SIPA: School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University

The Kellogg Center

The Kellogg Center is on the top floor of Columbia University’s International Affairs Building, in New York City’s Morningside Heights neighborhood.

The Kellogg Center, made possible by a gift from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, features beautiful views of the New York cityscape. The Center contains four spaces of various sizes, available for a wide range of events such as conferences or receptions.

The International Affairs Building is located at 420 West 118th Street, between Amsterdam Avenue and Morningside Drive. For directions, please click here.

Rooms

The Dag Hammarskjold Room (Room 1501) Capacity: 141 Photos The Dag Hammarskjold Lounge may be used as an auditorium, dining room, or reception space. With floor to ceiling windows on three sides, the room features northern and southern views, including the George Washington bridge and midtown Manhattan.	Room 1512 Capacity: 40 (meeting) or 70 (auditorium) Photos Room 1512 may be arranged as a meeting space with eight tables in a u-shape, seating 40 people. The room may also be arranged auditorium-style with 70 chairs facing a lectern or table. The room features a southern view of midtown Manhattan.
The Foyer Capacity: 70 Photos The Foyer may be used in conjunction with the Dag Hammarskjold Lounge or separately as a reception space. It features a southern view of midtown Manhattan.	Room 1510 Capacity: 25 Photos Room 1510 may be arranged as a meeting space with 14 people around a center table and seating around the perimeter. The room may also be arranged auditorium-style seating 25 people. It features eastern and northern views of Harlem and the George Washington bridge.

Reserve a Room

To reserve a space in the Kellogg Center, you must submit a room reservation form at least ten days before an event. The Kellogg Center staff oversees and coordinates all events, including booking, furnishing, and cleaning.

• Room Pricing: For room pricing, email the Kellogg Center management staff at kellogg@columbia.edu.
  
  Room services, such as setup, cleaning, audio/visual, and security are priced according to rates set by the Columbia University Department of Facilities. SIPA students are exempt from rental fees.
  
  

• Audio/Visual Equipment:
  
  Room 1501: A/V equipment can be requested from SIPA AV by submitting the AV equipment form 3 business days in advance.

  For all other rooms: Projectors may be rented through SIPA A/V, Columbia A/V, or you may bring your own. If you need assistance setting up equipment, make arrangements through the SIPA AV , please submit the AV request form 3 business days in advance, or with Columbia A/V staff.
  
  Microphones and sound systems are available through Columbia University A/V for the lobby, 1512 and 1510.
  
  

• Security: Security must be discussed with the Kellogg Center manager. The University’s Office of Public Safety requires contact information for any speaker from outside the University in order to evaluate security needs.
  
  The New York City Fire Code and University alcohol policies will be strictly enforced.
  
  

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