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Versatile Event & Celebration Spaces

Located at the corner of Lincoln and Senate Streets in the Vista district, the Pastides Alumni Center stands as a gateway to the University of South Carolina campus and encompasses nearly 30,000 square feet of space for anyone hosting conferences, galas, meetings, weddings, alumni functions and other celebrations and events.

Grand Ballroom

Featuring wood wall detailing, high ceilings and neutral design elements, the 10,000 sq. ft. Eliatamby Family Grand Ballroom accommodates up to 550 seated guests or up to 900 guests reception or theater style. This versatile room also can be divided into four smaller event spaces and connects to the Bond Family Ballroom Reception Area and gated outdoor patio.

Presidential Dining Room

The Robert V. Royall Presidential Dining Room and its pre-reception lounge area can accommodate up to 80 seated guests or 115 guests reception style. Rental of the area includes a side terrace and existing soft seating in the adjacent Thomas C. & Sherrill Knobel Hall Drawing Room.

Conference Rooms

The Pastides Alumni Center boasts seven spacious and technologically-advanced conference rooms that can accommodate up to 20 guests. Also available for limited use is The Honorable C. Edward Floyd Boardroom.

Exclusive, In-House Hospitality Provider

Since the Pastides Alumni Center’s grand opening in fall 2015, Southern Way Catering has served as the exclusive event partner, providing guests with exceptional cuisine, professional event coordination and first-rate service to help ensure that each event flows seamlessly from beginning to end.

Testimonials

I can’t say enough about the staff of the Pastides Alumni Center. Their team embodies their core values in every interaction which instills a feeling that we are their top priority no matter how many other folks they are also making feel that way that day. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to creating meaningful experiences, which enables us to deliver on our goal of creating optimal learning experiences for our professional learners. Every activity feels seamless, supported, and thoughtfully executed, making them our go-to space for helping us foster growth and connection.
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Matt Orr, PhD
Associate Dean, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia – Prisma Health Midlands
The Pastides Alumni Center has been an incredible venue for our worship events, providing top-notch service, a welcoming atmosphere, and seamless coordination. The staff’s professionalism and attention to detail ensured every gathering was successful for over seven years! From the beautiful event spaces to the outstanding hospitality, our experience has been nothing short of exceptional. We highly recommend the Pastides Alumni Center for anyone looking for a premier event venue!
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Taylor Shytle
Campus Pastor, Elevation Church – Columbia
The first SC Association of Counties event was hosted at the Pastides Alumni Center in 2022 and we never looked back, continuing to host additional events each year. Our attendees love the location and the facility. We also continue to receive rave reviews on the food, catered by Southern Way. Thank you for a job well done!
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Tish F. Anderson, IOM
Director of Administrative Services South Carolina Association of Counties

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Special rental pricing is available to USC Alumni Association life and annual members, USC Campus Partners, government agencies and nonprofits.

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