a consortium of programs dedicated to the idea that knowledge should be shared.

Meeting Space Reservations

Please note: Room reservation requests will only be accepted for events sponsored or co-sponsored by Franklin Center consortium members.

The Franklin Center hosts over 150 public and private events each semester. Priority is given to events hosted and/or sponsored by Center consortium members. Other events will be considered if their intellectual content and/or purpose advances the Center's intellectual and outreach agenda.

Application for meeting space reservations must be requested through https://25live.collegenet.com/duke/#home_my25live[0].

Requests are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are reviewed by the Center's Director of Operations. For events requiring Franklin Center audiovisual resources, please submit your request 10 business days prior to the event. Requests for Franklin Center classroom spaces (rooms 230, 028, and 016) are accepted no earlier than 30 days before the start of the semester during which the event will be held. Requests for other Franklin Center spaces are accepted up to one year in advance of the event.

If you need to modify or cancel a confirmed room reservation, please email with the details.

Franklin Center Parking

Visitor parking is available at several locations near the Franklin Center. Please see our Map/Directions & Parking page for more information.

Conference Staging Room

Franklin Center residents in need of a space for preparing and staging conference materials can reserve the Conference Staging Room (JHFC 036) for up to a week at a time. Access to the room requires a key, available from Operation Support (JHFC 101) on the first day of the reservation.

The Conference Staging Room is equipped with:

Available Meeting Spaces

(All meeting spaces have wireless internet connectivity available via Duke's MobileNet).

View the calendar for all Franklin Center spaces

Conference Room 240

Conference Room 240

Capacity: 65 - 80
Primary Functions: Public Lectures, Conferences, Film Screenings, Receptions & Formal Dinners, Seminars
Technologies Available: Data/Video Projection (Powerpoint, Internet, DVD, PAL/NTSC/SECAM VHS Video), Document Projection, HD Videoconferencing, Webcasting, Real-Time Linguistic Translation, Audio & Video Recording, 35mm Slide Projection, Laptop Connectivity

Conference Room 240

IMPS (room 230/232)

Capacity: 30
Primary Functions: Technology-intensive meetings, seminars, working groups and class sessions
Technologies Available: See http://www.jhfc.duke.edu/spaces/imps/

Seminar Rooms 130/132

Seminar Rooms 130/132

Capacity: 24 (rooms may be divided)
Primary Functions: Administrative Meetings, Seminars, Receptions
Technologies Available: Data/Video Projection, 35mm Slide Projection, Room Audio System (Music CDs)

Main Gallery

Main Gallery
Capacity: Variable
Primary Functions: Art Gallery, Special Receptions
Technologies Available: Audio System (CD Background Music), PA System

Classroom 028

Classroom 028

Capacity: 35
Primary Functions: Dedicated Classroom, may be used for other functions as available
Technologies Available: Data/Video Projection (Powerpoint, Internet, DVD, PAL/NTSC/SECAM VHS Video), Document Projection, Laptop Connectivity, Videoconferencing (Mobile), Webcasting (Mobile), Wipe Board

Meeting Room 016A/B

Meeting Room 016A/B

Capacity: 16
Primary Functions: Small Meetings, Seminars, Classroom Use
Technologies Available: TV/VCR Combo, Wipe Board

Wireless Café

Wireless Café
Capacity: 50
Primary Functions: Student Study Area, Informal Receptions
Technologies Available: Wireless Internet Access