Quick Guide for Campus Events
Below are some helpful resources from the Whitworth Office of University Events. Please contact events@whitworth.edu if you have questions.
Getting Started
- Reserve your room on Infosilem.
- If you are planning an outdoor event, please book an indoor space as a backup.
- Fill out a Event Request Form (ERF).
- When do I need an ERF?
- If the event is open to the public
- If you need audio/visual support
- If the event is outdoors (sprinkler shutoff)
- If you need facilities services (tables, chairs, etc.)
- If you want the event posted on Pirate Port (internal audience) or the master calendar (external audience)
- When do I need an ERF?
- Submit a Catertrax order.
- ASWU clubs: If you are planning to have food at your event, please contact Todd Sandberg (tsandberg@whitworth.edu).
Key Information
- Restricted dates for fall events (ERFs for other events will not be approved during this time):
- Board of Trustees Meetings
- Tuesday, April 21 - Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Tuesday, Oct. 13 - Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
- Commencement Weekend: May 16-17, 2026 (events restricted May 12-18)
- One Big Whitworth Weekend (Homecoming & Family Weekend): Oct. 16-18, 2025
- University holiday closures – contact events@whitworth.edu for full list.
- Board of Trustees Meetings