Events & Celebrations

Professional With a Personal Touch.

Gather with Purpose.
Celebrate with Heart.

From spirited holiday parties and milestone birthdays to business gatherings and nonprofit galas, the University Club is where Portland comes together in style. Our historic downtown clubhouse offers a warm, sophisticated setting for every kind of celebration.

We make it easy to host events that feel both personal and polished. With multiple event spaces, exceptional culinary offerings, and full A/V support, our team is here to help you bring your vision to life, down to the last thoughtful detail.

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Social Events

Celebrate Your Way

From birthdays and anniversaries to retirements and reunions, the Club provides a refined yet comfortable setting for life’s meaningful moments. Our team will help you create an experience that feels elevated, personal, and stress-free.

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Corporate Events

Professional with a personal touch

Whether you're hosting a nonprofit gala, product launch, or client reception, the Club offers an impressive venue in the heart of downtown. With a beautiful ballroom, curated menus, and a full bar program, your guests will feel welcomed, and wowed.

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Meetings & Retreats

Gather. Focus. Collaborate.

Make the most of your time together in spaces designed for productivity and connection. From board meetings and strategy sessions to leadership retreats, the Club offers quiet, professional rooms with flexible layouts, catering, and full A/V support.

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Holiday Parties

Celebrate the Season in Style

Host your holiday gathering in a space that’s festive, warm, and entirely yours. Whether it’s a formal winter celebration or a casual themed party, the Club transforms to match the occasion; with seasonal menus, custom cocktails, and an inviting ambiance.

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A/V & Tech Support

Everything you need, on hand and in house.

From presentations and panels to hybrid events and live music, the Club is equipped with microphones, projectors, streaming capabilities, the Meeting Owl conference camera, and a team to support it all seamlessly.

Rooms with Character

Ballroom

The Ballroom is the heart of the University Club: a grand yet welcoming space designed for gatherings that matter. With soaring ceilings, warm woodwork, and lighting that transitions beautifully from day to night, it offers a timeless setting for weddings, milestone celebrations, conferences, and elegant corporate events. Its scale allows for both formal and festive occasions, adapting seamlessly to ceremonies, dinners, presentations, and receptions alike.

Gold Room

The Gold Room is a favorite for more intimate gatherings, offering classic charm and a sense of occasion the moment you step inside. Rich details and a warm atmosphere make it well suited for rehearsal dinners, private celebrations, executive meetings, and refined cocktail receptions. It’s a space that feels special without feeling formal.

Lounge

The Lounge offers a relaxed yet lively atmosphere that adapts beautifully to receptions, celebrations, and social corporate events. With comfortable seating, warm lighting, and historic character, it’s an ideal space for cocktail hours, dancing, or informal gatherings that invite connection and energy.

Library

The Library is one of the Club’s most intimate and distinctive spaces. Lined with books and rich in character, it’s well suited for small gatherings, quiet receptions, or meaningful conversations. Use of the Library is limited and dependent on the Club’s social calendar, making it a rare and special setting when available.

Lobby

The Lobby sets the tone for any event with a striking first impression. Often used for cocktail receptions, welcome gatherings, and pre-event mingling, it offers an open, architectural space that feels grand yet approachable, perfect for bringing people together at the start of an evening.

Foundation Room

The Foundation Room offers a warm, well-appointed space for meetings, luncheons, and small receptions. Its comfortable scale and thoughtful design make it a natural choice for nonprofit gatherings, planning sessions, or intimate celebrations that benefit from a calm, welcoming environment.

Alumni Room

The Alumni Room blends classic Club character with flexible functionality. It works beautifully for small receptions, seated dinners, workshops, and collaborative meetings, offering enough space to feel open while still maintaining a sense of intimacy.

President's Room

The President’s Room is a polished, inviting space well suited for leadership meetings, private dinners, and small-scale celebrations. With a sense of tradition and privacy, it’s an excellent choice for gatherings that benefit from discretion and a composed, professional atmosphere.

Board Room

Purpose-built for decision-making, the Board Room provides a professional setting for executive meetings, strategy sessions, and presentations. With a focused layout and refined atmosphere, it supports productive conversation and confident leadership gatherings.

Captain's Room

Designed for very small gatherings, the Captain’s Room provides an intimate setting for confidential meetings, one-on-one conversations, or quiet strategy sessions. It’s ideal when focus, privacy, and simplicity are key.

Faculty Room

Ideal for small meetings and focused conversations, the Faculty Room offers a quiet, professional setting for board discussions, interviews, or private planning sessions. Its intimate scale supports thoughtful dialogue and productive collaboration in a setting that feels both comfortable and intentional.

Forum Room

The Forum Room is ideal for small-group discussions, interviews, and breakout meetings. Its compact size encourages engagement and conversation, making it well suited for collaborative sessions and focused work.

Gallery

The Gallery provides a bright, versatile setting that adapts easily to a variety of event styles. It is especially popular for classroom-style setups and presentations, making it an excellent choice for lectures, workshops, and corporate meetings. Its open layout supports both seated gatherings and instructional formats, offering flexibility without sacrificing warmth or character.

Game Room

For events that call for a more relaxed and social tone, the Game Room offers an inviting change of pace. Pool tables, card tables, and comfortable seating make it ideal for casual receptions, team gatherings, or late-night extensions of a larger celebration.

Lower Lounge

The Lower Lounge brings a cozy, relaxed energy to private events and celebrations. Featuring a private bar and dedication bartender, it’s an ideal space for informal receptions, after-dinner gatherings, and social events that invite guests to unwind and connect. Often paired with the Game Room, it works beautifully as a late-night destination or casual extension of a larger event.

Ready to Host Your Event at the Club?

From milestone celebrations to professional gatherings, the University Club offers a setting that feels both timeless and personal. Our team is here to help you explore the possibilities, answer questions, and thoughtfully guide the planning process from start to finish. However you envision your event, it begins with a simple conversation.

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