Room Reservations
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Greetings to organizations and individuals requesting space in the School of Public Health and Psychiatric Institute (SPHPI) facility located at 1601-03 West Taylor Street in Chicago, Illinois. Here you will find information on hosting an event in our facility, as well as the how to make a reservation using our SPH Online Room Reservation System.
The information found in these web pages will help you secure the right space and assist you in preparing for your event. While the SPH Online Reservation System will guide you through the process, you may receive additional assistance in making your space selection by emailing the SPH Front Desk at (sphwork@uic.edu) or calling at (312) 413-2012.
Hours of Operation:
- Standard building hours during school semesters are 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
- Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Detailed Information on Room Reservations Heading link
Make A Reservation
EMS Guide Heading link
Please refer to this video to learn how to navigate the virtual EMS system.
To learn about:
- Logging-in – start at the 02:50:00 mark
- Creating a Reservation – start at the 06:25:00 mark
- Modifying an Existing Reservation – start at the 16:00:00 mark
Room Reservation Notes Heading link
Space Assignment & Classrooms
Space requests are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. SPH classrooms are reserved firstly for academic/ instructional support. As such, courses take precedence over all event reservations. Event reservations for classroom spaces are considered and approved only after classes are scheduled and confirmed for any given term. If an event needs to be reassigned to a new space due to course scheduling needs, every attempt will be made to accommodate the user with similar space.
Setup/Breakdown Time for Event Request
Rooms will only be unlocked based on the times specified on your booking request. Users cannot enter the room prior to the start time of the scheduled event. If you need setup or tear-down time, please factor that into your request. The times you specify for the beginning and end of your event should take into account any setup and tear-down.
Audio/Visual Technical Support
Requests for technical support and/or equipment needs must be indicated at the time of the reservation request. For a list of items and pricing, click here.
Event Listing
All events held in the SPH facility will be listed in the SPH Events Calendar. If your event is open to the public, please provide registration contact information.
Photocopying and Faxing
Unfortunately, these services are not available for public use.
Building Contacts
Jose Alvarez, Facilities Operations Specialist, is located in office 186 and can be reached via telephone at (312) 347-4767 or by email at (joseis@uic.edu).
Saulo Barrera, Facilities Operations Coordinator, is located in office 183 and can be reached via telephone at (312) 996-0692 or by email at (barrs382@uic.edu)
In Case of Emergency
UIC Police: (312) 996-4357
UIC Fire: (312) 996-3473
UIC Routing: (312) 996-7511
SPHPI Emergency Facility Management: (773) 575-5776
Have a safe and healthy event!