The Emerging Pathogens Institute building houses a seminar room that can be booked for meetings and small events. The room supports dynamic setups with room arrangements for a “seminar”-style or “conference”-style layout. Moveable seating can accommodate 48 attendees, and two long tables in the rear can be utilized for food or beverages. The conference room sports audio/visual equipment to enhance your events, as well as wireless connectivity and access to a kitchenette. Please see below for further details.
Audio/visual equipment
- A moveable and height-adjustable podium equipped with a modern, dual-monitor Dell Windows 11 computer with Microsoft Office 365, Teams, Zoom, and UF secure network capabilities
- PowerPoint “Presenter’s View” is enabled
- Full laptop connectivity to the room projectors, microphones, speakers, and cameras (adapters are available upon request)
- Dual ceiling-mounted projectors
- 2 Video conferencing cameras (speaker and audience facing) for Zoom/Teams
- Large motorized projector screen
- Easy to use Crestron touch screen system to manage A/V equipment
- Clip-on lapel microphone
- Podium microphone
- Three ceiling-mounted audience microphones
- Room speakers
- Handheld slide advancer/laser pointer
Wireless connectivity
- UFGuest Wireless network available to all
- Eduroam Wireless network available to UF Gatorlink account holders and anyone from other universities using the Eduroam network
Kitchenette
- Full-sized refrigerator with icemaker
- Sink and faucet
- Full-sized commercial Microwave
- Standard-sized coffee maker with pot
Additional considerations
Please consider the following list of things the EPI does not supply.
- Tablecloths, plates, cups, napkins and silverware
- Extension cords
- Easels
- Water service
- Ongoing A/V support (you can open a ticket with the EPI IT helpdesk if you would like assistance the day of: helpdesk@epi.ufl.edu).
- Event marketing (please see the EPI Brand Center for templates that can be used for your event).
Recommended setups
The EPI seminar room allows for four different recommended setup options: seminar style, classroom style and two conference styles.
- Seminar-style accommodates 40 seats, two tables and a podium.
- Conference 1 style accommodates 25 seats, eight tables and a podium.
- Conference 2 style accommodates 25 seats and 10 tables.
- Classroom-style accommodates 25 seats, 10 tables and a podium.
