Essex Central 232
A versatile event space and central section of the Essex Room, ideal for lectures, banquets, meetings, and expanded multi-room programs.
About Essex Central 232
Essex Central 232 is the center section of the Essex Room on the second floor of the Paul Robeson Campus Center. It may be reserved independently or combined with Essex West 231, Essex East 233, or both to create larger event spaces. When all three sections are reserved together, they form Essex Room All.
Essex Central 232 - Room Specific Details
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Essex Central 232 Only
- Banquet Rounds–112
- Circle of Chairs–30
- Classroom–40
- Closed Conference Square–40
- Hollow Conference Square–50
- Standing Reception–150
- Theater Row–180
- U-Shape Conference–40
Final capacities are confirmed during the planning process based on staging, equipment, and safety requirements.
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Essex Central 232 may be combined with adjacent sections to create larger contiguous event spaces.
Essex West 231 + Essex Central 232
- Banquet Rounds–184
- Circle of Chairs–50
- Classroom–100
- Closed Conference Square–60
- Hollow Conference Square–80
- Standing Reception–200
- Theater Row–200
- U-Shape Conference–60
Essex Central 232 + Essex East 233
- Banquet Rounds–120
- Circle of Chairs–50
- Classroom–80
- Closed Conference Square–40
- Hollow Conference Square–50
- Standing Reception–200
- Theater Row–240
- U-Shape Conference–50
Essex West 231 + Essex Central 232 + Essex East 233 (Essex Room All)
For full-room combined capacities, please refer to the Essex Room All page.
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- One (1) fixed projector and projection screen
- Integrated sound system
- Wireless handheld and lavalier microphones available upon request
- HDMI input capability
Projection and audio routing across all sections requires advance planning.
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- Modular staging available (6' × 8' stage decks; shared inventory across Essex spaces)
- Dance floor available (up to 18' × 18')
- Round and rectangular banquet tables available
- Standard 6' × 30" and Skinny 6' × 18" tables available
ECS tables do not include linens; linens may be rented separately. - Podium available upon request
- Layout finalized during the planning process
- Setup and breakdown are completed by the ECS Operations Crew
- Same-day layout changes may result in additional staffing and equipment charges
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- Airwall positions cannot be changed once the reservation begins