THE BICENTENNIAL STUDENT CENTER
Catalog of Naming Opportunities

Please note that with the exception of the BSC Building naming, all of these items refer to spaces in Phase I of the project.  They do not include spaces in Culler that will be available in Phase II.

General Name Recognition

The Bicentennial Wall, $200 
One of the goals of the Bicentennial Student Center is to be as inclusive of the Miami Family as possible.  Thus, the lowest recognition is set at only $200 per name so that everyone can participate and have their name permanently included in the BSC.  The name will appear in a graphic element somewhere in the building.

Slant Walk Tiles, $2,000  
More visible recognition for an individual or a family (of individuals) is provided in the form of a tile in the “Slant Walk” running from the entrance nearest the Hub to the Bicentennial Rotunda.  The tiles will be approximately 12 inches by 6 inches and can include a list of individuals or a family name.

Plaque Recognition, $10,000  
Plaques approximately 18 inches by 12 inches will be used to commemorate gifts of $10,000.  These plaques will be placed strategically throughout the building (in consultation with the donor) to reflect the generosity of an individual, family, or group.

The Bicentennial Rotunda, $20,000 (each of 200 stones)
The Rotunda is the symbolic center of the Bicentennial Student Center.  At the heart of the Rotunda is a large circle (about the size of the Seal in the Hub) with a symbol in its center (probably an “M”).  The circle will be surrounded by 200 arched stones approximately 2-3 square feet in size.  This venue provides a special opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to have their gifts of $20,000 or more recognized in a special setting commemorating their gift, the Bicentennial and Miami’s history.

Specific Naming Opportunities

BSC Building Naming Rights, $20 million
Nestled in the heart of Miami University’s campus, the Bicentennial Student Center will be perfectly situated at the crossroads of student activity on campus. This 200,000 square foot facility will be the home and the hub for student engagement and will shape the Miami experience for generations to come.

The Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL), $7 million 
This impressive two-story Center will house or provide meeting space for Miami’s more than 350 student-led groups. It includes the large Student Senate Chambers, as well as conference rooms, small-group meeting spaces, and student organization offices, including the Associated Student Government, Interfraternity and National Panhellenic Councils, Panhellenic Association, Miami Student, Spectrum, After Dark, Campus Crusade, and MUSF among many others.

The Theatre, $5 million
The BSC’s elegant, 515-seat theatre meets a long-held campus need for a medium-size performance/presentation venue available for students to program at all times. The theatre features a floor-level balcony area and is perfectly suited, with its state-of-the art sound and video systems, to host on-campus movies, artistic talent from students and professionals, and other performances students may wish to see. It also provides a showcase facility for new student orientations and events for prospective students.

The Pavilion, $3 million  
This long-awaited large student-controlled event space, will be two-thirds constructed in Phase I and will be completed during Phase II construction, making it the largest event space on campus. It will seat up to 1,000 people for speaking engagements and 650 people for banquets. With more and more student events being drawn off campus due to the lack of available and suitable spaces elsewhere on campus, this venue will draw more student-sponsored activities back to the heart of campus.

The Commons, $2 million
The Commons is a gathering place for the Miami community within the BSC. The large, open area provides over 700 seats on three levels for students who are grabbing a bite to eat or catching up over a cup of coffee between classes. Surrounding the Pavilion are six specialty food concepts, each featuring its own unique cuisine.

Rowan Hall Lobby and Entrance, $1.5 million
Visitors to the BSC entering the first floor through the former Rowan Hall Spring Street entrance will be welcomed into an impressive Miami Heritage Room with décor based on Miami’s 200 years of history and tradition. The large, open room will include lounge-style seating and an environment conducive to students gathering in smaller groups to work on projects or socialize. At one end will be a fireplace and at the other end are wide steps, leading out to the Southwest Terrace and providing a small stage venue as well. 

Southwest Terrace, $1 million
The largest outdoor space of the BSC, the Southwest Terrace will extend over 6,000 sq ft. along the BSC’s Spring Street front and be accessible from Spring Street, the Rowan Hall Lobby Entrance and The Commons. This ideal location, with its proximity to pedestrian-heavy Spring Street and the BSC’s largest dining area, will be a center of community and social gathering for the entire campus.  Included in the Terrace will be live trees, helping it flow into the outdoor landscaping.  It will be framed on two sides by a pedestrian colonnade.

