Welcome The Nebraska Champions Club and the Wick Alumni Center (owned and operated by the Nebraska Alumni Association) are two of Lincoln’s leading event spaces for weddings, meetings and special occasions. Located on campus at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the NAA venues are proud to offer first-class service and unique settings for Husker alumni, fans and friends. Our buildings are open to the public for all types of event rentals, accommodating groups from 10 up to 325. We look forward to working with you.
Sam Areman
The Leekers
Your Reception The Wick Alumni Center offers a oneof-a-kind wedding day experience. Our spaces are customizable so no two weddings are alike. Let our helpful event staff guide you through your big day. Our wedding reception rentals include:
Wick Alumni Center The Wick Alumni Center is home to the Nebraska Alumni Association and located at 1520 R St. Our Great Hall seats up to 275, by including the Dana Board Room and mezzanines, and features a contemporary design, ornate wood paneling and a three-story high cathedral ceiling. We offer two conference rooms that are ideal for smaller groups and business meetings. Our Holling Garden makes a memorable setting for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and tailgates.
• Seating for up to 275
The Leekers
Jenny Rawson
• Rental of all first-floor public spaces (Great Hall, Dana Board Room and Library), mezzanine level and Holling Garden • Set-up and tear-down of standard banquet tables, seating rounds, cocktail tables and chairs • Use of our HD flat-panel video system and microphones • Moveable dance floor • NAA event manager on-site for duration of the evening
Jenny Rawson
Jenny Rawson
Your Ceremony We offer options for indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The Great Hall seats up to 250, theater-style. We can also adapt a reception layout to include ceremony space. The Holling Garden is perfect for an outdoor ceremony and can seat up to 200. We offer rental options for ceremonies only or you can add a ceremony space to your reception package. Ceremony rentals include set-up and tear-down of our standard chairs, as well as rehearsal time in the space with your event manager.
Photos: Jenny Rawson
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The Leekers
Kaylie Sirek
Kabloom Studios
Kaylie Sirek
Your Reception Nebraska Champions Club Nebraska Champions Club is situated directly across the street, to the west, of Memorial Stadium. Home to Lincoln’s premier tailgating experience, Nebraska Champions Club doubles as an elite space for weddings, meetings and other social events. The clubhouse can accommodate groups of up to 325 for seated meals. We also offer the plaza level for rental with six overhead doors that provide an indoor/outdoor experience for guests.
The Nebraska Champions Club is a classic and elegant site for your wedding reception. The clubhouse accommodates up to 325 guests in round tables and includes room for bar service, cake/gift tables and live entertainment. Wedding receptions at the Champions Club include: • Seating for up to 325 • 400+ parking stalls available during nights and weekends • Rental of all second-floor public spaces • Set-up and tear-down of standard banquet tables, seating rounds, cocktail tables and chairs
Tessa Marie
• Use of our HD flat-panel video system and microphones • Moveable dance floor with stringed lights overhead • NAA event manager on-site for duration of the evening
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WICK ALUMNI CENTER FLOOR PLAN
NEBRASKA CHAMPIONS CLUB FLOOR PLAN
Great Hall 60’x40’
Great Hall Seating
Theater Style: 250 Rounds of 8 (no dance floor): 175 Rounds of 8 (with dance floor): 125
West Mezzanine
East Mezzanine
47’x16’
SW Entrance
NW Entrance
26’x16’
West Mezzanine Seating Squares of 8: 40
Restrooms
Squares of 8: 24
Dana Board Room Seating
Clubhouse 90’x60’
East Mezzanine Seating
Elevator
Dana Board Room
Seating Options
Library
40’x21’
21’x20’
Catering Kitchen
Restrooms
Theater Style: 450 Rounds of 8: 325
Theater Style: 60 Squares of 8: 50 Hollow Square or U-Shape: 50
SE Entrance
Garden Seating
Lobby
Theater Style: 200
Garden >
Restrooms
Coat Closet
Veranda
Let's Meet! Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Both the Wick Alumni Center and the Nebraska Champions Club offer space for business meetings, conferences and catered meals. We are able to host multiday conference events and can connect you with local vendors for rentals, transportation and hotels. You’ll have an experienced event manager on hand to assist with audio and visual needs and to ensure your event runs smoothly. Both spaces have comprehensive audio-visual packages that include HD flat-panel video screens, microphones, podiums and conference wi-fi.
C O N TA C T U S Our staff is knowledgeable, experienced and passionate about making your event a success. We look forward to working with you. For rental rates, information or to schedule a tour, please contact:
Let's Eat! We are pleased to work with five, first-class preferred caterers at our venues. Our caterers are some of the area’s best and offer an array of culinary options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Both buildings are fully liquorlicensed for bar service. Your caterer of choice can assist you with planning the right menu to match your event. From buffets to plated meals to unique food stations — our catering options truly offer something for everyone!
402.472.6435 venues@huskeralum.org The Leekers
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Venue
Sam Areman
Jenny Rawson
Cover Photo: Millie B Photography