Event, Meeting, and Room Reservations

To schedule meetings, events and other functions at the Great Lakes Research Facility (GLRF) and/or on behalf of the School, please review the information regarding functions, room reservations and rentals at the Great Lakes Research Facility (GLRF), managed by the UWM School of Freshwater Sciences (SFS).

Check out the FAQs and Guidelines section below for our Facilities Use Notice.

Room Availability

Room availability can be found on the SFS Reservation Calendars. Recently confirmed reservations may not be shown on the calendar until processed.

Request Form

To request a meeting, event, or other function and to reserve or rent rooms at the Great Lakes Research Facility, complete this form. This form is required for all freshwater employees hosting meetings, events, or other functions on behalf of the School of Freshwater Sciences, whether or not it’s located at the Great Lakes Research Facility (GLRF).

Event, Meeting, and Room Reservation Form

Room Rates

*Daily rate is 4 hours or more. Half day rate is for < 4 hours.

FEE DESCRIPTION	UW SYSTEM RATE	NON-PROFIT / STATE / FEDERAL AGENCY RATE	EXTERNAL RATE	PER UNIT
Room 1080 (Classroom)	142.00	191.00	217.00	/day
Room 1084 (Classroom)	137.00	185.00	211.00	/day
Room 1099 (Conference room)	104.00	141.00	161.00	/day
Ballroom 100B (Conference/multi-purpose)	166.00	224.00	255.00	/day
Room 3080 (Conference)	110.00	240.00	273.00	/day
Room 3093 (Conference)	99.00	133.00	152.00	/day
Room 3097 (Computer Lab)	97.00	130.00	149.00	/day

FAQs and Guidelines

For questions, cancellations, or edits to a request, please email sfs-reserve@lists.uwm.edu.
Note for Building Occupants: If a room is already reserved, it is your responsibility to seek approval from the appropriate parties if you want to make room reservation changes. Before changes can be made to existing reservations, we request that you forward email confirmations from all affected parties to sfs-reserve@lists.uwm.edu.

The School of Freshwater Sciences does not have dedicated event staff. We ask that the organizations that are reserving rooms set-up, clean up and tear-down their own events, and make their own catering arrangements. Tables and chairs will be provided, if requested.
The doors to the GLRF building are locked at all times. Access to the building for meetings and events is available during business hours: Monday thru Friday, 8am to 4pm.
- Contact sfs-reserve@lists.uwm.edu for information on building access for meeting and event guests. Guest access is the responsibility of the host.
Parking is available in the parking lot to the west of the building or on the street, both options are free of charge.
- Building address: 600 E Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Directions to SFS & transportation alternatives
Please refrain from using rooms that were not included in your reservation and do not use tape on any walls.
If audio/visual or teleconferencing is requested for your meeting or event, contact sfs-reserve@lists.uwm.edu to schedule a time prior to your meeting or event to test out the a/v and computer/laptop connections. The School of Freshwater Sciences does not have dedicated IT staff.

UWM Funded Meeting and Events Reminders

Purchasing must follow UWM and UW-System policies, including but not limited to those for travel and procurement. Contact Office Administrator Carissa Peterson to discuss purchasing options and review purchasing guidance on our intranet page.

UWM Official Functions

UW-Milwaukee Official Functions Policy Implementation: https://uwm.edu/official-functions/uw-milwaukee-official-functions-policy-implementation/
Event Execution: https://uwm.edu/official-functions/event-execution/
Compliance: https://uwm.edu/official-functions/compliance/

Details & Virtual Tours

Exterior of the modern School of Freshwater Sciences building at dusk, with illuminated windows beneath a cloudy sky.