Built as an architectural companion to the iconic Bradley Hall, the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center (HCAC) is a tribute to Bradley's history. Visitors can explore the university's past through displays and interactive presentations in the first-floor Shaheen Hall of Pride. Dorms come to life in miniature models of rooms from past decades, while digital galleries highlight campus life, and artifacts honor university founder Lydia Moss Bradley.
The third floor is home to the Peplow Pavilion, an upscale venue for alumni reunions and special events, offering a westward view of the Alumni Quad and Circle of Pride. HCAC also houses the offices for Alumni Relations and the Vice President for Advancement. The center was made possible through generous donations from alumni Jerry Hayden, Marilyn Keller Hayden, Bob Clark, and Bob’s wife, Kathleen, and officially opened in the fall of 2011.
Rental Information
Bradley alumni groups are invited to host meetings, reunions and other alumni-related events in the Hayden-Clark Alumni Center. Bradley Alumni may also rent event space for approved personal activities or other special events. The Peplow Pavilion features a ballroom with 4,560 square feet of banquet space and divides to create two separate event areas. Each side of the Pavilion is equipped with multimedia capabilities.
Hours of Operation
| Monday - Friday: |
8 am - 5 pm |
| Room |
Full Day Rental (Non Alumni) |
Half-Day Rental (Non Alumni) |
Full Day Rental (Bradley Alumni*) |
Half-Day Rental (Bradley Alumni*) |
Full Day Rental (Internal**) |
Half-Day Rental (Internal**) |
| 1/3 Peplow Pavilion Capcity: 88 |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$1,000 |
$500 |
$100 |
$100 |
| 2/3 Peplow Pavilion Capcity: 152 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,500 |
$750 |
$100 |
$100 |
| Full Peplow Pavilion Capcity: 264 |
$3,000 |
$1,500 |
$2,000 |
$1,000 |
$100 |
$100 |
*Alumni Group rate requires 50% of attendees to be Bradley Alumni.
**Only events sponsored and organized by Bradley University as institution-wide initiatives, such as Presidential Forums, Visit Days, or Orientation, which serve the entire university community and charge no attendance fee, may qualify for a waiver of the $100 room usage charge. Events hosted by individual departments, offices, or groups do not qualify.
Half-Day rental includes up to four hours. Whole Day rental includes use from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Additional Services and Charge include:
- Ballroom rental includes the option to use a speaker's podium, stage, tables, and chairs for a setup charge.
- An Audio Visual support expert may be scheduled at $25/hour.
- Events held after 5 p.m. weekdays or anytime on weekends require a facility management fee of $30 /hour for first floor and third floor building staff.
- All food and beverage must be ordered directly through Bradley's Dining Services which also provide linens and skirting for events.
- Bar services may also be ordered through Event Services.
- Events taking place Monday-Friday when school is in session require a $50 parking fee for guests to park in the Main Street Parking Deck.
- A $250 deposit must be received within 10 days of reservation approval.
To inquire about event/meeting room availability and fees, contact Tom Richmond at richmond@bradley.edu.
