Facilities

Centrally located in Owensboro on Frederica Street, Kentucky Wesleyan College occupies a 65-acre campus and boasts numerous facilities for a variety of events. These spaces include conference and meeting space, classrooms, auditoriums, athletic facilities, and more.

 

  • Jack T. Wells ’77 Activity Center

    • Young Auditorium
    • Capacity: 450 lecture style, 200 banquet style
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, theater lighting, full sound system, livestream capability, large stage, balcony, instrument hookups
      Common Uses: worship services, weddings, recitals, ceremonies, performing arts, banquets, workshops
    • Panther Room
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    • Capacity: 100 lecture style, 75 banquet
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, stage, kitchen
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, showers, corporate retreats, celebrations
    • Outdoor Classroom (Activity Center)
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, covered elevated platform area, picnic tables, overhead fans, built-in lighting
      Common Uses: celebrations, classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies, picnics, casual gatherings

  • Athletic Facilities

    • Jones Gym at the Woodward Health and Recreation Center

    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, stage option, chairs option, floor covering
      Common Uses:       ceremonies, speakers, trade shows, sporting events
    • Steele Stadium

    • Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi, sound system, bleachers, press box, sky box, and concession options
      Common Uses: sports camps, sporting events, graduation ceremonies

 

  • Classrooms

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      Capacity: Varies
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, theatre or standard seating
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, lectures, small groups

 

  • Outdoor Spaces

    • Front Lawn
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi
      Common Uses: recreation, weddings, ceremonies, large group meals, concerts
    • Hocker Hall Grove
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, elevated platform area
      Common Uses: weddings, ceremonies, concerts, yoga classes, outdoor worship services
    • Outdoor Classroom (on front lawn)
    • Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi, stone benches
      Common Uses: classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies
    • Outdoor Classroom (Activity Center)
    • Features: ADA accessible, A/V hookup, wi-fi, covered elevated platform area, picnic tables, overhead fans, built-in lighting
      Common Uses: celebrations, classroom meeting space, prayer groups, bible studies, picnics, casual gatherings

 

  • Tapscott Chapel

    • Capacity: 200
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, stage, concert grand piano, podium
      Common Uses: worship services, weddings, recitals, ceremonies, rehearsal space

 

  • Winchester Center

    • Cox Conference Room
    • Capacity: 20
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi
      Common Uses: meetings, workshops, seminars, small groups
    • Rogers Hall
    • Capacity: 175 banquet/300 lecture (three sections), 80 banquet/100 lecture (two sections), 40 banquet/90 lecture (one section)
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, sound system
      Common Uses: workshops, seminars, weddings, ceremonies, lectures, presentations, large meetings
    • Hocker Family Dining Center

    • Capacity: 225
      Features: ADA accessible, wi-fi high top and standard tables, separate serving area
      Common Uses: dinners, banquets, receptions, corporate retreats

 

  • Overnight Accommodations

    • Residence Halls
    • Capacity: Varies
      Features: ADA accessible, A/V capabilities, wi-fi, kitchen and laundry options, communal gathering areas