Additional Spaces on Campus

Schofield Auditorium is the largest fixed-seating venue on campus, with a seating capacity of 643. It is the setting for major presentations such as the Artists Series, The Forum, musical events, student performances and lectures.

With its dynamic theatrical lighting, professional audio system, and massive video wall, Schofield Auditorium is one of the most versatile venues on campus. The space can be used for a variety of events from a professional presentation to a live music, dance or theatre show. The hallway area outside the auditorium may also be used as a registration or pre-function space.

Capacities
Main floor | 444 (including accessible seating)
Balcony | 163
Total | 607

History of Schofield Auditorium

Schofield Auditorium is located on the first floor of Schofield Hall, the original Eau Claire State Normal School building that opened in 1916. The facility was called Old Main Auditorium until 1960, when the building was named to honor Harvey A. Schofield, first president of Eau Claire State Normal School.

Extensively remodeled in 1960, the auditorium received its second extensive renovation in 2011, to incorporate new seating, sound improvements, theater lighting, central room control, a video wall projection system, and other aesthetic and facility improvements.

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Accessibility

• Removable main-level seats
• Ramp and elevator at north entrance
• Elevator from main floor to stage

Centennial Hall 

Located on the lower campus and opened in 2014, Centennial Hall offers multiple lecture halls and classrooms of different sizes to accommodate small, medium and large groups. 

Priority for these academic spaces are given to classes & student organization and departmental meetings. Centennial Hall is available to outside groups only through Event Services.

University students, groups, and departments should contact the Registrar's Office to reserve spaces.

Centennial Hall is located at 1698 Park Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701.