Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the SEL Event Center, a state-of-the-art meeting facility to serve the needs of the greater Palouse community. Thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in us to host your upcoming event. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to every guest and know that you wish to provide the same to yours. Here are details of some key ways in which we can work together to ensure outstanding service and the most rewarding experience to each of our mutual guests. Please contact us if your question is not covered in this document; we would be happy to provide an answer or explanation. We believe you will be glad you chose the SEL Event Center, sorry to leave, and eager to return for another event.
- Is there a minimum amount of time we need to rent the room?
Yes, minimum rental for all rooms is 6 hours. All rental times include set up and clean up.
- Can I put my name down to hold a room?
Yes, once you have formally contacted the SEL Event Center and communicated with a staff member, we will hold a room for a specific date and time. If another interested client requests the same room and time, we will contact you to officially reserve the room by signing a contract, or ask you to release your hold.
- What do I need to pay in order to reserve a room?
To officially reserve a room, you must sign a contract and pay a non-refundable deposit of half the facility rental, not to exceed $1000.00.
- Can we bring our own food?
Yes. If you plan on using the kitchen to store, heat or prepare food or beverages or use the dishwasher or ice machine, you must pay the kitchen reservation fee.
- Are we permitted to bring in an outside caterer?
Yes. The SEL Event Center has a list of caterers who are approved to use our facility. If you would like to use a caterer that is not on our list, we must approve them first. When using a caterer, you must pay the kitchen reservation fee.
- Are decorations allowed?
Most types of decorations are allowed. Puncturing of the walls with tacks, nails or any other hanging device is prohibited. Decorations can be hung with adhesive materials such as tapes, Command hooks or poster putty, but must be approved by an event center employee prior to use. Decorations attached to the ceiling can only be hung by an event center employee. The rental fee includes ½ hour of complimentary decoration hanging.
- Will there be someone present at my event to assist me?
There will be at least one event center employee at your event at all times to monitor and maintain the building. If during your event you need extra tables, chairs, linens or have any questions, all SEL Event Center staff are trained and ready to help you. If you wish to have an event organizer, we have several suggestions of people you can hire.
- Do any of your rooms have outside access?
Yes, all of our rooms have doors leading directly outside.
- Do any of your rooms have access to a garden area?
Yes, our large banquet room, Faraday Hall, has a patio and garden area outside the south doors. This area is frequently used for outdoor weddings.
- Can we serve alcohol?
Yes, alcohol may be served. If there will be alcohol on the premises, you must acquire a Washington State Banquet Permit from a Washington State Liquor Store. Permits cost $10 and must be purchased within 10 days of your event. Be aware that not all caterers are licensed to serve and/or provide alcohol. Be sure to consult your caterer about whether or not they have the proper licenses and permits for serving and/or providing alcohol.
- What is included in the Kitchen Rental?
The kitchen rental allows you access to:
- Commercial Refrigerator and Freezer
- Commercial Stove and Oven
- 3 Commercial sinks
- 3 Hand Wash Stations
- Microwave
- Ice Machine
- Coffee Makers and Vessels (Must provide your own coffee)
- Hot Box
- Commercial Dishwasher
- Large Food Prep Island
- Do I have to set up my own room?
The SEL Event Center includes the set up of tables and chairs in the rental price and will have these items completed before the “Begin Time” specified in your contract. The floor plan for the room must be finalized with SEL Event Center staff no later than three days before your event. Any changes to the floor plan after that date are not guaranteed to be completed before you arrive. Any other set up of decorations, linens, place settings, etc. must be done by the renting party. Set up cannot begin any earlier than the “Begin Time” specified in your contract. Linen rented through the SEL Event Center will be set up at the same time as the tables and chairs.
- Do I have to clean up?
Yes. It is expected that you take out of the building everything you bring in. This includes: throwing away all paper plates, napkins, cups and silverware, taking down and properly disposing of all decorations, wiping down all surfaces in the kitchen, etc. If decorations are hung from the ceiling by the SEL Event Center staff, we will happily get them down at the end of the event, however you are responsible for disposing of them properly. SEL Event Center staff will provide you with a detailed clean up checklist prior to your event. Any cleaning listed on the checklist not completed by the “End Time” specified in the contract will be subject to an additional clean up fee.
- Is there internet access?
Yes, the SEL Event Center is set up with free wireless internet access for all guests. Please obtain the username and password from an SEL Event Center staff member.
- Can I store items at the SEL Event Center prior to my event?
The SEL Event Center has limited storage. Please do not plan on storing any items for your event at the Event Center prior to the “Begin Time” specified in your contract.
- Can I use the Event Center name when promoting my event?
Groups may not use the name, trademark, logo, or other proprietary designation of the Event Center in any advertising or promotional material without the prior written consent of the Event Center Manager. Please contact the SEL Event Center to clarify advertising materials.
- Are there designated smoking areas?
Washington State law restricts smoking within 25ft of a building. Your guests may smoke 25ft away from the main entrance. Smoke trees to dispose of used cigarettes will be provided, please encourage your guests to use them.
- How do I get there?
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In addition to the directions listed below, you may also use the Google Maps™ feature on our Driving Directions page. A PDF map is also available to download and print.
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From the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport:
Follow Airport Road west to Terre View Drive.
Turn right onto Terre View Drive.
Follow Terre View Drive for approximately 2.4 miles to Schweitzer Drive.
Turn right onto Schweitzer Drive.
The Event Center entrance is at the top of the hill. Parking is available to the left. From the North/West:
Follow WA-270 East into Pullman.
WA-270 becomes NW Davis Way.
Turn left onto N. Grand Avenue.
Follow N. Grand Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles to Terre View Drive.
Turn right onto Terre View Drive.
Follow Terre View Drive to Schweitzer Drive.
Turn left onto Schweitzer Drive.
The Event Center entrance is at the top of the hill. Parking is available to the left.-
From the South:
Follow US-195 North to Pullman.
Stay straight to go onto S. Grand Avenue/WA-27.
Follow S. Grand Avenue for approximately 3.7 miles to Terre View Drive.
Turn right onto Terre View Drive.
Follow Terre View Drive to Schweitzer Drive.
Turn left onto Schweitzer Drive.
The Event Center entrance is at the top of the hill. Parking is available to the left. From the East:
Follow WA-270 West to Pullman.
Turn right onto N. Grand Avenue/WA-27.
Follow N. Grand Avenue for approximately 1.6 miles to Terre View Drive.
Turn right onto Terre View Drive.
Follow Terre View Drive to Schweitzer Drive.
Turn left onto Schweitzer Drive.
The Event Center entrance is at the top of the hill. Parking is available to the left.- Is there an airport close by?
The Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport is approximately 3 miles or 5 minutes from the Event Center.
Hotels/Motels Most area hotels provide transportation service.
Rental Van For large group arrivals/departures or special transportation to and from locations. Costs are subject to change; please contact the Event Center manager to make arrangements.
Service to be picked up or delivered via taxi or other vehicle can be arranged by the Event Center manager. Please let us know if you need arrangements made in advance so we can provide current rates.
For guests driving to the SEL Event Center, please refer to the “Driving Directions” section.
- Is there a cost for parking?
No, parking is free. There are 142 parking spaces dedicated to the SEL Event Center during business hours Monday – Friday. On weekends (after 5pm on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday) additional parking is available.
