Event & Conference Services

All guests will be issued a meal card or wristband in order to access Baldwin for meals. A $10 replacement charge will be assessed for lost or non-returned cards.

Baldwin is located in the Barnes Student Center and is open each day for breakfast (7-8 a.m.), lunch (12-1 p.m.), and dinner (5-6 p.m.). Hours may vary depending on group needs. 

Please consult your conference schedule for your exact meal times.

The Campus Police Department provides a safe and secure campus for our students, staff, and guests. All Campus Police Officers are officers with the Grant County Sherriff's Department and have graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy. They undergo continual training and updating through the Sherriff's Department.

The Campus Police office is located on the east side of the Barnes Student Center. They can be reached at 765-677-4911.

All academic buildings on campus as well as the Chapel Auditorium, the Phillippe Performing Arts Center, the Barnes Student Center, and the Recreation and Wellness Center have full wireless coverage.

All residence halls have partial wireless coverage (in the lobby and common spaces). Some residence hall rooms may have wireless coverage; however, an Ethernet cord will be required in most residence hall rooms.

Outdoor wireless coverage is available on the west side of the Barnes Student Center.

Guests do not need a login/password to access IWU-WiFi.

Pillows, blankets, and linen packs (containing 2 sheets, a pillowcase, 2 bath towels, a hand towel, a washcloth, and a bar of soap) are available through Event & Conference Services for $15.

The cost for a linen pack will be added to the Event Sponsor's final invoice so please request a linen pack with your group's leadership, not Event & Conference Services directly.

Mail Services is located on the west side of the Barnes Student Center and provides the same services as available at a U.S. Post Office.

The summer hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Guest mail and packages are delivered to the Event & Conference Services Office to be delivered to the conference headquarters for each conference.

McConn Coffee Company is a quaint corner cafe, popular with coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers alike. McConn is located on the west side of the Barnes Student Center and is typically open Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

In addition, McConn will be open some evenings and weekends, depending on conference needs. 

Please consult your conference schedule or check the posted hours.

There are three sand volleyball courts on campus (between East and South Lodges and between Evans and Hodson Halls). There is also a basketball court between Evans and Hodson Halls.

No equipment is provided for use in these areas.

Copies may be made in the Event & Conference Services Office for $.10 per copy.

Faxes may be sent or received from the Event & Conference Services Office or the Post Office. The charge for receiving a fax is $.50 per page. The charge for sending a fax is $1.00 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page.

These services are only offered during normal business hours.

The Recreation and Wellness Center is available to conference guests during open hours each day. A meal card and/or room key serves as the pass to access the Recreation and Wellness Center.

Guests may use the Intramural Gyms, Indoor Track, and the Racquetball Courts if not reserved for another group. Equipment may be checked out at the front desk.

Guests must be 16 or older to use the Fitness Room and 18 or older to use the Weight Room.

The Recreation and Wellness Center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m .-1 p.m. Hours are subject to change.

Each guest will be issued a key that will provide them access only to the residence hall where they are staying. The key will open the exterior door as well as the individual suite/room door.

Guests staying in Kem Hall or Scripture Hall will also be provided a key fob.

Please report lost keys to Event & Conference Services immediately. A $45 fee will be assessed for lost or non-returned keys/key fobs.

Trader James is a quick-stop shop that offers pre-packaged snacks and beverages.

Wildcat Express (which includes Chick-fil-A Express) is a food court with a variety of food options.

Both are located on inside of the Barnes Student Center, along the main thoroughfare and have fluctuating summer hours depending on the number of guests on campus. 

Please consult your conference schedule or check the posted hours outside each location.

• The posted speed limit on campus is 20 mph unless otherwise noted.
• Pedestrians have the right of way at all times, even to bicycles, rollerblades, and skateboards.
• IWU is a smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free campus.
• The use, possession, or storage of hoverboards, Swagways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, and similar devices is prohibited in IWU facilities and on IWU property.
• Fireworks, firecrackers, and similar explosives are prohibited by state law and therefore prohibited on campus.
• Firearms, ammunition, knives, martial arts weapons, and hunting bows/arrows are not permitted on campus.
• Candles and incense are not to be used in any lodging accommodations. The use of candles in any other building must be approved by the Event & Conference Services Office.
• Glitter, confetti, and other similar items may not be used on campus without authorization from the Event & Conference Services Office. Excessive housekeeping charges may be incurred for the clean-up of these items.
• The use of electrical appliances is limited because of sanitation, safety, and circuit overload. The use of microwaves, open-coiled appliances, hot plates, toasters, electric frying pans, crock pots, and similar appliances is prohibited in residence halls. Appliances allowed in rooms include coffee makers, hot air popcorn poppers, hairdryers, curling irons, irons, etc. All approved appliances must bear the American UL or Canadian SA Underwriter's Laboratory seal of approval. All appliances not in use should be unplugged.
• Anyone tampering with the fire alarm systems or fire protection equipment will be charged $100 and may be dismissed from the University. Legal charges may follow.
• Any food kept in lodging accommodations needs to be kept in sealed containers.
• University equipment, furniture, plants, etc. shall not be dismantled, used for purposes other than intended, removed from the building, or moved from one room to another without authorization from the Event & Conference Services Office.
• Attaching any object to the University premises by nail, screw, tape, or any adhesive that stains, alters, or damages the premise without specific arrangements with the Event & Conference Services Office is prohibited.
• Pets are not permitted on campus. The only exceptions are for service animals - prior approval must be secured from the Event & Conference Services Office.
• Practical jokes using water or any liquid substance, shaving cream, silly string, or the like are not permitted in or near University property or facilities.
• Sunbathing is not permitted on campus.
• The University observes a modest dress code policy. Clothing should not be immodest, provocative, or call undue attention to one's self. The University's dress code policy is provided to each Event Sponsor.
• All signage and postings on campus must be approved in advance by the Event & Conference Services Office.
• The University assumes no responsibility and does not provide insurance or any financial protection for the personal property of guests. It is recommended that all guests secure personal items prior to leaving any room.