Wikiiamia Room, $500,000
This unique, circular room will pay tribute to the heritage of the Miami Nation. It will provide a venue for both scheduled and spontaneous programming.  Both the Miami Tribe and students in the architecture program have been involved in the design of this room.

Cultural Center, $500,000
Miami University’s Office of Diversity Affairs is responsible for the development and implementation of programs and activities designed to enhance the academic success, retention, and personal development of diverse student populations. The Cultural Center, located on the 2nd floor, will provide a large space for all students to celebrate cultural life experiences and benefit from advising, tutoring, and cultural awareness workshops, seminars, and programming, and will include the administrative offices for the Senior Director of Diversity Affairs and the Director of Diverse Student Development.

Community Lounge and Kitchen, $500,000
Adjacent to the Cultural Center, the 1,300 sq. ft. Community Lounge and Kitchen will be an informal extension of the Cultural Center that will focus more intently on international and ethnic students. It will be a gathering place to celebrate and enjoy multi-cultural exchanges of ideas, social customs and foods, as well as provide a space for meetings and smaller program events.

Student Senate Chambers, $500,000
This centerpiece of student governance will be modeled with the same semi-circular seating as the U.S. Senate Chambers. It will host all student senate meetings, while also providing a venue for meetings of Miami’s larger student organizations, as well as special events.

West Terrace, $500,000
The second floor is the BSC’s signature floor, featuring an entrance just off the campus Hub that is a representation of Miami’s iconic Slant Walk. The West Terrace will connect the Hub to the BSC Slant Walk and serve as a 4,000 sq. ft. al fresco dining option adjacent to The Diner.

The Diner, $500,000
The Diner will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and any meal in-between in booths and on dining counter stools as the BSC’s 24/7 dining venue. Its 2,750 sq. ft. will include ample seating and several large televisions for students to gather and cheer on the RedHawks!

Student Activities Suite, $350,000
Located in the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) 2nd floor space, the 3,212 sq. ft. Student Activities Suite will house eight offices for the advisors and staff of multiple student organizations, as well as a conference room.

Student Organization Suites, $250,000 (six total)
Each of the six suites within the two-story Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) will house the largest student groups on campus, such as Associated Student Government, The Miami University Student Foundation, Panhel/ IFC, and the Miami Student.

Commuter Resource Center, $250,000
Through their inclusion in the Bicentennial Student Center, commuter students will be welcomed more meaningfully into the Miami family. This “home base” will provide commuters places to gather and study, lockers to store their belongings, and office space for their Commuter Adviser.

Advising Suite, $250,000
The third floor Advising Suite will be a one-stop shop for students on the go with Kiosks where students can access and make changes to their schedule and bursar bill, as well as find resources for academic advising in all areas of study.

Southeast Terrace, $250,000
The Southeast Terrace will be the outdoor cornerstone of Phases I and II of the BSC. Located directly off Spring Street and the Rowan Hall Lobby and Atrium areas of the first floor, this 2,000 sq. ft. open-air plaza will be accessible to students in Phase I. Phase II will provide an additional 2,390 sq. ft. of space as well as an access point to Phase II.   It is likely that this space will include an outdoor fireplace and seating.

The Leadership Library, $200,000
The 800 sq. ft. Leadership Library will be located at the heart of the Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, serving as a room where student leaders and groups can gather to share ideas, create programming, and access resources.

The Pavilion Lounge, $150,000
Adjacent to The Pavilion, the BSC’s large special event space, this 500 sq. ft. open-access area will serve as a pre-function space to Pavilion events, or stand on its own for small receptions and gatherings.

Meeting rooms, $50,000-$150,000
The 2nd and 3rd floors of the BSC will have multiple meeting rooms of various sizes available exclusively to students. Students will be able to reserve and use these rooms for class group project work as well as student group meetings and events at anytime, day or night.

Quiet Study Library, $50,000
A place to step back from the bustling activities of campus life, the 500 sq. ft. Quiet Study Library will provide a low-key space for students to focus on their studies in between classes or in the middle of the night.

Student Organization Offices, $50,000 (total of twenty)
Each of these twenty, 120 sq. ft. offices within the two-story Center for Student Engagement and Leadership (SEAL) will accommodate anywhere from two to four student organizations.