomics, food service sanitation, and fire safety.

Danielle was an associate director of research and operations safety programs from 2012 to 2018, responsible for efforts involving health and safety in research areas as well as non-research spaces such as the work that our maintenance, trades and custodial employees perform. Significant projects include the research safety initiative, construction safety first culture program and homeland security anti-terrorism standards compliance program. Danielle has been in the department since 1995 serving in the industrial hygiene program overseeing health and safety in various departments and overseeing various compliance programs such as hazardous materials in construction and the respirator program.

Danielle is a certified industrial hygienist and a certified safety professional. She holds a bachelor of science degree in Environmental Health from Oakland University and a master of science degree in Industrial Health from the University of Michigan.

Marina Roelofs has served as the University of Michigan’s AVP for Architecture, Engineering and Construction since 2000. The department is currently responsible for the design and construction of capital projects in support of the university’s academic, research, healthcare, athletic and student life missions. The AEC team consists of architects, engineers, construction skilled trades, and support staff.

Roelofs’ wide-ranging experience in the construction industry spans the total life cycle of projects from inception to completion including management of the design, construction, procurement, and legal aspects. Prior to coming to U-M, she was the AVP for Facilities at the University of Toledo, where she was responsible for directing and managing the university capital program, facilities operations and maintenance activities.

Roelofs’ career in the construction industry began nearly forty years ago at General Motors, Argonaut-AEC and advanced to Worldwide Construction Contracting Division. In her 15 years at GM, she managed projects for the GM Proving Ground, Packard Electric, Argonaut Realty, and provided strategic leadership and guidance to all divisions in procurement and contracting methods, in addition to leadership in resolving issues on projects nationwide.

Roelofs holds a B.S. in construction engineering, an M.S. in civil engineering, and a J.D.

Lukeland Gentles leads Operational Support. The department includes finance, human resources, training and events, and information services.

He began his tenure with Facilities & Operations in the Custodial Services department, where he served as a custodial supervisor, business manager, and Assistant Vice President. Prior to becoming the Assistant Vice President of CGS, he served as Associate Director of F&O Finance, providing fiscal leadership for all F&O departments.

Lukeland holds a bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Michigan and a master of business administration from Wayne State University.

Kimberly Kiernan manages the University of Michigan’s extensive physical infrastructure, which includes over 38 million square feet of space on the Ann Arbor campus. She is responsible for a wide range of sophisticated and complex academic, research, and clinical facilities, including environmental stewardship and adherence to regulatory standards. She provides leadership and strategic direction for an organization of approximately 1,700 employees across the following groups: Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, Custodial & Grounds Services; Environment, Health & Safety; Logistics, Transportation & Parking; Maintenance Services; Operational Support; and Utilities. Over the course of her career at the university, Kiernan has held roles in the Provost’s Office, University Library, and School of Kinesiology. Since joining Facilities & Operations in 2007, she has held progressively responsible positions focused on aligning operations with institutional goals and optimizing service delivery.

Kiernan received her undergraduate degree in English and Communications from the University of Michigan and earned a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University.

As head of Utilities Brian oversees all aspects of the production and distribution of steam, electricity and potable water to all campus buildings as well as campus wide sanitary and storm sewer collection. This includes directing the activities of the Central Power Plant and the North Campus Research Complex Central Energy Facility. Utilities also directs the procurement of natural gas and electricity for the entire campus.

Brian was Senior Manager of Electrical Operations from 2016 to 2020, responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the university’s electrical distribution and outdoor lighting systems. His responsibilities also included managing the building substation replacement program, electrical distribution master planning, and maintaining the electrical metering and billing system.

Prior to joining U-M, Brian worked 19 years in the automotive industry, primarily at Ford and Visteon manufacturing plants. Prior to his experience in the automotive industry, Brian worked at Toledo Edison’s Bay Shore Generating Station where he supported the plant’s preventative maintenance program and substation operations.

Brian is a licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio and holds a bachelor of science and master of science in electrical engineering from the University of Toledo.

Steve began his career at the University of Michigan in July 2010 as the executive director of Logistics, Transportation and Parking (LTP), responsible for planning and operating a parking system to accommodate faculty, staff, students, patients, and visitors, as well as a transportation system that services approximately 6 million riders per year.

Prior to coming to the university, for nearly 20 years Steve has held positions of increasing responsibility in the transportation, supply chain management, and third-party logistics fields. As part of the leadership team for LTP, Steve’s focus will be on providing excellent service to the campus community and continually improving on an efficient transportation system which will help alleviate demand on a parking system that operates at an extremely high rate of utilization.

Steve graduated from Oakland University in 1992 and has lived in Ann Arbor since 1997.

Steve Brabbs is the director of Maintenance Services.

Steve has served in a wide variety of roles including several different positions since coming to Facilities and Operations in 2000. Before serving as region manager, Steve led several initiatives in Plant Operations. His areas of expertise include facilities maintenance, work management functions, and change management.

Steve has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan (LSA ’88) and a master of science degree (’94) from Eastern Michigan University.

As head of the Real Estate Office, Christopher (Chris) Allen is responsible for handling all real estate matters for the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses, as well as Michigan Medicine, with responsibility for all transactions involving real estate, including purchases, sales, acceptance of gifts, access to university property, property encumbrances and restrictions, surveys, and mineral rights. The Real Estate Office also handles commercial and office space leasing for university departments, including searches, leasehold improvements, and landlord relations. In addition, management of certain U-M properties, including leasing, maintenance and finances, is handled by the Real Estate Office until the properties are demolished, sold, or transferred to another university department.

Prior to joining the university in 2018, Chris managed McKinley Companies, LLC’s commercial real estate portfolio, including oversight of refinancing, financial reporting, tenant relationships, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and property management. He has managed complex real estate transactions and was often the lead negotiator in these transactions. Chris’ career began at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP where he provided assurance and advisory services to Fortune 100 firms.

Chris holds a bachelor of arts in economics and master of accounting from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business that included a summer program at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

As head of the Office of Campus Sustainability, Andy is responsible for leading operational sustainability efforts to support the institution’s long-term sustainability goals, as well as working closely with the Graham Sustainability Institute (GSI) on cross-functional sustainability programs with the academic and research community. Andy also works with Athletics, Michigan Medicine, and Student Life on pursuing institutional sustainability priorities established by leadership. In addition, OCS is responsible for quantitatively tracking and reporting progress on the goals to leadership.

Prior to leading OCS in 2009, Andy held the role of Sustainability Coordinator reporting up through Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (now Environment, Health and Safety), where he worked across operational units on projects to reduce the institution’s environmental footprint through waste reduction, energy conservation and the reduction of chemical waste generated in laboratories.

Andy holds a professional certification from the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management, a bachelor of science degree in environmental management from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources, and completion of the U-M Business and Finance leadership academy.