Conference Room Reservations
OARnet and Ohio Supercomputer Center conference spaces are available to external affiliates who have been referred by OARnet/Ohio Supercomputer Center executive management teams or have missions that align with the mission of the two organizations. Otherwise, please refer here for Bale Theater rental details.
Reserve a Room
Please visit the conference room reservation page to make a reservation or submit an inquiry.
Download a print version of the conference room information here.
Parking and Building Information
Free parking for visitors is located in the west and south lots at 1224 Kinnear Road. Parking passes must be obtained from the meeting coordinator. Pay-and-display parking is available in the OSU north parking lot, but the organizations prefer you do not use this method of parking. For more details on parking and directions to 1224 Kinnear click here.
Please note that all doors are locked at all times and are only accessible to staff and students with a valid ID.
People to contact upon arrival at the building, in preferred order:
- OARnet: Jennifer Columber, program coordinator, (614) 292-1684
Ohio Supercomputer Center: Elizabeth Stong, program assistant, (614) 688-8300
- James Rader, facilities coordinator, (614) 395-6573
- OARnet NOC Services, (614) 292-9191
Catering Information
OARnet and OSC are not responsible for food and/or beverage planning and payment.
Instructions for food delivery personnel/caterers
- Deliver to 1224 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio 43212
- Enter the west entrance of the building.
- Provide caterer with your cell phone number.
Restaurants and catering near OARnet
- University Catering 47 Curl Drive
Columbus, OH 43210 - (614) 688-3562
- Donatos (King Ave. and Northwest Blvd.) 1612 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43212 - (614) 486-5363
- Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches
851 West 5th Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43212 - (614) 424-8800
- The Shops on Lane Avenue 1675 West Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221
Includes Whole Foods, various restaurants and specialty shops.
- Starbucks
1315 West Lane Ave., Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221 - (614) 485-1202
- Tommy's Pizza
1350 West Lane Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43221 - (614) 486-2969
Also refer to the Experience Columbus Dining Guide for additional suggestions.
* = Special arrangements are required for this configuration.
Bale Conference Room
Room #120B • Size 832 sq.ft.
Meeting Space Use large meetings
Room Details |
Equipment Details |
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Table seating = 22
Additional seating = +16
Optional seating w/ small tables = +12
Maximum seating* = 50
Wireless access = yes
Videoconference = yes
Conference calls = yes, your own bridge number will be needed
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Presentation laptops = 1
Touch screen controller for screen and projector
VGA connectors (2) provided to connect laptop to projector
Audio available via standard desktop speakers or special arrangement
Power outlets and ethernet cables available in table compartments
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Bale Theater
No food or beverages allowed.
Room #120L • Size 1774 sq.ft.
Meeting Space Use Primarily for presentations and/or instruction
Room Details |
Equipment Details |
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Standard seating w/ computer station = 45
Optional seating* = +35
Maximum seating* = 80
Wireless access = yes
Videoconference = yes
Conference calls = yes, your own bridge number will be needed
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Presentation laptops = 1
Touch screen controller for screen and projector
VGA connectors (2) provided to connect laptop to projector
Audio available via 1/8" headset plug at podium, and via standard desktop speakers or special arrangement
Power outlets and ethernet cables available in vertical panel at seat location
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Elvis Telepresence Conference Space
Room #350R • Size 250 sq.ft.
Meeting Space Use Primarily for videoconferencing or meetings
Room Details |
Equipment Details |
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Standard seating = 12
Maximum seating = 12
Wireless access = yes
Videoconference = yes
Conference calls = yes, your own bridge number will be needed
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Presentation laptop = 1
Monitors = 4 Projection screen = 1
Touch screen controller for screen and projector
VGA connector provided to connect laptop to projector
Audio available via a Chat 150 noise canceling microphone connected to the laptop
Power outlets and ethernet cables available in table compartment
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